Fragile items are the ones people worry about most during a move — and for good reason. A little care while packing goes a long way. The trick is to give every fragile item a soft layer around it and to stop it from moving inside the box.
Start by wrapping each glass, plate or showpiece in bubble wrap or newspaper. Wrap them one by one, not together. Put a thick layer of crushed paper or old cloth at the bottom of the box before you place anything inside.
Keep heavier items at the bottom and lighter ones on top. Fill every empty space with paper or cloth so nothing can move. When you shake the box gently, you should not hear anything shift.
Finally, tape the box well and write "FRAGILE — THIS SIDE UP" on all sides. This tells everyone to handle it with care. If you would rather not do all this yourself, our team packs fragile items for you every day.