Moving and Packing electronics has to be one of the trickiest things about moving. When handling electronics, you need to be extra careful. These items are very delicate, and they often cost a lot of money. And you definitely want to avoid ruining something that you spent a lot of money on, especially during the moving process, as that is when you will be spending a lot of money. Buying a completely new TV after moving sounds really bad to those who know how expensive moving actually is. So if you want to avoid these mishaps, here are a few tips on moving and packing electronics.

Get the essential packing supplies

The first, very obvious, thing you have to do is get the packing supplies. And for moving and packing electronics, you will need a lot of these:

• sturdy, cardboard boxes
• bubble pack
• packing peanuts
• tape
• markers

The boxes you use for this have to be very sturdy, and they have to be of high quality. This is how electronics get ruined most often. By putting them in boxes that aren’t sturdy enough, you are risking to damage them. Bubble pack also plays an important role. Bubble pack is used for wrapping up electronics and keeping them safe. This is an extra step you don’t want to miss. Tape should be used to secure the bubble pack and cardboard boxes. Don’t be afraid to use a lot of it. Packing peanuts are there to fill the empty space in the box. These are usually used for packing small items such as toasters, juicers, coffee makers, etc.

Tips for moving and packing electronics

1. Follow the instruction manual

If you have saved the instruction manual that you got when you first opened your electronic devices, the first thing you should do is check to see if there are any tips on how to pack and move them. Most of the time, you can find helpful tips in the instruction manual. But there are devices that don’t come with these instructions. What you should do then is go online, and try to find it on the manufacturers’ website. You will be able to find something, no doubt.

And remember to save the instruction manual the next time you purchase an electronic device as it will come in handy one day.

2. Ask someone to help you

Packing is nowhere near easy. Especially packing breakable items. So, it is best that you have someone help you pack your electronic devices properly. Even with another person’s assistance, this task won’t be easy. Remember that you have different assistance options at your disposal when it comes to hiring a moving company. Some moving companies can do the packing for you. So, if you are not sure how to pack a certain thing or you don’t have anyone to help you, maybe spending some money on this type of assistance is not a bad idea.

3. Pack your cords properly

This is an extremely important part of packing electronics. All of them have their cords. And they might get lost in the process of moving and packing electronics. Later on, when you find out that some cords are missing, you will have to go through a lot of trouble just to buy that one necessary cord. We believe that everyone wants to avoid this situation. And to avoid it, you have to follow the tip we are about to give you.

When packing your TV, for example, the first thing you want to do is unplug the cords. When you do that, take the cords and put them together in a zip lock back. To know what the cords are for once it’s time to unpack, label the bags, or put a piece of paper inside that says what the cords are for. When you finish packing your TV, put the bag with the cords inside. This way, you will know for sure that those cords are meant for your TV.

4. Protect your electronics as much as possible

As we mentioned before, packing your electronic devices should be done with extra care. Adding extra protection when packing something fragile is never a bad idea. You actually can’t protect your electronic devices enough for moving. Luckily, there are many ways to protect these items, and we are going to tell you some of them.

Be generous with bubble pack and tape. Bubble pack is one of the best ways to secure electronics. The other best way is to use packing foam. It is best to use the packing foam the device came with, but people usually throw it away immediately thinking they won’t ever need it. But you can find places that cut packing foam using measures that you request. This is an extra expense, but if you are dealing with long-distance relocation, this is something that we recommend.

If you are on a budget, using what you have at home is not such a bad idea either. You can wrap your electronic devices in towels, sheets, pillowcases, etc. These are also going to provide protection. One of many moving mistakes is not using what you already own.

5. Hire a good moving company

Hiring a good moving company is always recommended. But it is very important to do this when you are moving electronic devices. Workers from a good moving company will handle your items much better. Those few extra dollars that you spend will make a huge difference when it comes to hiring a moving company. Our recommendation is Premium Q Moving and Storage Boston. Good moving companies such as this one strategically pack and stack your boxes into their truck, so they don’t get damaged.

6. If something goes wrong…

There is always a possibility that something will go wrong and that your belongings get damaged. At this point, there is not much you can do, but you shouldn’t be crying over spilled milk anyway. Have in mind that these are just material things and that they can always be replaced.