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Preparation is key to a successful move. We know, from our experience, that moving an entire house can be challenging. But, if you have the right piece of information and the correct techniques, you can easily overcome the challenge. Most of the customers that we have served are often anxious while moving houses. This might be because they are doing it for the first time or just don’t have enough resources to pull it off themselves. However, the most common reason for anxiety is a lack of information. Therefore, we have created this post to help you understand how exactly you can prepare your items for storage and ensure a successful move. These tips are highly effective and are known to get things done efficiently. So, without wasting any more time and energy, let’s get into the content! Tips to Prepare Your Items for Storage 1. Use Shrink wrap  We have seen that the boxes people use to move items often attract moisture and might even pass on the moisture to the items you have packed. This can make the items catch mold and get damaged by the moisture. So, use shrink wrap to wrap the items, mainly furniture, before you put them inside boxes. This will also keep your items safe from scratches. 2. Use Uniform Boxes The boxes you are going to use to pack the items should be uniform in size. This is important if you want to manage space efficiently. Having uniform boxes allows you to stack them easily and create more space for stuff to move. Make sure you put the heavier boxes in the bottom. 3.  Ensure Proper Labeling Don’t forget to label the boxes. Do that not at the very last, but as you pack each box. This is essential because you are going to mention the items you have in the box, the room they are supposed to go to, and if the items are fragile. 4. Pack Books Securely If there’s one thing paper does best, it’s absorbing moisture. And that’s exactly what you don’t want your books to do. Pack your books securely. Especially the spine because if it gets damaged, the pages will give in shortly. So, try to use plastic and throw in silica packets to keep the molds away. 5.  Dealing with Fragile Items Oh, that noise of shattering dishes! You don’t want to hear that. And as professionals, we just can’t afford to get your stuff damaged. We advise you to wrap all your fragile items in bubble wrap or paper to ensure your stuff doesn’t reach the stress-point. Most importantly, place the boxes (well-labeled) towards the middle of a column. 6.  Disassemble if Possible No, don’t try to ship the large items in one piece. Disassemble and make your life easier. If you have to move furniture like bedroom sets, tables, sofas, chairs, and others, just disassemble and when you reach your new home, take your time to assemble. Hire us and we’ll do even that for you! 7. Clean Appliances Before Packing Take out the grease and dirt from the appliances and everything that you are moving. Get rid of bugs and rodents so that you don’t take them to your new home! It is therefore important that you start preparing for the move way in advance. Final Words There you have it. These tips to prepare your items for storage are enough to ensure a great and secure move. As we end this post, we would like to tell you that we are happy to answer all your questions regarding moving your residential or commercial spaces. We would love to help you out!

Are you moving your office in the coming months? Well, you have a lot of work cut out for yourself. However, before you go on to list out the things that you will move, it is important that you get rid of things that you don’t need to ensure a well-organized and efficient move. Relocating an office will involve the relocation of your staff, all the important equipment, and enormous information exchange between different departments and your business partners. Therefore, you must try decluttering your office to accelerate the process of moving. In this post, we are going to learn some of the best tips that one should use to declutter an office before moving. Let’s get started! Top Tips for Office Decluttering Before Moving 1. Choose a Storage Space for the Clutter You cannot start decorating your office right away. This is because, as per our experience, once you start decluttering your office, you will run out of space to keep things that you no longer need in your new office. It is, therefore, very important that you have a good plan before you start to declutter. You will come across many documents, items, furniture, and more that you will have to get rid of. Therefore, we highly recommend that you either create a separate storage room at the office or rent a nearby storage unit. Make sure the space is readily available so that you can access the stuff frequently. 2. Declutter One Section At A Time Office decorating might seem like a daunting task that is almost impossible to accomplish. This is mainly due to the fact that you have to go through each and every item in the office. However, there is one way that can help you make the process manageable. You should focus on one section at a time. In other words, instead of decluttering the office as a whole, you must breakdown the task into sections and organize your efforts. Start with one section and make sure the items are well boxed and labeled. 3. Give Every Item A Thought You know that you know how to tackle office decorating, you must ensure that you give each and every item a good thought. There are many instances where companies have followed all the right instructions of an office decluttering process but still ended up with things they don’t need at the new space. This usually happens when companies are trying to rush through the process. The only solution to this problem is to plan your move well in advance so that you have enough time to declutter. 4. Separate Items According to Needs Once you have gone through each and every section, you will start going through one item at a time. This is the part of the process that you will have to give more time Since this is when you will be able to separate things that you need and things that you don’t need. Most importantly, you will have to give utmost importance to the organization. Keep things well organized otherwise decluttering will only end up in a mess. 5. Make Your Staff Get Involved Decluttering is a long process and it is definitely not a one-man job. To ensure that the job is done perfectly and quickly, you must bring your staff on board and give everyone their job to clean out their desk and their particular department. Give them all the resources that they need to pack supplies and clutter their own space. However, give them ample time to do it so that they work don’t suffer. Final Words By now, you have a clear idea of what exactly you have to do to declutter your office while preparing to move. As a last tip, we would like to tell you to not overdo office decluttering. You might be driven by the thought to get rid of everything that you don’t use every day. This very thought can quickly backfire. Therefore, don’t think twice before hiring professional moving experts in your town.