What is the purpose of stretch wrap?

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If you&#;ll be moving soon, don&#;t forget the stretch wrap when purchasing packing supplies. Once used primarily by only professional movers, this handy plastic wrap for moving is now available in various sizes and gauges and perfect for any DIY move. With no sticky residue like tape, it&#;s easy to apply and even easier to remove. It&#;s also recyclable so it&#;s environmentally-friendly too.

When choosing stretch wrap, there are a few choices to keep in mind: 65 Gauge vs 75 Gauge The higher the number, the better the protection, so pick up 75 gauge wrap for securing and protecting larger items. For smaller, lighter jobs, keep 65 gauge stretch wrap on hand.

Blown or Pre-Stretched?

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Pre-stretched wrap is a newer product and is lighter weight than regular stretch wrap. Because it&#;s pre-stretched, it doesn&#;t require quite as much pull as traditional blown stretch wrap when wrapping larger items like furniture. If you&#;ll be moving multiple large items, pre-stretched may be the way to go. If you have few large items, regular blown wrap will work just fine.

Handle or No Handle?

While handles make it easier to apply the wrap, the design does limit the width of wrap available. Our handled stretch wrap is 3" wide so it&#;s good for smaller items, but pick up a larger non-handled roll which, at 17" and 18" will offer more than five times the width for wrapping large pieces of furniture, appliances, etc. Click over to see all of our stretch wrap options:

1. Wrap jewelry displays.

Have one of those pretty wall displays for your jewelry? No need to pack your necklaces and bracelets away, simply wrap the entire piece with wrap to keep jewelry safe inside and ready to hang once you&#;re in your new home.

2. Cover drawers.

No need to unload dresser drawers. Simply pull the drawer out and wrap with an 80 gauge wrap to create an instant &#;box&#; that keeps contents inside.

3. Wrap cabinet doors closed.

Have a wardrobe, media center, or other piece of furniture with doors? Place a piece of wrap around the entire cabinet to keep doors from opening during transit.

4. Bundle long awkward items together.

Curtain rods, brooms, and more can be placed and secured together to make them easier and faster to carry.

5. Keep it rolled.

Once rugs, mats, etc. are rolled, wrap with stretch wrap to keep them that way.

6. Bubble wrap buddy.

Bubble wrap is great for small fragile items, but not when the bubble wrap comes off during unpacking. Add a length of stretch wrap to keep bubble wrap in place until you&#;re ready to remove it.

7. No spills allowed.

In the kitchen and bathroom, remove the caps or tops on bottles or jars, place a large piece of stretch wrap over the opening and put the cap or top back on.

8. Keep &#;em stacked.

Bundle forks, spoons, etc. and other items that can be stacked and secured; it will take up less space in the moving box.

9. Handle the large but light.

Toss pillows, stuffed animals, etc. are easier to tote when bundled together into one easy piece.

10. Lid insurance.

Stretch wrap around plastic storage tubs ensures the lids stay on, even during the jumble of a move.

11. Cord keeper.

Wrangle all those electric cords, electronics accessories, chargers, etc. easily with a quick wrap.

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12. Furniture saver.

Wrap pillow-back sofas to keep all of the pieces in place. Secure moving pads with stretch wrap to keep the layer of protection in place (the ultimate protection for leather furniture!).

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Stretch wrap, Mover&#;s Wrap, plastic wrap, cellophane wrap, etc. Plastic stretch wrap has plenty of nicknames. More importantly, it has even more uses. From bundling and binding, to protecting and sealing, there are countless ways to use plastic moving wrap around the home or office that go well beyond moving and storage. If you&#;re on the fence about whether you need a roll of plastic stretch wrap to help with your packing needs, this guide shows all the unique ways you can use it to make packing and moving easier.

What is Plastic Stretch Wrap?

Plastic stretch wrap is a flexible cast film used primarily to bind and bundle household items during the packing process. This versatile tool is essential in the world of packing and moving because it makes loads more manageable, more compact, and better protected from dust, dirt, and scratches.

Unlike tape, plastic stretch wrap only sticks to itself, so it doesn&#;t leave behind any sticky residue on wood finishes and other surfaces you want to keep protected. It&#;s available in different gauges of plastic and sizes to accommodate a wide variety of items and use cases.

Not all plastic wraps are created equal, however. It&#;s important to note that some plastic wraps, like kitchen wrap, use a lighter gauge that&#;s not suitable for bulkier items. Other wraps use a heavier gauge intended for wrapping and securing everything from furniture to commercial pallets.

U-Haul Mover&#;s Wrap: The Ideal Furniture Wrap

We designed Mover&#;s Wrap with the do-it-yourself mover in mind. Our plastic stretch wrap is made with heavy-duty 75-gauge cast film, ideal for protecting bulky furniture during moving and storage. It&#;s available in 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-inch wide rolls. The smaller rolls are great bundling and binding, while the larger rolls are ideal for wrapping large pieces of furniture. Unlike many other plastic stretch wraps you&#;ll find out there, Mover&#;s Wrap comes with a handle for easy tension control and application.

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7 Creative Ways to Use Your Stretch Plastic Wrap

Protects Furniture

Now that you got the crash course on plastic stretch wrap, you can picture how to put it to use. There are plenty more, but here are seven of our favorite ways to use Mover&#;s Wrap.

1. Protecting Furniture and Appliances

Wrapping furniture and appliances is the number one use for plastic stretch wrap, and for good reason. Since these items can&#;t fit in a moving box, covering them entirely in a protective material is the next best solution. Some tips for wrapping your furniture and appliances:

• Clean and dry your items first
• Remove extra pieces or parts (if applicable) to make wrapping easier
• Leave some overlap so the wrap sticks to itself and stays in place
• Wrap tightly so it stays in place during transport

Securing your furniture in plastic wrap alone is a solid way to protect against dust and debris, but for best protection, we recommend draping your item in a Furniture Pad/moving blanket first, then securing the pad using Mover&#;s Wrap. This tactic is also helpful if you&#;re wrapping a leather or wooden surface, as it will keep potential trapped moisture from damaging your belongings. Learn more about using moving blankets.

2. Bundling Long, Awkard Items

Bundles Awkward Items

When it&#;s time to pack the garage or shed, you may be wondering if there's an easy way to get those rakes, shovels, brooms, and other long, awkward items packed. Have we mentioned Mover&#;s Wrap yet? Use a 5&#; roll to bundle these items together at the top and bottom of the handles. When bundled, they can be carried to the moving truck in one easy trip and won&#;t shift in the truck once you&#;re on the road. This doesn&#;t apply only to lawn equipment. Any awkward non-fragile items, like curtain rods, couch cushions, stuffed animals, and electric cords can be bundled together using plastic stretch wrap.

3. Organizing Silverware

Silverware is another item that commonly gives movers trouble during the packing phase. You don&#;t want your silverware set loosely cluttering the moving box, but you also don&#;t want to waste time individually wrapping or bundling them together. Avoid the issue altogether and use a 5&#; roll of Mover&#;s Wrap to wrap the silverware organizer so that everything stays where it should. It only takes minutes, so you&#;ll have more time to pack glassware and dishware.

4. Rolling Up Rugs and Mats

Rolls Up Rugs & Mats

Quickly bundling large, awkwardly shaped items to make them easier to manage is a key benefit of using Mover's Wrap. Rugs and mats are another example of how this works. Roll your rug tight like a sleeping bag, then use a 5&#; or 10&#; roll of Mover&#;s Wrap to secure it on both ends. Not only is it easier to carry a rug in a compact package, but it also helps you avoid creases.

5. Securing Liquids in Bottles

If you&#;ve built up a vast collection of cleaning supplies, shampoos, and other bottled liquids, you might be wondering how to move them without spilling. You can close the lid as tightly as you want, but extreme temperatures and altitude changes can affect the viscousness of the liquid and allow it leak out if the bottle topples. The solution? Tear off a small piece of Mover&#;s Wrap and place it over the top of the bottle underneath the lid to seal in liquids for the journey ahead.

6. Keeping Drawers Closed

Keep Drawers Closed

There&#;s a lot of movement in the back of a moving truck once it gets going. If you load a dresser or cabinet without securing the drawers, you risk them flying open when you come to a stop or take a tight turn. Many people use tape to keep them shut, but that's tough to peel off later and it leaves behind a sticky mess on your furniture. Mover&#;s Wrap not only doesn&#;t leave any residue behind, but it&#;s simple to use. Just wrap around the item entirely to keep drawers and doors closed.

7. Covering Artwork and Wall Décor

Although we recommend going the extra mile when packing artwork for moving and using a proper box and packing kit, Mover&#;s Wrap can be helpful here as well. Since the wrap is tear-resistant and residue-free, it makes a great cover for valuable artwork and framed wall décor. Use it to keep glass frames from cracking or shattering. Or use it as an extra layer of protection before placing the frame in a box.

Packing Made Easier

When you&#;re ready to start your packing journey, U-Haul is here to help. We have all the moving and packing supplies you need to efficiently and safely pack for moving and storage, all in one place. Order your supplies online and choose from Same Day delivery or FREE in-store pickup from a U-Haul location near you.

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