The best way to pack moving boxes

The right choice of a moving company

You should devote enough time and attention to choosing a suitable Charlottenburg removal company beforehand. This will help you avoid hassle and additional costs later.

As a general rule, you should get at least 3 quotations for your move in Charlottenburg and then compare them in detail.

You are always advised to use a professional removal company in Berlin Charlottenburg. Reputable providers such as the removal company Schwalbe offer a free visit to your home to overview the removal goods to be transported.

Our free service also includes a non-binding cost estimate, which transparently lists all services and serves as the basis for later invoice preparation.

Ask your friends and acquaintances. Who has had good experiences with moving companies in Charlottenburg? Use free review portals on the Internet. How many satisfied customers have left reviews there? From the start, pay attention to how reliable and punctual the company is. How is the availability? Do they answer missed calls? Are agreements and deadlines kept?

One last important tip: pay attention to your inner feeling. Do you feel something strange? Then maybe you should contact another removal company and look for other removal helpers in Charlottenburg.

The team of Schwalbe Umzugsfirma will be happy to assist you as a reliable partner for your move in Berlin Charlottenburg. We are waiting for your call!

Pack moving boxes systematically

Avoid packing without any system, because that is where the devil lurks. Even though you are desperate to move into your new home, you should not pack everything into boxes and move randomly. At the most, when you unpack, you will end up with chaos in your new apartment. You certainly don’t want the items in the moving boxes to be distributed separately to the right rooms once they are in place. It is better to ensure that the right items go into the right moving box. Therefore, label the moving boxes according to the room and the utensils that will be stored in it. There are some common household utensils that you will need on a regular basis. The coffee machine is a typical example of this. It is therefore important to ensure that you always have this type of utensil available.

The correct weight for the moving boxes

Pay attention to the respective moving material and pay attention to the weight specifications for the respective moving boxes. There are many different designs. If you buy cheap moving boxes, this can also mean that the load capacity is not very high. If the material does not allow this, you will have problems when moving books or your crockery will break. You are therefore welcome to contact a specialized moving box company in advance to find out what options you have. Always make sure that the moving box has a maximum weight specified. This is the only way to ensure the necessary stability so that everything arrives safely. As far as the order is concerned, moving boxes should always be packed heavier at the bottom and lighter at the top. When it comes to kitchen utensils, for example, you can put heavier plates or cutlery at the bottom, while placing lighter kitchen utensils on top of the moving box.

Leave the finger holes free

So that you don’t have to go through bitterness later, you should remember in advance to leave the handleholes for carrying things empty. There is no point in packing your moving boxes wisely and making the best use of the volume if you close the handle holes provided for carrying them. Otherwise, the entire move and transportation will be extremely difficult. Therefore, always make sure that you pack the contents of your moving boxes and moving crates loosely when it comes to the handle holes in the interior. Your fingers should have enough space to carry things.

Incidentally, when it comes to kitchen utensils or high-quality glassware, you should look for special inserts in the respective canton. Otherwise, it is best to use the tried and tested bubble wrap. This is the only way to ensure that your glasses reach their new home safely. You should therefore doubly secure the most valuable items for transport. Folded packing paper or newspaper can also be used to fill the cavity of the glass, and the same applies to your grandmother’s beloved crockery. Make sure you label fragile materials accordingly. Professional removal companies know very quickly how to store and transport such special materials in removal boxes.

What different moving boxes are there?

The designs and sizes of different moving boxes vary greatly. Basically, you can assume that the typical book box is smaller and more compact than other types. The following list will give you a brief idea when talking about the types of moving boxes:

• Picture boxes
• Book boxes
• Glass boxes
• Clothing boxes
• Small parts boxes

Mistakes to avoid when packing

When packing your moving boxes, you should not thoughtlessly pack everything that is still in the old apartment or house. It is quite obvious that a lot will accumulate over the years. However, the stuff is not only spread out in the existing old apartment, but is usually also in the garage, basement or attic. Now is the best time to sort and sort everything.

You will realize how many things you don’t need. So it makes more sense to use your bulky waste appropriately. Take the time to sort everything and possibly take it to a recycling center or waste collection center. Things that are still in good condition can be sold at flea markets or even online. If you want to buy new furniture for your new home, for example, the household budget will be happy. Anything that is good for the moving fund is a welcome help. Incidentally, you will also be pleased that you have to buy fewer moving boxes.

Pack early enough

Avoid stress by packing everything you need for the move in advance. The first boxes for moving should be packed at least a week before the moving date. Otherwise, things can get complicated. It is important to make sure that you only put away things that you do not need for the move. For example, you can pack the following things in the moving boxes at the beginning:

• Board games
• Books
• Photo albums
• Barbecue utensils
• Clothes for different seasons
• Ice skates
• Pressure cooker

This way you can pack the moving boxes and have peace of mind that you have not packed any essential items that you might need again in the meantime.

The correct labeling of the moving boxes

Even though professional removal companies help with the move, there can be problems if you don’t label your moving boxes and moving materials correctly. Otherwise, the moving helper won’t know which room to put the moving boxes in. In the worst case, this can lead to clutter in your new home. You then have to clean up this mess later. This somewhat reduces the anticipation of the whole move to your new home.

So the moving boxes with the corresponding belongings should end up in the right room. You can do this with the right labeling. This will save you a lot of extra work. Label each moving box with the corresponding belongings and the room the belongings are meant for. Label both the top and the side of the moving boxes. Maybe you intend to use these moving boxes again in the future. In this case, it is sensible to label them using masking tape or self-adhesive labels. Then after your move it will be possible to remove them again without any problems.

What should I pack last?

As mentioned above, it is helpful to pack less important items a few weeks before the move so that you can distribute the tasks well. To avoid chaos with the moving boxes, it is also important to pack a survival box. Do this last. For example, the following utensils should be in the most important box:

• Ashtray for smokers
• Brush and deodorant
• Bottle opener
• Towel for personal hygiene
• Kitchen paper
• Ballpoint pen
• Cell phone charger
• Garbage bag
• Cleaning agent
• Scissors
• Soap
• Toilet paper
• Handover protocol for new and old apartment
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

Calculate and determine the quantity of moving boxes

Incidentally, one of the most exciting questions is about the right number of moving boxes. Basically, you can always expect that the move requires five to ten moving boxes or crates per person. The bottom line is that this also means 15 moving boxes per room. If you want, you can also count your living space in square meters to get an idea of ​​the number of moving boxes. Basically, the question of quantity always arises when you want to move. Under no circumstances should you underestimate rooms such as the kitchen. Moving boxes require a lot of space for crockery and glasses. Professional moving companies can help with this estimation. An expert’s eye is enough to calculate the right number of moving boxes. You can also buy this moving material by ordering it directly from a professional moving company. Such a professional also offers the service of packing moving boxes.

Which moving materials are important for the move?

In addition to moving boxes, it is also important to think about other additional moving materials so that you can pack your belongings correctly. These include, for example:

• Cutter knife
• Foil for wrapping
• Hand dispenser or packing tape
• Mattress cover
• Small bags for small items
• Bubble wrap
• Bubble bags
• Packing blanket
• Packing paper
• Hand truck
• Scissors
• Pens
• Transport straps

You should get these moving materials in advance so that you have everything you need to handle and you only have to pack your moving boxes or have someone else pack them. All moving boxes should be packed by the evening before the move.

By the way, you will certainly need to save space from time to time, for example by stacking your moving boxes on top of each other. Also, you can use this to sort out in advance which moving boxes need to be taken to which room and when. This is why such stacks are useful. However, if you want to stack moving boxes on top of each other, you should do so according to their weight. The lightest moving boxes and the lightest contents should therefore be placed at the top of the stack. This distributes the total weight even better and ensures optimal stability.

By the way, there is the possibility to use a so-called moving box calculator on the Internet. This allows you to determine the price and the quantity. You are free to buy your moving boxes and moving crates in a hardware store, on the Internet or from a professional moving company. A moving box company is a good professional solution for this. This way you can buy moving boxes cheaply and save yourself a few euros. Incidentally, the calculation for the move is even more advantageous if you use a flat rate as a complete offer from a professional moving company in Berlin.