More packing Tips
- Your chances for a damage-free move are much greater
when the movers do the packing. They're experienced and
they use only the best boxes and packing supplies. However,
you can save a lot of money if you do the bulk of the packing,
though you should limit yourself only to highly replaceable
and non-fragile items such as books, linens, clothing,
inexpensive plates, dishes, and small kitchen appliances.
Keep in mind that the movers are not liable for the items
they didn't pack, however, these items will be cheaper
to replace in case of damage as opposed to hiring workers
and purchasing their supplies. Let the movers pack your
furniture, mattresse
- Purchase the proper boxes. Wardrobe boxes save you valuable
ironing time later on. Although you can pack t-shirts and
jeans in suitcases and regular boxes, you don't want to
pack your fine clothing such as suits or dresses in the
same place. Mattress cartons protect your mattresses from
filth, grease, and rips and tears during the transit. Padded
dish boxes with dividers help protect your fine china.
For your replaceable and non-fragile items, you can save
money by obtaining free boxes from the supermarket and
wrapping the
- Take the time to pack your items carefully, especially
if you are packing your fragile items on your own. It is
recommended that you purchase the professional packing
supplies for these items. However if you use regular boxes,
it is important that you buffer and separate the fragile
items with plenty of old newspaper, bubble wrap, sheets,
blankets, pillows, or towels. Fill in empty spaces to minimize
movement during transit. Wrap each item separately. Pack
plates and glass objects vertically, rather than flat and
stacked. Fully secure the bottoms to
- The heavier the items, the smaller the box it should
occupy. Don't toss everything into one huge box. It will
make the hauling much more difficult. Keep the weight of
each box under 50 pounds. Remember to lift with yo
- You should never let the movers pack your jewelry, family
heirlooms, hobby collections, or other priceless items.
Should they be lost or damaged, the insurable value will
not come anywhere close to the value you would place on
them. Pack these items personally and take them with you,
either in the car or as carry-on lug
- Do not pack hazardous materials. These items include:
paint, thinners, solvents, oils, varnishes, firearms and
ammunition, bottled gas, propane, lamp oil, anything flammable,
explosive, or corrosive, motor fuels and oils, nail polish
remover, bleach and aerosol cans. Also note that spilled
sesame oil leaves a t
- Facilitate and organize the loading process by designating
a room in your home, preferably the one closest to the
door, in which to place all of your boxes. This will also
help keep the area to and around your large pieces of furniture
open. Group related boxes since they'll end up in the same
room.
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