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Protective Packaging & Covering
Whether you’re moving house or placing items into self storage units, protecting both your belongings and furniture is essential. Our range of protective packaging and covers includes sofa covers, mattress bags, vacuum storage bags, dust sheets, bubble wrap and shrink wrap, helping keep items clean, dry and well protected during moving and storage.
Using the right protective packaging helps reduce the risk of scratches, dust and general wear while items are kept in self storage units. From larger furniture to smaller household items, these protective covers support safer transport and more organised storage.
Frequently asked questions
A combination of bubble wrap, packing tissue and protective covers will help protect your belongings when moving house. Use bubble wrap for fragile items, packing tissue for wrapping smaller belongings, and sofa covers and mattress bags for furniture. Strong boxes, packing tape and loose fill will help keep everything secure during the journey. You’ll find these in our Box Shop.
Yes, bubble wrap helps cushion fragile items such as glassware, crockery and ornaments during moving and storage. Wrap each item individually, place it in a sturdy box and fill any gaps to reduce movement. Our bubble wrap is available by the metre, so you can buy the amount you need.
Shrink wrap helps hold packed items together and provides a protective layer against dust and surface scratches. It’s useful for wrapping appliances, covering open boxes and securing boxes together on pallets. Our black shrink wrap can also help keep items in place during transport. For fragile belongings, add cushioning such as bubble wrap underneath.
Yes, protective covers help stop dust and dirt settling directly on your belongings while they’re in storage. Our Box Shop includes sofa covers, mattress bags and plastic dust sheets for different items. Make sure belongings are clean and completely dry before covering them and allow for ventilation when storing upholstered furniture and mattresses.
Cover your sofa with a sofa storage cover and use a suitably sized mattress bag to help keep your mattress clean during the move. Wrap wooden sofa legs in bubble wrap or cardboard for extra protection. If you’re storing them afterwards, air your sofa first and put small holes in the mattress bag to allow air to circulate.