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Packing Tips:
Packing is a very important part of you move. The way you prepare your
belongings for transport will affect both the speed of your move, and the
condition in which they arrive. General rules for packing are really just
common sense:
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Pack one room at a time. This will help you when it comes time to
unpack.
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Pack a couple of cartons a day, starting well ahead of the move.
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Mark all boxes, designating room and box number.
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Be sure to have plenty of "filling" material available.
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Be sure that the bottoms of all cartons are secured and will hold the
weight of the contents.
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Packing tape or gummed tape is better than masking tape.
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Pack heavier items
toward the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top. Try to
keep a per-box weight of 50 pounds or less; it makes moving a lot
easier. A general rule to remember on carton size -- the heavier the
item, the smaller the carton.
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Use small boxes for
heavier items; larger boxes for light weight, bulky items. Do not over
or under pack boxes. If you over pack, the box is likely to split and
you will have things sticking out the top. This makes it difficult for
the mover to stack them on the truck. Pack heavier items toward the
bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top. Try to keep a
per-box weight of 50 pounds or less; it makes moving a lot easier.
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Try to use newer,
sturdier boxes. Boxes that have seen many moves may not keep your
belongings as safe as a newer box. Used grocery store boxes will work
fine for sturdy items, but pack breakables in something more
substantial.
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Use plenty of
packing materials--packing paper, peanuts, bubble wrap. It is very
important to put a generous layer of materials at the bottom of boxes
containing fragile items
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Use only strong,
corrugated cartons with covers. We can supply you with specially made
cartons, for everything from mattresses to clothing and mirrors. The
added protection of mover-provided cartons may avoid damage that results
from the use of poor-quality packing materials.
How to seal a box?
Tape the bottom of every box; tape the top closed tightly when full.
Run two strips of tape along the side and one strip down the center. (If
the box is still not strong enough, apply more tape on the sides.)
Packing China:
Wrap china and all fragile objects in paper individually. Large plates and
heavy pieces should be placed on their edge and on the bottom of the
container. Cups and saucers should be placed towards the top of the box.
Plates and dishes should be placed in vertical positions with pads of
paper in between.
Mirrors, glass
tops to furniture, large pictures:
For complete safety,
these items may be crated for shipment. For local moves, these items can
be covered with bubble wrap or placed in picture/mirror cartons. Tell your
relocation coordinator about valuable painting for special care. Wrap
small mirrors, pictures, paintings, and frames and place on edge in
cartons. Place large pictures and paintings on edge in heavy cardboard
containers. Large wall or dresser mirrors will be taken down by the movers
and placed in special cartons. For added safety, place tape diagonally
across mirror to protect better against damage. Do not place newspaper
directly against paintings.
Specialized
Packing Tips
The list of individual household items is endless. Most can be packed by
following our packing pointers. Here are some additional packing tips for
major items. If you want a more comprehensive list of how to pack special
items, drop us a line.
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