Fragile Items:
* Cushion the bottom of the box(s) with bubble wrap or
rolled up paper.
* Wrap each piece
individually. Bubble wrap is ideal for this purpose, but newsprint or
unprinted soft paper
will also
work.
* Wrap flatware in-groups of
three and wrap each bundle.
* Place bubble wrap or a few
layers of paper between each piece of china of fragile items.
* Cushion the tops and sides
of the box to prevent shifting. When you shake the box, you should not
hear
anything
move. If the contents of the box is secure and steady, the lower the
risk of damage.
Clothing:
* Make sure all dresser
drawers are completely empty.
* Put hanging clothes in wardrobe
boxes.
* Use the bottom of wardrobe boxes
for shoes.
Pictures/Paintings:
* Please box all of your
pictures or paintings. Always Moving & Relocation Services can
provide the necessary
items at
your request.
Electrical Items:
* If possible, pack all
electronics in their original boxes. If the original cartons are not
available, always pack
the item(s)
using bubble wrap and please use the correct size box.
* Color code all wires for
easier installation.
* Personal computer: Backup
important files.
Helpful Hints:
* Make sure all boxes are
completely full. This prevents them from being crushed when they are
stacked.
* Tape the bottom of every
box, close and tape the top of the box tightly. Run strips of tape along
the sides
and stripes
of tape along the center. ( If the box is not strong enough, apply more
tape to the sides.)
* Use small to medium boxes
for heavier items and use the larger boxes for light-weight or bulky
items.
* Always wrap fragile/or
small items individually.
* To prevent shifting and
breakage, stuff the top, sides, and bottom of boxes with paper or bubble
wrap.
*To make the unpacking
process much smoother, number or mark the contents of each box. You may
want to
make a note as to
which room it belongs.
Tips:
Proper packing is very
important. As local moving charges are based on time, there are ways to
reduce
the time, thus the cost of
your move. The single most important way to ensure a efficient move
is to be
organized. Avoid
stress and save money by being prepared when the movers arrive on
your scheduled move day.
DO NOT PACK the
following item(s):
*Valuable papers, money, jewelry, or securities. Keep these item(s) with
you at all times.
*
Flammable item(s) such as aerosol cans, paint, gasoline, propane, etc.
*
Perishable item(s) such as frozen foods, produce plants, etc.
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