📦 How to Choose the Right Boxes and Wraps for Your Move: A Practical Guide (Copy)
📦 Types of Moving Boxes
1. Medium Cardboard Boxes
Perfect for books, kitchenware, electronics, shoes, and clothes.
📏 Size: Around 45×45×40 cm
💪 Holds: Up to 20 kg
2. Wardrobe Boxes 👔👗
Come with a hanging rod — no need to fold clothes!
✨ Best for: Coats, dresses, suits
⚡ Bonus: Easy unpacking at your new home
3. Small Boxes
Ideal for heavy items like books, canned food, or tools.
📦 Size: Around 30×30×30 cm
👌 Pro tip: Small size = easier lifting
4. Glassware Boxes with Dividers 🥂
Made for glasses, wine bottles, plates, and vases.
🧩 Dividers: Prevent breakage
🛤️ Great for: Long-distance or interstate moves
🔢 How Many Boxes Do You Need?
On average:
🏠 1-bedroom apartment — 20–30 boxes
🏡 2-bedroom apartment — 30–50 boxes
🏘️ 3+ bedroom house — 60+ boxes
🧠 Pro tip: Always get 10–15% more — you’ll need them for random stuff.
🛡️ Wrapping Materials: What to Use?
1. Bubble Wrap 🫧
The classic protector for fragile items.
🖼️ Use for: TVs, plates, decor, glass
🎯 Wrap it in 2–3 layers and tape it tight
2. Stretch Film (Plastic Wrap) 📦
Great for bundling and moisture protection.
🪑 Use on: Sofas, drawers, luggage
🎢 Bonus: Flexible and sticks to itself
3. Packing Paper / Kraft Paper 📄
Eco-friendly solution for wrapping dishes and decor.
🌍 Pros: Cheap, biodegradable
⚠️ Cons: Doesn’t absorb shocks like bubble wrap
4. Tape + Labels 🏷️
Label every box:
✍️ Room + Contents
🎨 Use colored stickers for quick box sorting
🧰 Don’t Forget These!
Large garbage bags — for soft items like bedding or clothes
Corner protectors — for tables, shelves, and mirrors
Furniture covers — to avoid dust and moisture
Rope or straps — to tie and secure loads in the truck
✅ Packing Checklist
✔️ 20–60 mixed-size boxes
✔️ Bubble wrap & stretch film
✔️ Strong tape & markers
✔️ Specialty boxes for clothes/dishes
✔️ Covers or bags for furniture & bedding
🎁 SwiftMove Pro Tip
We use high-quality packing supplies tested for Australian conditions — from summer heat to rainy weather. 🌦️
Don’t want to pack it all yourself? Let our SwiftMove team do it for you — safely, quickly, and with care. 💪❤️
📦 Want to pre-order moving boxes? We can deliver them to you ahead of time — or bring everything on moving day.
