Packing Tips To Remember:
Start collecting boxes early. An easy way to store cartons
so they do not take up storage space is to open both ends
and flatten them out. Cartons can be resealed with tape
as you use them.
Pack on a room-by-room basis. Don't pack the living room
articles with things from the kitchen. This will eliminate
confusion when its time to unpack.
Start packing early. Even if you only pack two boxes
a day, in thirty days you will have packed sixty boxes.
Start in areas where the goods are not in frequent use
such as the cellar, attic, garage, closed shelves, etc.
Consider purchasing some specialized cartons for items
such as mattresses, clothing, mirrors, pictures and tall
items such as table lamps.
Hanging clothing such as suits, dresses and coats can
be easily achieved by utilizing mover's wardrobe cartons.
This will save you the trouble and expense of having your
garments cleaned and pressed later. You should not leave
clothing in garment bags because they are not designed
to withstand moving stress. Clothing travels better in
wardrobes with the garment bags folded and placed in the
bottom of the wardrobe carton.
Dresser drawers do not need to be empty; movers can handle
chests with the drawer contents left intact. Do look through
all drawers and remove any breakable and/or valuable articles.
Make sure that drawer contents are not too heavy because
too much weight can cause damage to the drawer while en
route.
What size boxes should you use? The rule of thumb is
that small, heavy articles like books, records and canned
goods should be in smaller boxes. Bulkier but not-so-heavy
articles such as pots, pans, linens, and small kitchen
appliances can go in somewhat larger boxes. Very bulky,
lightweight articles such as blankets, pillows, toys,
large lampshades, and shoes go in the largest boxes.
Avoid over packing cartons. Weight of small cartons should
not exceed 40 lbs., medium cartons 50 lbs., and large
cartons 60 lbs.
Do not pack any flammables, combustibles or explosives.
The safety of the shipment is of primary concern and it
is also in violation of Federal regulations. Movers are
not allowed to transport aerosol spray cans, paint, paint
thinner, gasoline, or anything else of a flammable or
explosive nature.
