While moving a house, many things need special attention. Out of the same, if you are a bibliophile and books are your world, then you must ensure that they are safe and organised while you move to a new location. There is a professional process of packing books securely. Home removal companies are certainly good at doing the same.
However, if you want to do it yourself, then here are a few tips that can help you pack your precious collection of books. Keep in mind that they are fragile and can tear at a very small instance. So, if you want to preserve them, keep them safe!
Check the books you want
Before moving to a new location, you must get rid of unwanted things. Even if you’re an ardent reader, there might be books or spare magazines which you would not need. Sort them out and dispose of them off. This will help you to reduce the extra burden. You can also give them up to charity shops, churches or schools. Others will benefit from some extra amount of knowledge. Sort and pick up the ones which you need. Arranging the books will become easier after that.
Get card boxes for storing them
Books are heavy and fragile. Hence it would be best if you had the correct types of card boxes to pack them. Purchase good-quality, sturdy card boxes that will keep the books secured. From the light-weighted books, you can use small boxes. Use tapes to make the boxes tight so that you can stop the books from falling apart. During the transportation, the books are placed loosely inside the boxes, and then they will keep on moving here and there. This may result in tears or damages to the books.
Use added protective covers
You must also use bubble wrappers and plastic packing papers to wrap and cover the books. While packing the books, place the heavier ones at the bottom and the lighter ones at the top. Also, keep a note of the fact that you don’t over pack the boxes. You can also place a card in between the books to keep the spines of the books straight and upright.
Label the boxes
Labelling is a must when you’re packing books. If you’ve more than one box of books, label the boxes with some initials for pointers that can help you unpack and find them later.
If you’re unable to arrange them properly, call professionals like Parish of Bovingdon for an easier and smoother home removal experience. We have expert experienced in packing books and other perishable products securely for the home removal process. Call and book our service.
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