protecting glasses before moving

It’s rare when moving home or office isn’t stressful. From relocating furniture to valuables, there’s a lot to pack and it’s hard to decide on the right approach to keep everything safe. 

At We Move Group, we understand the importance of making your move simpler. So you can have peace of mind with all your beloved items and experience no unexpected issues on the day. During the big day, it’s not uncommon for people to forget to properly pack and move their glassware. When this happens, all too often precious and fragile glassware gets ruined.

Instead of leaving this to chance, read this easy step-by-step guide prepared by our removalists Sydney to get proactive and make sure that your glasses arrive in pristine condition. 

If glassware is involved in your upcoming move, our moving tips and tricks below are here just for you:

Select The Right Moving Boxes

The right packaging is essential to the protection of glassware. Just like other fragile valuables, it’s key that the packaging used is very durable. If you do otherwise, it can result in a damaged item during the process.

Which is why, prior to transport it’s important to carefully consider the right boxes. Our moving experts highly recommended double corrugated cell pack, or cell pack containers with taped bottoms. These act as a solid barrier for fragile items, and are equipped with dividers.

When you contact our moving service, you can also trust us for custom advice. Our team will provide simple guidance on what materials to use for the move. At We Move Group, you can reach out to us for any potential questions.

Basic Packaging Materials

Just as choosing the right boxes is important, so is utilising high-quality packaging materials. Consider thoroughly wrapping your glasses in the right materials. Some great materials for the job are bubble wrap, newspapers, and towels.

If you’re looking for a more environmentally friendly alternative, our removalist team recommends using sheets of paper. You can also incorporate cardboard dividers, or air cushions for enhanced protection.

Before you pack glasses for moving

If you have a large collection of glasses, carefully work to separate them and label them on type. Keep in mind that due to its fragile nature, you should do this away from children or pets. 

You should also understand beforehand which glasses you’ll be transporting yourself, or the ones for our furniture removalists and label your boxes accordingly. For example, you might want to transport wedding cups or vintage items yourself, and leave your other glasses to your removalists.

How to pack glasses for moving: Step-by-step

Ready to start preparing your glassware for moving houses? Once you’ve carefully selected your chosen material and box, it’s time to pack. 

At We Move Group, we’ve provided a simple outline for how to prepare glass for our removal services:

1. Prepare your box: Begin by lining the bottom of each box with crumpled paper towels, or foam. If using pre-made cell boxes, ensure all dividers are securely in place.

2. The Wrapping Technique: Wrap each glass item individually, with packing paper or bubble wrap. First take the item and roll it from one corner to another, tucking extra paper at the centre for added protection. Take the time to ensure that all edges are covered when you do. If you’re wrapping wine glasses, wrap around the stem of the glass first before you wrap the whole glass. Once wrapped, secure it with packing tape. 

3. Packing your glasses into the box: When packing glasses, place the glasses inside vertically and upside down. Group similar-sized glasses together and wrap them securely. This not only saves space but also ensures a snug fit inside the box, minimising the risk of damage.

4. Ensure a snug fit: After you’ve wrapped the items, it’s time to use the cushiony materials you have on hand. These can include bubble wrap, soft fabrics, air cushions, or more packing paper. Pack your cushiony materials tightly within all the empty spaces in the box. This essentially creates a barrier to prevent any movement in transit. If you’re looking for some extra protection, consider placing cardboard dividers within the box. 

5. Finishing up and labeling the box: Make sure nothing is sticking out, there is no rattling and everything fits neatly within the box. Once you’re finished, seal the box using a heavy-duty tape. For all boxes ensure that the term “fragile” is marked clearly. For more delicate glassware like wine glasses, it’s important to mark it as “extra fragile.” You can also find packing stickers for both of these labels online. 

We Move Group – Your local removalist company

For delicate items like glass, you must choose furniture moving experts in Sydney that you trust. When you call out We Move Group for a job, we take every proper precaution to gently and efficiently transport your belongings, and to keep everything safe.

Before the move, we’ll take the time to understand your preferences. This means communicating with you transparently and asking the right questions.

We have years of experience in moving fragile items. This means that we know how to deal with all types of glassware. At We Move Group, we have a loading process done with ultimate care in moving trucks. From beginning to end, our trusted movers in Sydney will streamline the entire process.

The go-to glassware removalist in Sydney

Good planning and the right materials make moving easier, alone or with expert assistance.

Glassware is one of the most fragile items involved in a moving process. By following our expert step-by-step guide to answer your question ‘how do you pack glasses for moving?’, you can ensure the safety of all your glassware items and keep your peace of mind throughout the busy day.

At our moving company, we’re looking to provide you with personalised care. We understand that everyone has different expectations. Whether you’re looking for a standard removalist service to last-minute removal. Which is why we work to surpass them through our tailored solutions.

Backed with extensive moving experience, trust our promises to become reality. Your belongings are always in safe hands at We Move Group. This makes us go to furniture movers in Sydney.

Reach out to us today for flexible solutions! From offering last-minute moving services in Sydney, to packaging assistance, we have you covered.