{"id":8425,"date":"2025-12-12T17:25:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/?p=8425"},"modified":"2025-12-12T17:25:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:25:47","slug":"safely-move-fragile-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Move Fragile Items"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66\">\n.avia-section.av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/subheader.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8425'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:60px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lz35a5zi-cf4c334990d5bed139f8ab01e706f9ee av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  pagetitle av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How to Safely Move Fragile Items<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-dnn1or-3a341ee0e2b564d44e1e8e1191428167 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  medium avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8425'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205\">\n.flex_column.av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lz35c9hi-cba5e7260d7cb93e90c1dd2893b45cf5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re preparing for a residential move, packing fragile items is one of the most stressful parts of the process. Glass, ceramics, electronics, and artwork require extra care, and one wrong move can lead to costly damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why smart packing is key. With the right supplies and techniques, you can protect your most delicate belongings from point A to point B without worry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique Movers offers more than strong arms and moving trucks. As a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/\"><b>full-service mover<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we can provide packing materials and advice, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/packers-movers\/\"><b>pack your belongings<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you. If you need help selecting boxes, cushioning items, or organizing your packing process, give us a call at <\/span><a href=\"tel:+13202373776\"><b>(320) 237-3776<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or fill out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\"><b>contact form<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all.avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58:hover .avia_button_background{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Request A Quote\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Request A Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-8pj82j-bd2d228a5b875c8daeec00e9f37bbe3e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35asde-c649a80893bc4efd2ea99527da7c7af8\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-c649a80893bc4efd2ea99527da7c7af8 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-c649a80893bc4efd2ea99527da7c7af8 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lz35asde-c649a80893bc4efd2ea99527da7c7af8 av-styling-no-styling avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8423 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8423 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems.webp\" alt='A bedroom neatly packed up with boxes for moving.' title='movingFragileItems'  height=\"720\" width=\"720\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems.webp 720w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems-705x705.webp 705w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12\">\n.flex_column.av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8swqr7p-edbcf37e9d5fd234a69212ee03173be4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Use the Right Supplies<\/h2>\n<p>The foundation of safe packing starts with having the right tools. Fragile items need extra support, so skip the worn-out grocery store boxes and invest in high-quality moving supplies. This includes double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, foam sheets, and heavy-duty tape. Specialty boxes, such as dish packs and glass dividers, offer added structure that\u2019s well worth the extra cost. Using the proper materials helps reduce vibration, cushion impact, and create a more stable load overall.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in need of boxes or other moving supplies, Unique Movers has you covered! Call our office at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+13202373776\"><strong>(320) 237-3776<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or fill out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\"><strong>contact form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to inquire about moving supplies.<\/p>\n<h2>Wrap Items Individually<\/h2>\n<p>Every fragile item should be treated as if it were making the journey alone. Wrap each dish, glass, or figurine separately using packing paper, foam sleeves, or bubble wrap. Secure the wrap with tape to keep it snug during handling. For dishes and plates, wrap and stack them vertically, like records, for more strength. Grouping items without wrapping can cause surface scratches or complete breakage, even during short moves.<\/p>\n<h2>Cushion the Bottom &amp; Top<\/h2>\n<p>Think of cushioning as your first and last line of defense. Start every fragile box with at least two inches of soft padding at the bottom. Bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or crumpled paper work well. Once the items are placed inside, repeat the process on top before sealing the box. This protects your contents from sudden jolts, stacked pressure, or unexpected tipping in the truck.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Leave Empty Space<\/h2>\n<p>Fragile items are safest when they don\u2019t move at all. After you place your wrapped items in the box, fill any gaps with soft filler. You can use packing paper, towels, or foam peanuts, anything to create a snug fit. Boxes that rattle or shift are much more likely to result in damage during transport. A properly packed box should feel solid when gently shaken.<\/p>\n<h2>Label Boxes Clearly<\/h2>\n<p>Clear labeling isn&#8217;t just about organization. It also helps protect your stuff! Mark every side of the box with \u201cFragile\u201d and \u201cThis Side Up\u201d using a bold marker or pre-printed labels. This communicates to your movers and helpers that extra care is needed. You can also color-code your boxes by room to speed up unloading and unpacking.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep High-Value Fragile Items With You<\/h2>\n<p>For delicate or irreplaceable belongings like heirlooms, jewelry, or expensive electronics, it\u2019s best to move them yourself when possible. Use small padded containers or personal storage totes and keep them in your vehicle. If that\u2019s not feasible, let your moving team know which boxes contain these valuables so they receive added attention during loading and placement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295\">\n.flex_column.av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-34n6aq-88e9ca677cd27a67654ff67cba9fbae2\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-88e9ca677cd27a67654ff67cba9fbae2{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-88e9ca677cd27a67654ff67cba9fbae2 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-88e9ca677cd27a67654ff67cba9fbae2 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-34n6aq-88e9ca677cd27a67654ff67cba9fbae2 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your Full Service Moving Partner<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6tiu04s-8b20ef35d0d8c3c76b8cc99993a99b72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Unique Movers, we know that successful residential moving starts with smart packing. Whether you need the right supplies, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/packers-movers\/\"><b>full packing service<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, help with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/\"><b>heavy lifting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or all of the above, we\u2019re here to make your move safer and easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From fragile heirlooms to entire kitchens, we handle your belongings with care every step of the way. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\"><b>Fill out our contact form<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call <\/span><a href=\"tel:+13202373776\"><b>(320) 237-3776<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today for full-service moving and packing assistance!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-2l2fdi-3e4f79140d6d3bcd403825668b06dd88-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2l2fdi-3e4f79140d6d3bcd403825668b06dd88\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-2l2fdi-3e4f79140d6d3bcd403825668b06dd88{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all.avia-button.av-2l2fdi-3e4f79140d6d3bcd403825668b06dd88:hover .avia_button_background{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-2l2fdi-3e4f79140d6d3bcd403825668b06dd88 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Request A Quote\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Request A Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-gxhx7-d7ea4e67b54f7a41b148e31b940654cf\">\n.avia-section.av-gxhx7-d7ea4e67b54f7a41b148e31b940654cf{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/tealbkgimg.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-gxhx7-d7ea4e67b54f7a41b148e31b940654cf main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  full avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8425'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-88zx7-363eef7c43f50718ea95ab825d333a8f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-88zx7-363eef7c43f50718ea95ab825d333a8f{\npadding-bottom:40px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-88zx7-363eef7c43f50718ea95ab825d333a8f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-88zx7-363eef7c43f50718ea95ab825d333a8f .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-88zx7-363eef7c43f50718ea95ab825d333a8f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-88zx7-363eef7c43f50718ea95ab825d333a8f av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-16  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><a href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\">Get in touch today<\/a> for an estimate, and to answer any questions you may have about our moving services!<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_3'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8425'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,33,75,71,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-commecial","category-moving","category-organizing-packing","category-residential"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Safely Move Fragile Items<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From dishes to d\u00e9cor, here\u2019s how to pack fragile items properly for your residential move. Learn how to avoid breaks and stress with smart packing tips.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Safely Move Fragile Items\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From dishes to d\u00e9cor, here\u2019s how to pack fragile items properly for your residential move. Learn how to avoid breaks and stress with smart packing tips.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Unique Movers\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-12T17:25:47+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems-socialImage.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"UniqueMovers\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"UniqueMovers\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"UniqueMovers\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/c3af8b0d41afb433b80de2c250f15996\"},\"headline\":\"How to Safely Move Fragile Items\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-12T17:25:47+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":3274,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/movingFragileItems.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"blog\",\"Commecial\",\"Moving\",\"Organizing\\\/Packing\",\"Residential\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/\",\"name\":\"How to Safely Move Fragile Items\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/movingFragileItems.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-12T17:25:47+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/c3af8b0d41afb433b80de2c250f15996\"},\"description\":\"From dishes to d\u00e9cor, here\u2019s how to pack fragile items properly for your residential move. Learn how to avoid breaks and stress with smart packing tips.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/movingFragileItems.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/movingFragileItems.webp\",\"width\":720,\"height\":720,\"caption\":\"Moving boxes are packed up in a living room.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/safely-move-fragile-items\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Safely Move Fragile Items\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/\",\"name\":\"Unique Movers\",\"description\":\"It&#039;s moving day, we make it happen!\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/c3af8b0d41afb433b80de2c250f15996\",\"name\":\"UniqueMovers\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/44d4e96d1f756e2a88437d6a56b03d5430074a4a91c84472a5a6c3de009fd919?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/44d4e96d1f756e2a88437d6a56b03d5430074a4a91c84472a5a6c3de009fd919?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/44d4e96d1f756e2a88437d6a56b03d5430074a4a91c84472a5a6c3de009fd919?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"UniqueMovers\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversmn.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uniquemoversusa.com\\\/MN\\\/about\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/uniquemovers\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Safely Move Fragile Items","description":"From dishes to d\u00e9cor, here\u2019s how to pack fragile items properly for your residential move. Learn how to avoid breaks and stress with smart packing tips.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Safely Move Fragile Items","og_description":"From dishes to d\u00e9cor, here\u2019s how to pack fragile items properly for your residential move. Learn how to avoid breaks and stress with smart packing tips.","og_url":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/","og_site_name":"Unique Movers","article_published_time":"2025-12-12T17:25:47+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":630,"url":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems-socialImage.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"UniqueMovers","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"UniqueMovers","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/"},"author":{"name":"UniqueMovers","@id":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/#\/schema\/person\/c3af8b0d41afb433b80de2c250f15996"},"headline":"How to Safely Move Fragile Items","datePublished":"2025-12-12T17:25:47+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/"},"wordCount":3274,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems.webp","articleSection":["blog","Commecial","Moving","Organizing\/Packing","Residential"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/","url":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/","name":"How to Safely Move Fragile Items","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems.webp","datePublished":"2025-12-12T17:25:47+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/#\/schema\/person\/c3af8b0d41afb433b80de2c250f15996"},"description":"From dishes to d\u00e9cor, here\u2019s how to pack fragile items properly for your residential move. Learn how to avoid breaks and stress with smart packing tips.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/movingFragileItems.webp","width":720,"height":720,"caption":"Moving boxes are packed up in a living room."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/safely-move-fragile-items\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Safely Move Fragile Items"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/#website","url":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/","name":"Unique Movers","description":"It&#039;s moving day, we make it happen!","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/#\/schema\/person\/c3af8b0d41afb433b80de2c250f15996","name":"UniqueMovers","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/44d4e96d1f756e2a88437d6a56b03d5430074a4a91c84472a5a6c3de009fd919?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/44d4e96d1f756e2a88437d6a56b03d5430074a4a91c84472a5a6c3de009fd919?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/44d4e96d1f756e2a88437d6a56b03d5430074a4a91c84472a5a6c3de009fd919?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"UniqueMovers"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/uniquemoversmn.com"],"url":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/author\/uniquemovers\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8425"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8427,"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8425\/revisions\/8427"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}