THE USE OF NEWSPRINT FOR RELOCATION

Anyone that has experienced relocation can testify that packing paper is crucial for seamless organizing. The safety and good condition of your delicate elements are fully dependent on how well you organize them as you pack. This item provides the necessary protection for delicate articles as they are being shifted. The paper can also be used more than once and for more than one purpose. Here is some advice from movers on how to utilize packing paper during relocation.

The Necessity of Packing Paper

This packing supply also referred to as newsprint, is suitable for any move for numerous reasons. It is used to wrap items with surfaces that are prone to scratching and breaking, such as cutlery. When it comes to versatility, packing paper proves useful in more instances than bubble wrap. The paper can be squeezed into the tightest of spaces to ensure that nothing moves around inside the moving containers. Also, the fact that it is reusable makes it preferred over other packing supplies.

Packing Paper versus Bubble Wrap

Aside from packing paper, bubble wrap is the most commonly used supply for the organization of items in shifting containers. The newspaper would have made this list as a contestant, but due to its qualities that make it break easily, doing a messy job, and leaving ink print on items rules it out.

When it comes to the protection of surfaces that are prone to scratches and breakage, such as cutlery and mirrored surfaces, newsprint works better than bubble wrap. Due to its thin properties, it takes up less room and provides the necessary protection. The fact that it is thin also lets you stack objects easily without worrying about them taking too much space when wrapped. The same goes for large belongings such as lamps and mirrors. All you have to do is ensure that there is enough coating to serve as a shock absorber in case of any sudden shifts during transit.

Even so, bubble wrap and newsprint work best when used hand in hand. When used in the right way – coating with newsprint first then wrapping with bubble wrap- your goods have a good chance of arriving at your destination in perfect condition.

The Amount of Newsprint Required

An ideal way to figure out how much packing paper you need is by having a pound of paper for every cubic foot of your shifting cartons. Having enough newsprint will ensure you have enough to cushion all your belongings. When organizing delicate objects in cartons, make them as less congested as possible and put in a lot of packing paper along the way.

Usage of Packing Paper

Newsprint can be used in numerous ways, but two of them stand out from the rest. The first is wrapping objects to provide a coating of protection around them. The item is also used to cushion objects inside cartons to ensure they do not shift during transit.

When using newsprint, the first thing you want to do is lay a soft layer at the bottom of all shifting containers that will hold plates, glassware, drinkware, and other delicate elements

Packing plates

In the case of plates, they should first be coated with packing paper one at a time before being placed in a strong shifting container, which has been cushioned using some more newsprint. Place some paper in between each plate for extra cushioning. It is recommendable to place plates of the same size in one heap. Proceed to wrap them together as well. The bigger and bulkier plates should always go at the bottom of the heap with the smaller ones being packed last. In the case of plates that are not prone to breaking, such as ones made out of Corelle, you can coat them using less paper. For those made out of porcelain, china, or other delicate materials, add a few extra cushioning layers.

Packing glassware

The same applies for glassware. Once they are coated in newsprint, they should be cautiously put in a carton that is then also filled with newsprint. As with most delicate items, always put bulky glassware at the bottom of the shifting container, while the lighter ones go at the top. They should be wrapped one at a time with an ample amount of newsprint to protect them best from breakage. Use several coats for delicate pieces. Don’t pay too much attention to doing a neat job. What matters most is the protection of your elements and that they reach your new home in one piece. The more paper is crumpled into your articles, the better protection they have. Also, lay them on their sides in the box as opposed to organizing them in an upright position. Fill up any room left after placing the glassware in the carton with more newsprint.

Once all these items are well-organized in their respective shifting boxes, fill the containers up with more newsprint. If you shake the box and hear something shifting inside, know that that calls for even more paper. Keep adding some more until everything is immobile within the box, then proceed to seal it. You should be generous when using newsprint. Also, when stacking the containers with other cartons, they should always be put on top of the stack of boxes since these pieces pack lightweight.