Moving house is a stressful time, but one thing you shouldn’t have to worry about is your removal packaging essentials. We’ve put together all the packaging you need to ensure a smooth, hassle-free moving experience; from packing boxes to void fill, we’ve covered it all. Check out our top removal packaging essentials below, and see how easy choosing your house moving essentials really is.
Cardboard Boxes
The best place to start when it comes to removal supplies is cardboard boxes. They are the staple to every successful house move and are incredibly versatile, not to mention super eco-friendly. Made from sustainably sourced materials, cardboard packing boxes are fully recyclable, biodegradable and plastic free, making them the perfect, planet friendly removal packaging choice.
When it comes to choosing the right boxes for moving house, you will need to consider strength, size and style.
Strength:
If you’re looking to pack 10kg or less into one box, then single wall cardboard boxes will be sufficient for your needs. However, if you are looking for something more heavy-duty and robust, then double wall cardboard boxes will be your moving box of choice; they have a maximum load capacity of 25kg and are ideal for larger, heavier items.
Size:
There is no right or wrong answer for choosing the size of cardboard boxes for your moving date. It depends entirely on your needs; how much you would like to pack into a single box, how much protective packaging material you want to use, and the types of items you are packing. However, square double wall boxes are commonly used – 305 x 305 x 305mm boxes or 457 x 457 x 457mm cardboard boxes are some of the best selling removal boxes sizes, as they are easy to handle and lift once filled.
Style:
The most commonly used cardboard box style for moving house is Fefco 0201 boxes. They are flat packed, so they don’t take up room before you begin packing, and they’re quick and easy to assemble. Simply fold the bottom flaps and seal with packing tape, fill the box, and then fold and seal the top – it’s as easy as that.
You may decide that you need a range of boxes for your move, a variety of sizes and strengths to cater for your smaller, lighter items, as well as your larger heavier items. If so, browse our whole range of cardboard boxes and you’ll be sure to find the perfect packing boxes for your move.
Protective Packaging & Void Fill
Keeping your prized possessions protected and safe during transit is a must when it comes to moving house. You want to reduce the risk of damage as much as possible, so using some kind of protective packaging or void fill material is essential. A popular moving day packing supply is bubble wrap; offering a great level of protection at a great price, bubble wrap is usually the product of choice. Ideal for wrapping around items before boxing, bubble wrap is a great, fully recyclable protective packaging choice
However, if you’d prefer to opt for a more all-round eco-friendly choice, there are lots of paper, cardboard and starch based protective packaging options available. From the Geami Wrappak and packing paper, to packing peanuts and news offcut sheets; we have a wide range of eco alternatives to bubble wrap to choose from.
To ensure ultimate protection for your plates, crockery and even electronics, elasticated bottle sleeves are an excellent, planet friendly choice. The unique honeycomb design stretches to fit your item and offers unrivalled protection, boasting a less than 1% breakage rate when used with glass bottles. Available here within our Eco Alternatives to Bubble Wrap.
Your choice of protective packaging and void fill will depend on your needs and the items you need to protect, so browse our entire protective packaging range to find the perfect product for you.
Packing Tape
Once you’ve decided on the perfect size boxes and which kind of protective packing materials you want to use, the final step is to ensure your removal boxes are safely sealed. Packing tape is another moving day essential, and there’s plenty of options to choose from. From market leading brands and great value unbranded plastic packing tape, to self adhesive paper tape, we have a wide range of packing tape that could work for your moving needs.
Plastic packing tape doesn’t have a great reputation when it comes to being planet friendly as it’s not recyclable and it damages the recyclability of the materials it is attached to. As you will be using a lot of packing tape throughout your house moving process, it might be a good idea to explore your options and take a look at some of the more eco-friendly packing tapes on the market.
Either way, paper or plastic, you are likely to need a fair amount of tape to securely seal all your possessions in time for loading them onto the moving truck, so be sure to order enough rolls to see you through.
Tape Guns
Tape guns and dispensers are a great time saving essential to add to your moving house checklist. They save time when sealing packing boxes, help reduce tape waste, and ensure you seal your boxes securely and accurately every time. We also have a handy video on how to load a tape gun, so you’re prepared for moving day.
We have a range of tape applicators to choose from; from standard dispensers to trigger operated ones, ensuring you have the right tape gun for your needs. The type of tape gun you can use will depend on the size of tape you have chosen, so make sure you check the core size dimensions before ordering.
Labels
Lastly, our best packing tip for moving house is to label your boxes. There is nothing worse than having all your moving boxes in one room with no idea what’s in them or where they should be. Printer labels are ideal for keeping track of what’s in your packing boxes. Print easy to read labels using your home computer, or simply write on them with a pen before sticking to your boxes. Whether you want A4 size labels for easy identification, or smaller A6 size for discreet labelling, we have over 100 styles and sizes to choose from.
We hope that our roundup of removals packaging essentials has been helpful, and that choosing your house moving packaging is now easier than ever. If you need any further assistance or have any questions about choosing removals packaging, then comment below or contact one of our dedicated customer service team members on live chat.
