How to Pack Candles
Keep Candles from Breaking With These Packing Tips
Packing candles is one of those things you really don't think about until the moment comes and you're lost on how to transport them. Many candles are very elegant and having them melt or break in a move would be disappointing. Below are some tips for transporting candles in a move.
Packing Candles Before You Move
A common mistake many people make is packing their candles with paintings, art, fabrics, or other items that could be stained if a candles melts the wax comes into contact with the item and smears. Ideally you'll want to pack all your candles into a box or two.
Organize your candles into glass, tea, and votive styles. Put the glass into a sturdy box that won't break through the bottom or warp. Votives or tea candles can be placed into an old shoe box if you have one available.
For many candles, votives especially, you're going to want to wrap them individually in tissue paper. Wrapping them in tissue paper, and not other materials, keeps you from using fabrics or linens while keeping your candles from being damaged. Another option is to use bubble wrap to keep your candles safe. It's important to note that you should never wrap votives candles together because of the chance of them melting together. If this happens, the candles are generally ruined.
After you wrap the candles in tissue paper or bubble wrap, place old T-shirts or dish rags in the box to keep the candles from moving around during your move. Also, write "fragile" or "do not stack" on the box to keep the candles from being crushed by other boxes.
Keep Your Candles Cool
Gainesville movers know that the temperature in Florida can damage candles if they're not properly stored in an air conditioned vehicle. If the candles don't melt, they'll certainly warp if they're left inside your hot car in the summer. Always keep your candles in an air conditioned vehicle and always ship the box if you're moving across the country. If you do ship your candles, do not express ship them unless you know for certain you'll arrive at your new home before your package will. If not, you run the risk of your package sitting on the porch in the sun.
Gainesville Movers
A Gainesville moving company will ensure that your candles are packed and shipped properly and are not damaged during the trip. They'll provide you with the proper shipping containers and packing materials to help keep your candles and other valuables safe even if you're taking the candles in your vehicle personally. Take a look at which Gainesville moving companies are available for your move today.
