Are you moving soon and have you noticed that there are so many types of moving boxes on the market these days? Do you have no idea where to start looking? How many moving boxes do you actually need and are there cheap moving boxes that also do their job well? Before moving day arrives, it is important that you are well prepared and Moova is happy to help you with this.
After all, moving boxes are something that every move needs.
Heavy stuff and even heavier stuff
When you have heavy and fragile objects, you want to move them as safely as possible. It is important to have the best moving boxes at home. These have a double bottom and are also used by professional movers. Extra strength is very important in the case of larger and heavier objects. What is also good to know is that you do not need tape for these professional and therefore sturdy moving boxes because they are equipped with autolock.
Sturdy moving boxes
As you may have read earlier, buying moving boxes can be a difficult task. After all, you want your moving day to go smoothly and you don’t want to deal with torn boxes on that day. Professional moving boxes are made of 2 or 3 layers of cardboard and also have sturdy handles. This way, the boxes can be lifted safely and in this way you also prevent accidents. The boxes can not only be stacked safely, but the movers can also carry the moving boxes safely.
Fragile items
For your fragile and therefore vulnerable items, it is also very important to have strong moving boxes. First of all, it is especially important to pack these items in the right way so that you reduce the chance of damage. For this you can use wrapping paper, wrapping foil or bubble wrap. Then you can start packing and for this you need a sturdy moving box. This way you can safely store the items in the boxes.
Points to consider when purchasing moving boxes
You have already read about autolock moving boxes, but what exactly are they? These are moving boxes that you do not have to seal. You can set them up and click them shut in 1 movement. You also now know that the quality of your cardboard is very important so that you can stack them safely during the move. When you order moving boxes online, this not only saves an inconvenient trip to the hardware store, but the boxes are also often shipped the same day. This way, you can easily have the boxes delivered to your home and you do not have to transport them yourself.
Tip: go to the supermarket
You have probably noticed that moving boxes are quite expensive. Of course, there are still cheap moving boxes. For example, the boxes from the supermarket! Do you have a supermarket nearby that still has a lot of (fruit)? Then you can ask if you can take these boxes with you. That way you don't need a sharp price, because it is completely free! Unfortunately, it is often the case that these are not very large boxes and you often cannot just get rid of 50 liters.
NB!
Never make a moving box too heavy! This is not only bad for your back, but the bottom of the moving box can tear and you don't want that. So pay attention not only to the carrying capacity of the moving boxes, but also to the carrying capacity.
How many moving boxes do you need?
To calculate the number of moving boxes you need, you can now use our free moving box calculator. All you have to do is answer a few questions and the calculator will do the rest! This way, you will know exactly how many boxes you need to be able to move smoothly to your new home. After all, you don't want to end up with too many or too few moving boxes, do you?
