Usage of bubble wrap during your move Aruba

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 If you live on Aruba or a country with tropical weather, avoid plastic/bubble wrap as much as possible! 


Heat and humidity, together with plastic is a recipe for damage

Plastic shrink and bubble wrap, while effective for protecting fragile items during a move, can be damaging to wooden and leather items.

When the furniture is placed into storage or cargo container, shrink wrap can trap moisture and even melt in the heat, sticking to and ruining the surface of your furniture.

Hot weather can also be humid, and the combination can dampen your belongings and create an environment perfect for mold and mildew to grow. 

To prevent damages, bubble wrap should never be used on wood and leather surfaces under any circumstances.

Leather and wood furniture should be wrapped in moving blankets or corrugated cartons, before or instead of plastic shrink-wraps or bubble wrap.

This tip will help you protect your household goods, during your move and you will help the environment! 

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Comments

  1. Anna VNovember 17, 2020 at 2:04 PM

    Never knew this about bubble wrap! Thank you for the info

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  2. Moving Tips ArubaNovember 17, 2020 at 2:48 PM

    Thank you for reading our blog Anna, regards from Aruba

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