Essential Moving Supplies: 5 Must-Have Items for Every Move
Moving? We’ve all done it. Back in your college days you tapped a friend with a pickup truck, recruited some others with the promise of pizza and beer, and then proceeded to haphazardly throw everything you own into the back, hoping everything made it in one piece.
Now you’re all grown up (or at least pretending to be) and you’d rather not roll the dice on whether your hard-earned possessions make it to their new home intact. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned moving professional, having the right tools for the job is critical to a successful move. Luckily, US Cargo Control has everything you need in one place.
So, in the spirit of National Moving Month, here is a run-down of 5 essentials you should have on hand for your next move.
1. Moving Blankets
Protect your furniture with the best moving blankets around. With many different options of weights and sizes, you can easily find the right fit for your moving needs. We also carry a large selection of furniture covers and our new TV Moving Bag will keep your big screen safe and sound.
We highly recommend our Supreme Mover 12-Pack for a strong and durable option that will come in handy time and time again. Plus, they're machine washable!
2. Furniture Lifting Straps
If you’ve ever tried to manhandle a large piece of furniture, you will appreciate these genius Team Strap moving straps. Save your back, keep your friends, and make sure you have these beauties at the ready before your move gets underway.
One of our top sellers and a customer favorite is the Shoulder Dolly Moving Strap. You'll feel like superman with these on!
3. Hand Trucks
Cut down on the number of trips to and from the truck with a quality hand truck. These make quick and easy work of moving larger boxes, while also being a great tool to move multiple smaller boxes at once, and even some types of furniture. A true must-have for any mover.
Two of our favorite options are the Aluminum Convertible Hand Truck and the Steel Appliance Truck with Double Auto Recoils. Both are fantastic options and make tough moves a lot easier.
4. Mover Bands
Our moving rubber bands are perfect for securing your items during a move. Use them to keep moving blankets or pads in place around furniture and other items during transit or storage. They work great at keeping dresser drawers from flying open when you take a tight turn in the truck, too! They are extremely versatile and best of all, they're reusable!
Check out one of our top selling sets here.
5. Stretch Wrap
In addition to our mover bands, stretch wrap is another must-have essential you'll want to have nearby to help keep your items secure and in place during your move. One of our favorites is our Pre-Stretched Wrap 4-pack. It's lighter than standard rolls, which means you don't have to apply as much pressure during wrapping. But, don't think that means it's not as strong. This stuff still delivers an extreme hold, so you can rest assured your stuff isn't going anywhere.
Whatever the size of your move, the dedicated team at US Cargo Control is ready to help you save time, energy, and most of all, keep your items safe and secure during transit. So, when gearing up for your next move, make sure your plan includes a stop at US Cargo Control to stock up on these essentials and more!
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