It’s no secret that glassware is a fragile item and many hand-me-down pieces have broken because we weren’t exactly prepared to move them. If you’re in search of a few helpful tips for packing glassware up before you check them into self-storage in Peoria, read further! Utilize those old newspapers After one day, newspapers are typically worthless. Saving these and then wrapping your glass pieces in them can save you a lot of heartbreak, preventing them from cracking and breaking during the moving process. If a glass piece has two separate pieces, make sure to wrap them individually and not together so they don’t break and move around against each other. If you have bubble wrap, use this to wrap crystal glasses, as these are generally more fragile than other glassware. Pack them properly This shouldn’t come as a shocking tip, but packing is everything. There are boxes made that are specifically for glassware items and helping you pack the items. When you pack, begin with a layer of packing paper and then take a sheet of thick bubble wrap and lay it over. You can also use blankets or towels to act in place of the bubble wrap. When this is done, you should stack the heaviest pieces on bottom. This is so that the pressure from the heavy pieces doesn’t crush the smaller and finer glass pieces. In between each layer, you want to add another sheet of packing paper and another towel or sheet of bubble wrap. When you’re finished packing pieces in the box, you want to leave at least one to two inches from the end of the glass to the top of the box. This is your “contingency space” for packing materials. Make sure these boxes are packed well so that the glass pieces don’t move around much. Do not wrap delicate pieces tightly The pressure from wrapping delicate pieces tightly will cause the pieces to crack and break under pressure, especially when packed away in a box. When unwrapping the pieces, the release of pressure can also cause them to break. When wrapping, place the glassware on its side and then roll it into a wrap; kind of like a burrito! Make sure to tuck the ends in to prevent any chipping on the inside. Don’t use large boxes This one may come as a surprise to some, but you shouldn’t use large boxes to pack your glassware. This is because many glass items can fit, but it can become heavy quite quickly. A lot of movement because of the abundance of space can also cause the glass to clink into each other and break. In conclusion, never break your grandma’s China again when you learn the way of packing glassware. With the tips above, you can prevent breakage, save money and save yourself heartache. Self-storage in Peoria is quite simple to find and your packing process should be the same! US Storage Centers 19315 North 83rd Avenue Peoria, AZ 85382 (623) 428-1111
