Dealing with a flooded home or business is a stressful experience, to say the least. Not only do you have to deal with water damage and cleaning up the mess, but you also need to protect your belongings during transit to a safer place. These are all aspects of flood cleanup that should not be taken lightly.

One of the most important things to consider when packing your items for transport is selecting the correct packaging materials. Even if your belongings were not directly affected by flooding, it's essential to pack them properly before moving them out of harm's way.

Here are some tips for using appropriate packing materials during flood cleanup:

1. Boxes: Select sturdy boxes that can support weight without collapsing or breaking in transit. It's helpful if they feature handles for easier carrying too.

2. Bubble Wrap: Wrapping fragile items like glassware and ceramics results in better protection against shock or vibration that might occur while transporting them.

3. Plastic Bags: For soft goods such as clothing, bedding, and other fabrics use plastic bags since they provide an extra layer of protection against moisture which could otherwise exacerbate dampness resulting from water damage.

4. Tape: High-quality tape helps hold everything together securely so things won't get smashed in transit due to shifting around in transit or rolling off shelves when loading/unloading vehicles full of packed goods (this approach secures any loose items).

5. Shredded Paper/Polystyrene Packaging Peanuts - You may want cushions at some places between tightly packed surfaces where good wrapping doesn't necessarily protect objects adequately enough; consider lining necessary areas with these lightweight packaging fillers suitable especially well for providing additional cushioning on top or wherever necessary

Regardless of what kinds of accessories one may use - all must be careful about promoting cross-contamination from location-to-location by ensuring their tools never become saturated in dirty fluids contaminated by bacteria still present after flooding. Using proper materials is critical, and when done correctly, it'll save you the time that may otherwise be spent re-cleaning or fixing damaged items.

If your belongings aren't packed appropriately for transit during flood cleanup, they could sustain further damage resulting in total loss. We recommend consulting with a professional cleaning company experienced in dealing with flood cleanup situations who should help guide you through your choices concerning appropriate packing materials whilst maintaining proper handling throughout the process.