7 Simple Tips For Packing Liquids For A Move

Sep 20, 2022 Packing and transporting liquids are among the hardest challenges you can face during a house move. However, leaving behind an expensive wine collection, perfumes, liquor, cosmetic/medical oils, and other fluids is often difficult. Therefore, packing these items carefully for transportation is crucial to avoid spills. It is also vital when moving flammable or combustive liquids because their flash points are less, above or at 37.7º Celsius. A liquid’s flash point is the temperature when it vaporises and when enough vapours form over the liquid, it is easier to ignite or combust. Therefore, professional removalists Canberra advise against moving liquids, especially when they are dangerous to move. However, if you have fluids that you know aren’t dangerous or won’t spoil other property contents here are seven tips for packing liquids for a move.

No Cardboard or Non-Water Proof Packing Materials

Always pack bottles and containers with liquids in plastic boxes to contain the liquids in case of spills. Additionally, you will need durable and water-proof packing supplies like plastic wraps, tape, rubber bands, bin bags etc. If you need to get cell dividers and moulds for keeping fragile bottles, choose the ones made with Styrofoam rather than cardboard. Also, use bubble or foam wraps to cushion liquid containers and ensure they don’t crack due to jostling.

Use What You can before Packing

Use oils, perfumes and drinks that you can before moving to reduce packing stress and make it easier for your hired removalists in Canberra to transport boxes with liquids. Start by checking expiry dates on the items and tossing anything that’s not useful. Next, set aside items you can use within a day or two before moving. Afterwards, you will only have liquids you must pack and take to the new home. Declutter thoroughly to ensure your packing and moving load is less and easier to handle.

Label the Boxes & Pack Liquids Together

Minimise the risk of spills and damage to other household belongings by keeping liquids together. Also, to quickly identify boxes with fluid containers, label them as ‘delicate’ and ‘liquids inside’. Take these measures to contain messes if they happen and ensure the removalists know to handle the boxes carefully while loading the moving truck. Categorise liquids before packing them as it helps keep similar liquids together without confusion. For example, put oils in one box and wines, liquors or other alcohols in another.

Pack Using the Right Techniques

Professional removalists in Canberra avoid spilling liquids while packing and prevent mishaps during handling by securing bottles/containers with fluids with the proper techniques. Here is how you can too.

• Cover the opening of the containers with a plastic sheet and secure it with tape. It will help prevent leaks by reinforcing the strength of the lids.
• Next, wrap the entire bottle or container with plastic wrap and secure it with tape.
• Put smaller bottles of oils, make-up removers, perfumes, etc., inside Ziploc bags.
• Stack bottles inside the boxes vertically and don’t leave empty spaces. Use newspapers to fill gaps.

Get Customised Bags

Consider getting customisable bags to store and safely transport expensive wines, fragrances, whiskeys and other liquids. These bags have sections for holding bottles upright and cushioning them during transit. What’s more, most of these bags have insulation to control the temperature and prevent liquids from soiling due to sudden temperature changes. For example, wines can go sour in heat, and if you get an insulated bag, the bottles & their contents remain cool and fresh. Similarly, perfumes can lose their strength and evaporate when poorly packed for moving.

Get Plastic Containers with Lids

Keep liquid bottles in plastic containers with tight lids to minimise the risk of liquids spilling and damaging electronics, beddings and other items inside the moving truck. You can use boxes made with LDPE or PP materials to store edible liquids like beverages, oils, sauces etc. These boxes are food grade and suitable for repeated usage, which is why you also save money while moving. You can also get sturdy plastic moving containers with lids and handles to pack other non-edible liquids and handle them without hassle. These boxes come in various sizes, making it easier to load them on the moving truck or take them in a personal vehicle.

Know Which Liquids to Keep on-Hand

Create an essentials bag to keep sanitisers, suspensions, energy drinks, water and other liquids close and easily accessible. These liquids come in daily use, and you will need them during travel and after moving to the new home. Using them won’t be easy if they are packed and loaded on the moving truck. Therefore, keep them on hand & pack them inside plastic bags to reduce the risk of spills and messes.

The Bottom Line

Moving house is necessary, and you need to pack for it early to avoid hassles. However, managing this task is challenging when liquids need packing. You can hire professional removalists in Canberra to pack your belongings and ensure safe transportation. If you plan to pack yourself, use the tips shared above to pack liquids