10 Packing Tips to Avoid Damage During Shifting
10 Vadodara-Proven Packing Hacks to Prevent Damage During Your Move
(From Dev Packers and Movers' 8 Years on Gujarat's Busiest Roads)
Shifting homes in Vadodara? Between monsoon humidity near the Vishwamitri River, industrial dust from Makarpura GIDC, and crowded lanes of the Old City, your belongings face unique challenges. After moving 2,500+ families across the region, here’s our ironclad advice to save your possessions:
1. Shield Metal from Industrial Humidity
Why? Moisture rusts unprotected iron in monsoon.
DO: Wrap tools in silica gel pouches + cotton rags
DON’T: Use newspaper – ink stains metal
Our Tip: Free VCI anti-rust strips for Makarpura residents
2. Protect Glass Like a Khandani Shop Owner
For heirloom crockery or showpieces:
- Cushion with cotton quilts (better than foam)
- Use turmeric-coated paper between glassware (anti-fungal)
Real Case: Mrs. Patel’s Jamnagar lamps survived Ajwa Road bumps with this
3. Furniture Armor for Vadodara’s Rain-Flooded Lanes
Moving through Alkapuri’s narrow streets?
- Rub coconut oil on wooden joints to prevent swelling
- Wrap legs with recycled truck tire tubes
- Never place furniture near vehicle edges – sudden stops cause dents
4. Monsoon-Proof Clothes Packing
Combat Vishwamitri’s humidity:
- Vacuum-seal silks with neem leaves + cloves
- Stuff leather bags with camphor-packed muslin cloth
Genius Hack: Rub beeswax on zippers to prevent jams
5. Electronics Survival Tactics
For voltage fluctuations:
- Wrap devices in aluminum foil + cotton cloth
- Use anti-static bags from industrial zones
- Mark boxes: “?” (Gujarati) + “ELECTRONICS - TOP ONLY”
6. Kitchenware Packing Like a Gujarati Maa
Prevent steel dents:
- Layer methi (fenugreek) leaves between utensils
- Seal jars with besan (gram flour) paste
- Hang pressure cookers from truck roof hooks
7. Rain-Proof Your Documents
Survive Makarpura downpours:
- Laminate papers with ghee + plastic sheets
- Store in steel dabba wrapped in wax cloth
Our Service: Free monsoon kits for June-August moves
8. Heavy Item Tricks from MS University Labs
Moving machinery?
- Brace corners with khakhra (discarded plywood)
- Slide rubber doormats under edges
- Lift with Patola saree cloth slings – reduces strain
9. Label Like a Raopura Postmaster
- Colour code: Green = kitchen, Saffron = valuables
- Write contents in Gujarati/English
- Mark "HUMIDITY SENSITIVE" for books/art
10. The Perfect Vadodara Loading Sequence
For lanes like Fatehgunj:
- Machinery at bottom (on rubber mats)
- Furniture wrapped in gunnysack + plastic
- Fragile boxes tied vertically
- Mattress layer on top (dust shield)
Why Trust Dev Packers and Movers?
We’ve packed:
- 18th-century artifacts from Laxmi Vilas Palace
- Lab equipment for 30+ MS University departments
- Medical supplies for Gotri hospitals during floods
Limited Monsoon Offer:
Book before July 30 & get:
- Free Vadodara-Special kit (?1,500 value)
- GPS route survey (avoid flooded areas!)
- 100% damage coverage
Vadodara Queries?
+91 9712359992
Near Kirti Mandir, Old City
“We guard your goods like Vadodara guards its heritage – with precision and care.”
