Packing things to move into a new home brings in mixed feelings. The feeling of leaving the old home for a new one can be tricky, especially when memories are attached. It is never easy to pack them up and shifting them to a truck, but when it comes to shifting a home, it needs to be done.

Toronto is one of those cities where the real estate market is expensive, and yet it is also strong. Shifting things from one home to another can be a challenge because most of the city’s housing is vertical i.e. apartment, loft, and condominium based.

The city mixed housing lots with apartment buildings at a distance from downtown as a way of curbing down urban sprawl. This being said, condominiums are the most preferred residential property in the city. But moving things in a condo can be difficult, especially when it comes to holding the elevator for long.

Handling things with care is always easy to say but when it comes to handling it in real terms, it can be quite tricky. This happens when people are trying to pack as early as possible before moving day. When it comes to relocating fragile items, the experience can be stressful and trying because some fragile items have emotional significance.

Canadians are lucky that they have moving and freight companies to help them out in this regard. They have expert movers who know how to handle things and ensure all the treasured belongings residents are moved easily.

Moving treasured and sensitive items into a new condo

For those who recently purchased a condominium from a good list of Toronto condos for sale, many heartiest congratulations to them on their purchase. Since they will be moving there, here are some tips they need to know when they are shifting into their new home.

1.                 Handling fragile kitchen items (especially the fine China)

Packing fragile glasses, dishware, fine china, and other kitchenware through packing each piece individually with unprinted tissue or newspaper comes in handy. In case of no unprinted newspaper, residents should check their local newspaper or printer for end rolls of clean newsprint for sale.

The bottom of the packing box should be lined with either bubble wrap or news wrap to give the goods the needed protection. Bundling dishes and items together of the same size can work too. Large dishes should be wrapped separately with bubbles of bubble wrap facing inward for maximum padding.

Lastly, all boxes should be labeled with warnings of ‘Fragile: handle with care’ on all sides so that the moving personnel can read it easily.

2.                 Artwork and other wall hangings

A key tip in safely packing artwork and other wall hangings is to avoid touching their surfaces with bare hands. Instead, gloves should be worn, and acid-free tissue paper should be used as well to prevent the surfaces of artwork from getting smudged.

Tape should only be used on tissue paper wrapped around the art. The pieces of cardboard should be cut up to be used as corner protectors. For more delicate pieces of art, two layers of bubble wrap should be wrapped in.

3.                 Accessories and furniture

To pack antique furniture, any components that can be separated need to be taken apart. All hardware, accessories, and screws should be put in a Ziploc bag. All chairs, tables, sofa legs, and delicate corners should be wrapped in bubble wrap so they can be protected from bumps and other harm.

Blankets should be used to cover upholstery that should be protected from staining, tears, and rips. This is an important step to take especially if residents are moving during the months of winter or in rainy areas.

4.                 All antique items should be handled with care

Before the packing starts, residents should take time to list down the items in their collection starting with the larger ones. Each item should be photographed so residents can have a record of them and measure items for any custom crates that need to be ordered.

For smaller antique items like jewelry, silver, and other collectibles; each item should again be photographed and any changes to their appearance should be noted as well.

When items are being covered in protective wrap, it should be ensured that the first layer of each is safe and clean for the item’s material. Porous items like artwork, antique books, fabrics, and the like are best protected by non-acidic archival tissue as it makes a fine protective layer.

For items made of wood or glass, using a stretch wrap or foam wrap to cover them completely helps ensure that they are fully covered with the wrap extending around edges and corners.

Also, a combination of old and soft blankets and foam from parcel orders with bubble wrap help create a soft and strong final layer around precious items that can absorb minor shocks happening when the goods are being transported.

Conclusion

Here you have it, the essential tips in packing treasured items and furniture before residents move into their new homes (whether it is a townhouse, an apartment, or a condo). When it comes to moving into a condominium, both residents and packing companies need to be extra careful when moving the boxes. They should make use of trollies so the items in the boxes do not break.