When moving, it is imperative to have different sized moving boxes to pack up all the uniquely sized items in your home. With multiple box sizes, books, kitchenware, clothing, and all other items can be placed in the box most appropriate to their size. This saves you a lot of hassle upon reaching your new home because it circumvents the issue of filling a one-size-fits-all plastic moving box only halfway with the remaining goods from one area (like the kitchen) and then having to find random items from other areas of the house to fill the remaining space. All this brings is a big headache when you reach your new home and you are covered in unwrapped boxes, packing paper, and piles of goods. Having to think about where the iron and lamp belong when unpacking a box marked “kitchen” can easily bring an otherwise smooth unpacking process to a halt.
Having multiple sizes also makes it easier for the moving company you hire. Many people with only one size box will not take into consideration weight displacement. This is what results in that inevitable situation where two boxes of the same size weigh the size of a flea and the size of an elephant respectively. This can slow down movers which ends up costing you more when paying an hourly rate, but it can also result in injury. If you have multiple sized plastic moving boxes including medium sized boxes, then you can put heavier items in the smaller boxes to reduce the weight of each box.
But that’s not all. Packing with one size or even multiple sizes is not as effective if cardboard boxes are involved. The trouble with the cardboard is its susceptibility to damage; a heavy book box when full might smash the delicate corner of another or the rain pouring overhead might soak into the boxes while being moved into the truck causing irreparable damage to the interior contents. This is where plastic moving bins shine:
Moving Boxes with Handles
Plastic moving boxes are designed to handle heavier weight than their cardboard counterparts. This means movers can fill one box with books, and another with pillows, and it won’t present a back-breaking (sometimes literally) problem for the professional movers during transport. Having variety in the size of moving boxes means movers can capitalize upon the various strengths afforded by each and make the most of their plastic box space. No longer will the inevitable bad-moving-story situations listed above take place.
With ZippGo you enjoy three different moving box sizes. The first are the medium moving boxes, ideally suited as a book box. This is designed to hold large amounts of books, and books alone without compromising strength and shape. The second are the large moving boxes, designed as a general items box for all of your general household goods. This is ideal for the majority of household goods aside from the incredibly heavy books, the winkle-susceptible clothing, or oversized bedding whose down fluff should be maintained as is.
Then there are the extra large moving boxes which are perfect for packing larger items such as blankets and pillows—the often unruly household goods which have to be stuffed into a box and tapped down before they burst right back out. For delicate clothing and heavier wardrobe items there is the plastic wardrobe moving boxes which have a pole across the interior on which hangers are placed. This allows movers to keep their clothing wrinkle-free en route by simply moving them from a hanging closet to a hanging plastic wardrobe box.
When moving book boxes are susceptible to inclement weather, as aforementioned, damage from being dropped, and more. But the plastic moving boxes with handles are sturdy and reliable. They are weather proof, affording movers an extra layer of security. They come ready to be filled with books, have a pop-on secured top, and can stack on top of one another in the moving truck with ease.
With plastic moving boxes kitchen items can have a designated box equipped with the security and protection your cookware requires. With these moving boxes, glasses can be packed and protected from the elements. No longer will your precious set of 12 magically transform itself into a set of 9½ upon arrival at your new home. The items stored in these boxes are safe from exterior damage, crushing, weather, and more. The moving boxes with handles make it easy to lift and place heavy boxes on top of high areas. The handles make it simple to place boxes on top of one another without struggling under the cardboard and trying to avoid crushing a delicate corner while grabbing.
Green Moving Supplies
To make this packing situation easier, ZippGo offers recyclable moving supplies in conjunction with the plastic boxes as a comprehensive environmentally-friendly service. There is recycled packing paper perfect as a box liner, to fill the spaces in between packed items, or to wrap around fragile goods. The Geami Greenwrap is made from paper and is a new environmentally friendly form of bubble wrap perfect for cushioning for your delicate items like computer monitors, wine bottles, or fine kitchenware. A 4 wheel dolly can move plastic boxes safely and securely in a few quick steps. Adjustable forearm lifting straps can be used as leverage while carrying heavier items like kitchen or laundry appliances weighing up to eight hundred pounds.
About The Author
ZippGo rents and delivers plastic moving crates, bins, totes, and green moving supplies for people moving to San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, San Mateo, and all Bay Area cities in between. We provide our moving box rental service for homes and office moves.