Top Ten Furniture Removal tips

10 Top Packing Tips

Where to start:

• Begin packing early and only pack one room at a time.
• Start packing items that are not used frequently, such as books, out of season clothing, etc.
• Label each carton on the sides and top with its contents and the room it is going into.
• Heavy items like books and appliances should be packed in their own smaller sized box so that they are lighter to handle.

Protecting your goods:

• Individually wrap and pack each item.
• Place packing paper or buffering at the bottom of each carton: blankets, pillows, and towels work well for this purpose.
• Mark cartons as Heavy or Fragile if necessary.
• Pack boxes to their full capacity by using crunched packing paper to fill empty spaces, but do not overload in such a way that the box may lose its shape, or rupture.
• Use large amounts of packing tape to secure both sides of each box.

Specific items:Furniture:

• Make sure that doors and drawers of your furniture are securely shut (use tape, rope or strong ribbon).
• Take shelving out of cupboards and units.
• Empty dressers- hanging clothes can go in a Port-A-Robe boxes.
  Major Appliances:
• Freezers, refrigerators, washers, driers, stoves, etc., should be dry and clean. If you choose to discard any of these items, make sure that a child cannot enter and be locked inside.
  Paintings & Posters:
• Use bubble wrap and cover with cardboard – it protects the glass and picture frame.
  Lamps & Lampshades:
• Remove light bulbs from lamps. Put shades in a separate box and mark “Fragile”.
  Electronics:
• Pack in original packaging if possible. Pack each item individually. Use bubble wrap and mark “Fragile”.
  Home Computers:
• Backup all your files onto CDs or DVDs.
  Before the move:
• Make a list of all your cartons and their contents.
• Essential items you want first access to, should be the last boxes loaded into the removal truck.
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