Packing
and Storage Essentials
 Strong
packing boxes
Bubble wrap
for packing fragile items
Tissue and
ink-free packing paper
Scissors
Knife for
opening boxes
Several
broad-tip markers to label boxes
Rolls of
packing tape
Packing
and Storage Tips
Get
more boxes than you think you will need.
Get smaller
boxes for books. Use bigger boxes for lighter items.
Pack room-by-room,
keeping similar items together.
Reinforce
the bottom of boxes with at least one strip of packing tape.
Pack boxes
firmly to prevent the contents from shifting during your move.
Use crumpled
paper for padding. Seal boxes tightly with wide packing tape.
Pack records
and CDs vertically in boxes. Don't stack them flat.
Place heavier
items in the bottom of the box and lighter items on top.
Separate
items with paper to prevent scratches caused by rubbing.
Remove lids
from jars and ceramics. Wrap each separately.
Seal any
opened boxes and bottles before packing them to avoid spills
and leakage.
Use towels,
linens, curtains, etc. to pad boxes of fragile items.
Clearly mark these boxes "FRAGILE."
Use a jumbo
box for lampshades and cushion them well.
When disassembling
furniture, beds, lamps, etc. put the hardware into a plastic
bag along with any assembly tips and tape it onto
the item itself.
If possible
ask your mover if you can leave clothes in dresser drawers.
Find out from your movers how they want hanging clothes
packed.
Make a master
list of all household items and your belongings.
Number boxes
when they are packed and sealed.
Clearly indicate on the box its room destination.
Write on the master list the contents of the numbered
boxes.
Make a box
of essentials and label it "Open Me First."
Put this box to the side to be loaded last (so it’s
unloaded first) or move it
yourself.
Your Essential box will include:
Basic tools such as flashlights, pocket
knife, hammer, screwdrivers, nails, masking tape,
tape measure, and light bulbs.
Bathroom essentials such as hand
towel, soap, toilet paper, shampoo, and
shower curtains.
Kitchen goodies such as paper towels,
coffeemaker and filters, paper plates
and cups, plastic utensils, dish detergent, a sponge, pet
foods, dishes, and
trash bags.
Pack rugs
last so they can be the first items unloaded and placed at your
new
location.
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