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8 Jun 2022

A Guide On How To Handle The Packing Material Clutter After Unpacking


To shift to a new house, your household items need to be packed with various packing materials. They aid in keeping the articles stay safe and secure while they are being loaded, transported, and unloaded. Once, they reach their destination, the new house, they are unwrapped and kept in the appropriate places. 

These Packing materials usually include moving boxes, wrapping papers, bubble wraps, packing peanuts, cushions, and foams.  

 a. Moving Boxes 



Moving Boxes are strong cardboard boxes that can hold heavy items like ceramic items, paintings, books, utensils, electronic appliances, and many more. 

b. Wrapping Papers 

Wrapping papers are covered around the items to protect them from scratches, dust, or any other harm when they are in transit.  

c. Packing Peanuts 

Packing Peanuts are small Styrofoam pieces that are used in filling up the spaces in the boxes. They help in absorbing any shock the boxes may get during the move. 

d. Bubble Wraps  

Bubble Wraps are often used to wrap delicate items like glass, ceramics, electronics, and other gadgets to avoid their breakage. 

 e. Cushion  

Like Packing Peanuts, Cushions are also used to fill the spaces in the boxes, and to protect the items from any shock, or damage during transit.  

f. Foam Edges 

Foam Edges are used to cover the edges of the furniture or other electronic items like TV, Fridge, or Monitor, to shield them from any harm or fall. 

But, most of the time is spent on unloading and unpacking the items. When you finally unpack your last box, you realize that now you are surrounded by all the packing material mess. It becomes a tricky task how to clear this clutter. 

Several options can be adopted for the appropriate handling of the packing materials. They are: 

1. Reuse 

The packing materials can be stored in the attic or in a cupboard for future use. If one plans to shift again, these materials can be again used for packing household items. Cardboard boxes, bubble wraps, and styrofoam do stay intact for a long period. 

2. Donate or Sell 

If there is no further use for these materials, they can be donated to needy people. These can even be sold in the markets at a particular price. 

3. Give Back To Packers & Movers 

These packing materials can be given back to the packers and movers companies if they are in good condition. These companies even refund the amount if paid for these materials. 

4. Get Creative 

For creative artworks, these materials can be brought into use. The cardboard boxes can be used to store unused items in the attic. They can even be used for making craft projects for children, a soft bed for pets, and can also be used for painting work. 

5. Recycle  

If one has no space in the house to keep these materials or is of no help, then they can be given to the recycling centres where they will be put to good use. 

 *At The BOX* 

 The Box is a storage company that also offers the Packers and Movers services to its clients. Our shop sells good quality packing materials and we even accept them back if they are in good condition. 

 To hire our services, call us at - +961 71281168 /+961 71175252 



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