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How to Pack Specific Items for a Household Move
Begin with the larger items. Smaller items can go toward the top. Wrap each piece individually with several pieces of newsprint. Next, wrap three to five previously wrapped plates together and stand each bundle on its edge. Never lay them flat. Add 3-4 inches of crumpled paper and a cardboard divider before creating a second level. Glassware and Crystal Always individually wrap and never put one piece inside another. Place on the very top level of your carton and pack rim down. Especially fragile items should be packed in a separate carton and then packed in a larger carton surrounded by cushioning. Lamps and Other Light Fixtures Remove shade, bulb and harp assembly. Double wrap the bulb and harp assembly. Wrap the base and cushion it in a dish pack or similar type box. For lampshades, select the carton size close to the shade measurements. Pack only one shade per container. Don't use crumpled newsprint inside or around the outside of the shade. Glass lampshades and chandeliers should be professionally packed in sturdy crates. Food Never pack perishable items, aerosol kitchen products or frozen food. Box dry foods in medium-sized cartons after taping any openings or tops closed. Jars should also be taped shut and wrapped and well-cushioned. Pack cans and jars in smaller cartons. Clothes Clothing can be left in sturdy dressers or packed in suitcases. Other foldable clothing should be packed in medium-sized cartons. Hanging clothing should be packed in wardrobe cartons available from your Sureway Relocation movers. If wardrobe cartons are not used, be sure to remove hangers and pack in lined cartons. Hats should be left in their boxes and packed in moving cartons. Small cartons loosely filled with newsprint also help protect hats. Mirrors, Pictures, Artwork, and Glass Table Tops We recommend purchasing special cartons for all but the smallest items in this category. Mirror and picture cartons can handle most items. Only one article should be packed in each carton. You will want to consider professional crating assistance for oversized or heavy items such as table tops. Cups and Glasses Wrap individually. Cups with handles should be cushioned with another layer of paper. Pack with rims down. Cushion and layer with crumpled paper. Books Pack in smaller boxes with open edges alternating with the bindings. Hardback books, or those with fragile covers should be wrapped for protection. Curtains and Draperies Wardrobe cartons are excellent for hanging curtains and drapes. You can also fold them and pack in cartons that have been lined with clean newsprint. Bedding Mattresses must be covered to protect them from soil and damage. Large bedding materials can be packed in boxes or wrapped in protective plastic. No bedding materials should be left uncovered or loose. Small Appliances Clocks, radios and other small appliances should be individually wrapped and packed along with linens or towels or surrounded with crushed paper for protection. Flowers and Plants Live plants and potted flowers will likely not survive a long distance move. We recommend taking your plants with you, selling them, or having them shipped by a company that specializes in shipping live plants. Large and Small Home Electronics Original manufacturers packaging with Styrofoam inserts provides the best protection for moving electronic goods. If these are not available, large or medium cartons should be used and the item well wrapped and cushioned. Larger home electronics such as consoles and large screen TVs should not be packed and will be moved as furniture. Computers and grandfather clocks require special pre-move preparation. Washer and Dryer Washing machines should have all hoses disconnected and containerized. If you place hoses in the tub or drum, be sure to wrap the metal couplings with cloth or paper to avoid damage to the tub's surface. Unplug the electric cord and tape to the back. Major Appliances Many appliances require special servicing, disconnecting and preparation. If necessary, Sureway Relocation will arrange third party services to prepare these items for your move. You may be able to perform most of the requirements yourself. Refrigerators Refrigerators should be emptied of all food. Shelves should be secured in place or detached and wrapped. The electric cord should be unplugged and taped to the back. If there is an icemaker, it should be disconnected from the water line and drained in advance. Tools Any power tools containing gasoline or oil should be drained before moving. Long handled tools can be bundled. Hand tools should be wrapped and packed.
Call Sureway Relocation TODAY for a FREE moving quote at (877) 974-1884 and to find out more on how you can prepare for your household move whether it be local or long distance!
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