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RECOMMENDED PACKING MATERIALS
Cartons. Packing
cartons are specifically designed in various sizes for various purposes
and the contents they contain. The cartons that you may get from your
local grocery or liquor store may be damaged, cut or have the corners
crushed. Look for cartons in good condition with the covers intact. You
may also ask your mover regarding the purchase of used or new cartons.
They will have cartons specifically designed for items such as mirrors,
beds, china, clothing etc.
Packing paper.
You may save up newspaper for use in packing, but note the ink may rub
off onto the items packed requiring cleaning before being put away. You
can purchase packing paper from your mover, which will not soil your belongings.
Packing tape.
Masking tape is not recommended. The best tape is plastic and approximately
1.5 to 2 inches wide.
Bubble wrap and
tissue. Used to wrap very delicate, fragile items such as figurines.
Scissors or a cutting blade.
Markers.
Used to label the contents of cartons.
GENERAL PACKING GUIDELINES
- Begin packing well
in advance. Start with items least used in your household.
- Pack one room at
a time, labeling each carton with the general contents and the destination
room in the new home.
- Cartons containing
fragile or high value items should be clearly marked for your mover.
- Follow the guideline
below as to what cartons to use for your belongings, and remember,
the heavier the contents, the smaller the carton.
- Ensure the bottoms
of the cartons are well taped to hold the contents.
- When packing individual
cartons, place the heavier items on the bottom, graduating to the lightest
items on top.
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
It is best to take
the following paperwork and valuables with you, rather than have them
packed and transported by your mover.
- Cash
- Coin/stamp collections
- Deeds/wills
- Mortgage or rental
paperwork
- Stock/bond certificates
- Jewelry
- Family photos or
videos
- Contents of safety
deposit box
DO NOT PACK
The following items
are classified as dangerous or hazardous goods and cannot be transported
by your mover.
- Aerosol cans
- Ammunition
- Firearms
- Bleach
- Cleaning fluids
- Paints and paint
thinner
- Matches
- Lighter fluid
- Batteries
- BBQ tanks
- Pressurized tanks
- Flammable or corrosive
chemicals
- Loaded firearms
- Firecrackers
- Flares
- Explosives
- Perishable goods
- Food in glass jars
- Gasoline
- Kerosene
- Fertilizers containing
Ammonium Nitrate
- Live plants
CARTON TYPES
Crystal/Dresden Carton
These small cartons are
used for packing small, very fragile items which are then put into other
cartons.
2 Cubic Foot
Carton
The 2 cube is a small
carton used for heavy items such as books, CDs, canned food, tools. The
heavier the contents, the smaller the carton.
4 Cubic Foot
Carton
The 4 cube is often used
for mid-weight, midsize items such as pots, pans, clothing, shoes, nonperishable
food items.
5 Cubic Foot
Carton
The 5 cube is generally
used for items such as bedding, linen, towels, lampshades, toys, etc.
China Barrel
This is a thick carton
used to pack dishes, china and glassware, lamps - items of a fragile nature.
Mirror/Picture Carton
These cartons come in
varying sizes and can telescope to fit varying sizes of pictures, mirrors,
etc.
Wardrobe Carton
These tall cartons have
a bar that attaches across the top to allow clothing on hangers to be
placed on the bar and packed. They can also be used for drapes or without
the bar for bulky items that are not too heavy.
Mattress Carton or Mattress bag
These cartons or bags come in every size for every mattress
and box spring type.
GUIDELINES FOR PACKING AND PREPARING
SPECIFIC ITEMS
LARGE APPLIANCES
Most major gas or electric
appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers require special servicing
to ensure safe transportation. All parts should be professionally secured
prior to transport. Gas appliances in particular need professional disconnection
and reconnection.
PIANOS
It is best to ask your
mover if the moving crew is able to handle the disassembly/reassembly
of your piano or if a specialist should be hired to do this. Crating of
this item is also recommended.
CLOCKS
Large clocks, such as
grandfather clocks, often require special disassembly and possibly crating,
which your mover can provide. With any clock, it is important to remove
the pendulum.
WATERBEDS
Your mover may provide
special servicing for your waterbed including draining and filling. If
you choose to drain and fill the bed yourself, it is best to follow your
manufacturer's instructions. You will want to pack your waterbed mattress/bladder
very carefully. Pack in a carton with only soft items such as comforters
and linen.
BUREAUS & DRESSERS
Clothing may remain in
drawers for transport. Ensure the drawers are not overloaded as this may
cause damage to the drawers themselves. Also, remove any fragile or small
loose items from the drawers and pack separately. During the loading process,
your driver will pad the entire piece to ensure the drawers remain in
place.
COMPUTERS
Make backups of all files
on the computer. Remove disks from their drives and replace with the original
cardboard disks. It is best to park your system, that is, remove the recording
heads from the data area. If you are unfamiliar as to how to do so, and
it isn't mentioned in your computer manual, contact the manufacturer for
advice. Once this is done, all cables should be removed and individually
wrapped. Any non-detachable cords should also be wrapped. If possible,
it is best to pack these items in their original cartons with the original
packing material provided. If you don't have the original cartons, make
sure you use plenty of padding to protect each item in the carton.
Printers should also
be packed in their original cartons. Make sure you remove the ink cartridges
and pack them separately.
SMALL KITCHEN
APPLIANCES
It is most convenient
to pack small kitchen appliances such as your toaster, can opener, and
blender together in one or several cartons. Each item should be wrapped
individually in several pieces of packing paper and placed in a pre-filled
carton of wadded packing paper. Spaces in the cartons may be filled with
smaller items such as pots and pans.
DRY OR CANNED
FOOD
Dry foods that have been
opened should be securely sealed with tape to avoid spillage. Lids to
any jars, such as spices should be securely closed. Dry food items in
breakable containers should be wrapped with several sheets of packing
paper. Sealed cans may be placed in the carton without wrapping.
GLASSES, CUPS & STEMWARE
Pack each glass with 2
pieces of packing paper. Take the 4 corners of the paper and fold into
the glass. This creates a protective lining for the next glass to be inserted.
Wrap the third cup as you did the first one and place into the stack.
A fourth glass may then be added. Finally, completely wrap the stack with
several pieces of packing paper, taping the paper securely to the bundle.
Place the bundles upright in the carton, pre-filled with wadded packing
paper in the bottom, and ensure they are separated with plenty of packing
paper. Stemware must be packed individually with plenty of paper and packed
stem up in the carton. Place wadded packing paper onto the top of the
contents and tape the carton securely. Mark "Fragile - Glassware".
PLATES AND
DISHWARE
Place wadded packing paper
along the bottom, sides and corners of the carton. Place your first plate
in the center of a stack of packing paper; wrap two sheets of paper over
the plate. Place the second plate on top and use two more pieces of paper
to enfold the plate. Continue until you have a bundle of 4 plates. Place
the bundle on edge rather than flat in the carton. Mark "Fragile - Dishware".
LAMPS
Line the carton with a
generous amount of packing paper or bedding and linen. Remove the shades,
bulbs, harps and finials (metal attachments). The harps and finials may
be wrapped in packing paper and taped to the inside of the carton. Roll
the lamp cord and secure with a twist tie or wrap around the base of the
lamp. Place the lamp on several pieces of paper and wrap around the lamp,
tucking or taping the paper into the base of the lamp. Tape any loose
ends of the paper to the lamp and secure the top with tape. If you are
packing more than one lamp in a carton, separate with bedding, pillows,
linen, etc. Mark "Fragile - Lamps".
LAMP SHADES
Lamp shades can be nested
together provided there is a sufficient amount of clean packing paper
placed in between each shade. No other items should be packed with lampshades.
Some shades such as those made of silk should be packed separately. Pad
the carton with plenty of wadded packing paper.
PICTURES/PAINTINGS
Small pictures or paintings
should be individually wrapped in bubble wrap and placed upright - not
flat -in the carton. These can be placed in cartons with other items such
as towels or bedding. Larger framed items, including mirrors, can be specially
packed by your mover. If you choose to pack these items yourself, the
following guidelines may be followed. Place an "x" of masking tape across
the glass to help protect the picture against damage should the glass
be broken. Place your picture face down on several sheets of packing paper.
Wrap the picture completely with the paper and seal the wrapping with
tape. Line the bottom of your picture carton with packing paper and slide
the picture into the carton. If there is sufficient space, more than one
picture can be placed in a carton. Ensure the pictures are buffered with
plenty of packing paper or bubble wrap. Once all pictures are placed into
the carton, place wadded packing paper on top of the pictures and seal
the carton. Mark "Fragile - Paintings/Pictures".
GARAGE ITEMS
& TOOLS
All gasoline and oil must
be drained from any tools or machinery that is to be transported, such
as lawn mowers, chain saws and snow/leaf blowers. Batteries must also
be disconnected. Arrange for disposal of propane tanks as your mover will
not transport them. Long handled garden tools may be bundled and taped
together for transport. This is also applicable to curtain rods.
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