Read this to learn the proper way to pack cardboard shipping boxes.
Whether you’re getting ready to ship something overseas or across the U.S., the most important thing to remember is to pack your cardboard shipping boxes with care. If you pack your boxes poorly it could result in damage to the items you are mailing. Follow these tips from EHow.com to ensure the proper packing of your cardboard shipping boxes.
Choose a sturdy box that’s slightly larger than the items you want to ship. This will give you enough space to provide cushioning.
Use heavy-duty packing tape along the bottom and side seams. If your items are very fragile or heavy, layer extra tape along the seams.
Put bubble wrap, form packing peanuts or another form of cushioning in the bottom of the shipping box. Then wrap each item individually in bubble wrap. If the item is hollow, put cushioning on the inside too.
Put the items in the center of the box and surround them on all sides with bubble wrap, packing peanuts or inflatable packaging.
Close the box and gently shake it. Are the items shifting around? If so, add more cushioning to make sure all the items are stuck in place. Then add one more layer of cushioning to the top of the box and place a label over it with your return address and the shipping address. This will help postal workers if the label on the outside of the box is damaged or lost during the shipping process.
Tape the box shut and reinforce each edge with one or two layers of packing tape. Then label the box with a Sharpie marker. Remember to include a return mailing address in case the package doesn’t make it to its destination and needs to be shipped back.
Now that you know the proper way to make a cardboard shipping box you’ll never have to worry about items being damaged in transit. For more information, read the full article on EHow.com.
