Smart Packing Guide
Puget Sound Moving Inc, founded in 2007 by Alan Lewis, shares expert packing strategies for stress-free interstate relocations across the USA.
Proper materials and techniques protect belongings from coast-to-coast journeys.
Essential Packing Principles
Start with clean, dry items and use wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes to prevent wrinkles. Fill empty spaces with soft goods like linens to minimize shifting. Label every box with contents and destination room using permanent marker.
Materials for Fragile Dishware
Delicate items demand specialized protection:
- China and glassware: Newspaper or bubble wrap with dividers, packed standing upright in dish barrel boxes
- Wine glasses: Sleeve-style foam pouches plus individual bubble wrap cocoons
- Stemware: Cardboard stem inserts surrounded by foam peanuts
- Platters and plates: Vertical stacking with foam sheeting between layers
Clothing and Textiles
Wardrobe cartons preserve hanging garments while compression bags shrink bulky bedding. Dresser drawers stay intact with plastic wrap securing contents. Suitcases transport folded clothing efficiently without additional boxes.
Electronics and Appliances
Original boxes provide ideal protection when available. Pad interiors with soft blankets for extra cushioning. Use anti-static bubble wrap for screens and corner protectors for TVs. Secure loose parts like remotes and cables in labeled zip bags taped to main units.
Kitchen and Pantry Items
Non-perishable foods pack in small boxes with sealed bags preventing spills. Pots and pans nest together lined with towels. Small appliances wrap individually with original manuals tucked inside.
Puget Sound Moving Inc combines these packing strategies with professional interstate expertise, ensuring household goods arrive safely nationwide since 2007.