How to Protect Your Belongings During a Move

In India, climatic conditions vary from location to location and packing becomes more critical. If you are moving long-distance in India, you need a strategy for packing your belongings. Start with decluttering the household items and then gathering the packing supplies.

Each item in the house requires a different packing method and material. For packing your crockery and decorative (like crystal and glass items) you must have bubble wrap, plastic wrap, a sturdy box, and packing peanuts. All the heavy items including furniture and appliances should be wrapped with blankets and plastic wrapping. For kitchenware, you need old newspapers and bubble wrap to protect the items from breaking.

There is a wide range of packing supplies that are required for different types of belongings while relocating in India. Here is the list of essential packing supplies you might need to ensure safe packing and damage-free transition-

• Packing boxes
• Special boxes for TV and other items
• Packing tape
• Bubble wrap
• Plastic wraps
• Packing paper/old newspaper
• Blankets
• Styrofoam sheets
• Packing peanuts
• Air cushions
• Coloured markers
• Scissors
• Trash bags

These packing supplies can be bought from online platforms or stores. In India, most moving companies bring packing supplies, and their cost is included in the moving quotes. In case, you want to pack your belongings then buy or collect these packing items for free.

Once your household items are packed and ready to ship for transport you need to carry them to the moving truck. In India, most lanes are crowded and it is difficult to bring moving trucks to the front door. This means the packed moving boxes have to be carried to the moving truck without risking any damage.

To prevent the loss, get all the required moving supplies including moving dollies, ropes, pushing cart, and ramp. With moving dollies and pushing carts you can seamlessly transfer the moving boxes to the moving truck and a ramp is the most helpful equipment as it will assist in loading items on the moving truck.

A professional moving company is a team of certified, licensed, and experienced people who manage the move to make it perfect. For a local or a long-distance move, hiring a moving company explains that your belongings are in safe hands. But, how will you pick the right mover? The answer is by researching, comparing, and questioning the moving companies online. House Shifters connects you with multiple movers so you can compare them.

The mover you choose for your cross-country move in India must offer full-service moving. They must have a good reputation and positive feedback from the customers. They must have experience handling long-distance moves in India where climate and roads are unpredictable.

Moving insurance provides security to your belongings while they are in transition. Most moving companies offer moving insurance at additional cost. They cover the damage or loss of the items during the move. Insurance has different terms, so it is better to read the document carefully.

Moving day is the busiest day of your move and there are higher chances of damages and injuries. Thus, you need a safety checklist to prevent any mishappening on the moving day. Here are some tips for moving day safety:

• Use the right lifting techniques provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It states that while lifting heavy objects use your legs instead of your back.
• Stay hydrated throughout the moving day as the Indian climate can drain you out and to keep up with the energy you should drink a lot of water. Keep some snacks with you that will give you energy all day.
• Choose your footwear wisely and it is better if you wear closed-toe shoes to have a good grip and avoid potential injuries.
• Have a first-aid kit ready for minor injuries. The most common injuries during the move are cuts, scratches, sprains, and bruises.

The Child Right and You organization focuses on the well-being of children during the transition. The moving site is filled with risk of physical injuries and hazards. So, it is important to keep your children and pets safe from any threats.

To keep your children away from the moving passage, hire a babysitter or ask your family or friends to take care of them. If you have no such support, it is better to settle them in one separate room where they can play and relax. Pack a bag with their favourite toys, activity sets, food, and beverages. They can have a little picnic while you manage the relocation.

Pets also need special attention during the move. Transition is not easy for one and you can protect them during the move by hiring a pet care service. Moving companies cannot take pets on the moving truck. So, you can take them with you however you are traveling or you can hire pet moving services to make the transition smooth for the pets.

Finally, you reach the destination and take a sigh of relief. But this is not the end of your worries as you need to prepare your new home. The first task you need to do is to ensure the safety and security of the house and your family. There are a few steps you can take to make your home safe and secure –

• Get a new lock: The house might be owned by some other family and they will have the keys and access to the house. You should change the locks of the front gate and the entire property. To ensure security you can also change the locks of the cupboards and wardrobes.
• Install Security System: A trendy way to make your place more secure is by installing a security system. You can get security alarms to keep the house safe from burglars. The other way is installing security cameras in and around the house. This reduces the chances of attacks.

The next thing is to unpack the box with your sensitive documents and jewellery. Your documents are always at risk when secured physically and in this era of technology why do you take the risk? Secure all your documents in digital format. But do not forget to safeguard these documents.

You can secure your financial documents, identification proofs, and degrees in a secure box. A portable lockbox is the ultimate solution for this. Update your address at important places like Postal services, the Aadhar Self-Service Update Portal, and banks.

If there are any documents like financial documents and bills that you do not want to get in anyone’s hand- shred them. This will prevent the leak of any information.

All these tips and suggestions can help you protect your belongings from any damage or loss during the move. For a secure and relaxed moving experience, book a move with House Shifters.