HOW TO PACK WITHOUT BUBBLE WRAP

Posted by Alex Paul on March 22nd, 2022

If you’re using moving services, but are still choosing to pack your things by yourself, it can be understandable that you’d immediately look to bubble wrap as the solution to the storage and safety of your most fragile items, and you’d be right to do so. Bubble wrap is undeniably a hugely dependable and safe option when it comes to packing your things. Unfortunately, because it’s such a useful material, bubble wrap is pretty expensive, and the cost of such can add up when trying to pack items for your move. 

Bubble wrap might not be something you want to shell out extra money on, and understandably so. It’s also not particularly environmentally friendly, since it’s made up of sheets of plastic that aren’t always recyclable (though some are!). However, if you’re not looking to break the bank over bubble wrap, or otherwise want to look for alternative options for a variety of reasons, there are great alternatives out there to either combine with your use of bubble wrap during your move, or replace it entirely. 

Alternatives to Bubble Wrap

For certain household items, you might still want to look into the use of bubble wrap, just for safety and convenience’s sake. No one denies the materials’ excellent versatility and the safety it provides – it’s just good to ration it to save a little money! So which items should you maybe still look to bubble wrap to keep safe? Think mainly delicate or fragile items, especially ones found in your kitchen. Whether it’s glasses, plates, mugs, or larger items like art, mirrors, or even some furniture, you might want to still utilize bubble wrap in some aspects. 

For other items, or to replace bubble wrap entirely, there are plenty of suitable and comparable substitutes out there for bubble wrap.

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