- Pack one room at
a time and start with the areas that are least used such as a basement
or garage.
- Start packing well
ahead of time and pack a couple of cartons a day. This way the job will
not seem so monumental.
- Mark all cartons
designating the room and contents. As you finish packing the carton,
list the room location and a description of the contents on the side
of the carton.
- You must complete
the high value inventory and notify your mover of any high value items
that will be included in your shipment. Do not seal the cartons containing
high value items until the mover has the opportunity to inspect the
items.
- Be sure to have
plenty of packing paper available to fill the cartons and to act as
a cushion. After the carton is full, fill in any gaps with crushed paper
to prevent shifting during transport. You can also use foam-packing
pellets or blankets and towels for fill.
- Try to keep a per-box
weight at a maximum of 50 pounds; it makes moving a lot easier for both
you and your mover. Be sure that the bottoms of all cartons are taped
securely and will hold the weight of the contents.
- Empty drawers of
breakables and liquids, and anything that would damage the piece of
furniture. For example, heavy books, candles, perfumes, and glassware
should all be removed prior to transport.
- Similar items should
be packed together. For example, delicate stemware should be packed
in the same carton with your china and other fragile items, not with
books or other heavy items.
- Keep items that
belong together in the same carton. For example, remote control and
wiring for electronic equipment.
- Wrap items individually
in clean white newsprint. Use tissue paper for delicate china and stemware
making sure that no edges, rims or corners are left unprotected.
- Use colored tissue
paper for small items that may be lost during unpacking.
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