Tips for Packing and Moving
Contents:
Introduction
Materials
You Will Need
Some Things
To Consider
Packing In
The Kitchen
Packing Flatware
Packing Cups
And Glasses
Goblets And
Stemware
Packing Small
Kitchen Appliances
Packing Pots
And Pans
More Kitchen
Packing Tips
Packing
Tall Table Lamps
Lamp Shades
Packing
Pictures
Miscellaneous
Packing Tips
This document was prepared to give you some valuable
and helpful tips on packing your small articles so that they can
be safely moved on a truck or moving van.
Small articles such as dishes, table lamps, pictures, and other
fragile nik-naks must be thoughtfully and carefully packed in boxes
if they are to arrive at your destination in as good condition as
they were prior to being packed and moved.
Packing for moving is an art requiring a certain amount of expertise
and know-how. Moving professionals have many years of experience
at packing. We have a well trained, and qualified staff to do any
part of the packing you might prefer to leave to us. We have all
of the proper equipment and materials to do the job efficiently
and thoroughly. If you need assistance with your packing please
let us know, we will be happy to help.
Much of the secret of packing, however, is having the right materials
with which to work, and the application of some good common sense.
If you are going to do your own packing, the tips contained on this
page should help remove some of the mystery.
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• Wrapping Paper: You are going to need plenty
of wrapping paper. Many people save and use their old newspapers.
Keep in mind, however, that the ink on newsprint never thoroughly
dries. Consequently, the goods you wrap in newspapers are most
likely going to be soiled and will require cleaning after unpacking,
and before you put them away. For items you prefer to keep clean
it would be best to purchase some packing paper from your mover.
• Cartons: You'll need many boxes in assorted sizes. All
boxes should be in good condition, and must have covers on them
in order that they can be closed up and sealed.
• You can purchase cartons from us, if you wish. It must
be pointed out, however, that all paper products are expensive
these days, and specially designed movers cartons are no exception.
With the huge investment movers have in cartons, they cannot afford
to give them away.
• However at times, we have used material, Please check
for availability. This service alone will save you a considerable
amount of money. FREE !
• You might start collecting cartons from your local liquor
store. They are sturdy, and contain dividers which make them ideal
for packing glasses, goblets, vases, etc.
• Sealing Tape: The best tape for this purpose is plastic
tape. Your rolls of tape should be at least 1.5 to 2 inches wide.
• Magic Marker: This is for marking your packed boxes with
such information as the contents of the box, "FRAGILE"
"THIS SIDE UP", etc.
• Note : Do not get your cartons from any grocery store,
Stores import our produce and in the cartons are bugs and eggs
that will infest not only the home you are leaving but your new
home !!!!!
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When purchasing material here are some ways to go
about it :
Starting from the cheapest:
#1- Classic Moving - Check availability from Classic Moving &
Storage / Reliable Movers Inc.
Used Material is FREE !!!!
#2- Liquor stores- small boxes and very strong and easy to handle
#3- E-bay search moving supplies this way is easy and effortless
they are sold in packages as: 2 bedroom home, 3- bedroom home
Ect… these cartons are delivered to your door ,and FREE
DELIVERY…
#4- Self Storage Companies - usually offers material for
sale however, Classic Moving is generaly 30 % cheaper.
Do Not-- purchase any packing supplies from any office supply company,such
as peanuts , tape or bubblewrap, the price they charge is very inflated.
Start collecting boxes early.An easy way to store cartons so that
they won't require a great deal of storage is to open both ends
of the cartons and flatten them out. You can open them up again
and re-seal the bottoms with your plastic tape as you are ready
to use them.
Pack on a room-by-room basis. That is, don't pack articles from
the living room in boxes with articles from the kitchen. This will
save much confusion later when it's time to unpack.
If possible, start packing early. Remember, if you were to pack
only a couple of boxes a day, in thirty days you would have sixty
boxes packed. You could start in areas where the goods are not in
frequent use - such as the cellar, attic, garage, closet shelves,
etc.
It will probably be necessary to have us do some of your packing
for you. At the very least, it may be necessary to purchase some
of his specialized cartons that will be impossible for you to find
elsewhere. This category would include such cartons as mattress
cartons, wardrobe cartons, containers for large pictures and mirrors,
and possibly some large cartons for tall table lamps.
Hanging clothing, such as suits, dresses and coats, should be hung
in movers wardrobe cartons. This will save you the trouble and expense
of having your garments cleaned and pressed later. Hanging clothing
cannot be left in garment bags. Garment bags were not designed to
be used as movers wardrobes, and they will not withstand the stress.
Clothing to be hung is usually taken out of the garment bags, hung
in the wardrobes, and the garment bags folded and placed in the
bottom of the wardrobe.
Dresser drawers need to be empty. Movers usually do not move chests
of drawers with the contents of drawers left intact. Too much weight
in the drawer could cause damage to the drawer while your furniture
is enroute.
What size boxes should you use? The rule-of-thumb here is the small,
heavy articles, such as books, records, canned goods, etc., would
go in smaller boxes. Bulkier, but not-so-heavy articles, such as
pots and pans, linens, small kitchen appliances, etc., would go
in somewhat larger boxes. Very bulky, lightweight articles, such
as blankets, pillows, toys, large lampshades, shoes, etc., would
go in the largest boxes.
Do not pack for moving on a van any flammables, combustibles, or
explosives. The safety of the shipment is the primary concern. Movers
are not supposed to transport aerosol spray cans, paint thinner,
gasoline, or anything else of a flammable or explosive nature.
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Packing is much more convenient, and less tiring when you have
a good work area. It is suggested that you clear the kitchen table
and do your packing on the table. Keep in mind that when you are
packing fragile articles you should plan to pack the heaviest objects
toward the bottom of the carton; more delicate articles should be
packed closer to the top of the carton. The first thing to do is
to lay out flat on the table a sizable stack of packing paper. Select
a sturdy, medium sized carton. Line the bottom of the carton with
several layers of packing paper for additional cushioning.
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• Place one plate in approximately the center of your
packing paper.
• Grasp about two sheets of paper at one corner. Pull over
plate so as to completely cover plate. Stack second plate on first
plate.
• Grasp second corner of your paper. Pull over and cover
stacked plates.
• Stack third plate. Take remaining two corners (one at
a time) and fold each over your stack of plates.
• Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your
packing paper.
• Re-wrap entire bundle. Follow same wrapping procedure
as before, Start with one corner of packing paper, and pull two
sheets over the bundle; cover bundle with next corner, then the
third corner, and finally, the fourth.
• Seal the bundle with plastic tape.
• Place the bundle of flatware in carton so the plates are
standing on edge.
• For all flatware, saucers, bread and butter dishes, etc.,
follow the same procedure.
Note: Small dishes (saucers, bread and butter dishes) can be stacked
in greater quantity in a bundle. Also you can omit steps 5 and 6
and seal your bundle without rewrapping.
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Cups and glasses may be "nested" (one placed inside
another) and three or four wrapped in a bundle. Tear or cut-up some
small sheets of paper. Use at least a couple of small sheets between
each glass or cup as protective lining.
• Take first glass and line with a couple of sheets of your
cut-up paper.
• Place second glass (or cup) inside the first one. Line
with two more sheets of paper. Insert another glass (or cup).
• Using your best judgment, nest three or four glasses (or
cups) and lay these on your stack of wrapping paper in a diagonal
manner, off center closer to your body.
• Grasp corner closest to you of two sheets of wrapping
paper. Wrap around your glasses (or cups).
• Grasp next corner of wrapping paper and wrap around your
glasses.
• Repeat procedure with remaining corners of wrapping paper.
Then roll into a bundle (much the same as a butcher might wrap
a package of hamburger).
• If you have collected some liquor cartons with dividers,
pack glasses, cups and stemware in these boxes. If your bundle
does not fill to the top of the compartment, stuff additional
wadded-up packing paper in the compartment to fill it up.
If you don't have liquor cartons then pack your glasses, cups and
stemware in boxes with your other dishes fitting them in where ever
you find some spaces. Be sure these articles are toward the top
of your carton.
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Pack goblets and stemware singly. Do not attempt to nest them
as you did with glasses. Follow the same wrapping procedure as you
did with glasses and cups.
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It's best to pack your small kitchen appliances (blender, toaster,
can opener, coffee maker, etc.) together in one or two boxes (or
more, as necessary) rather than in other boxes with other goods.
Later, when unpacking, you will find this much more convenient.
Wrap each appliance individually with two or three sheets of your
packing paper. Place each one in the box you have selected for appliances.
When all appliances have been packed in a box, or boxes, if there
are small spaces that are empty, wad-up some packing paper and fill
in the spaces. However, if you should have a great amount of space
left over then you should pack some other things in the box in order
to fill it up and not waste the space. For example, you might get
a few pots and pans in the carton, too.
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Approximately three pots or pans can be nested, one inside the other.
Tear or cut up some pieces of your packing paper (large enough so
that they will line the entire interior of the largest pan). Place
two or three sheets of your lining paper in the larger pan. Place
the next small pan inside the first pan. Again line this pan with
two or three protective pieces of lining paper and insert a smaller
pan.
Place these pans upside down in the middle of your stack of packing
paper. Use at least three sheets of packing paper to wrap the pans.
Start by grasping one corner of approximately three sheets of your
packing paper, and pulling over, and covering the pans. Then pull
the next corner of paper over the pans; then the third corner, and
finally the fourth corner. Seal with your plastic tape so that the
bundle will not come apart.
Pack in a medium sized carton.
This same procedure can be followed in packing large bowls, too.
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Boxed Foods (cereals, etc.): Seal with your plastic tape those
boxes which have been opened. No need to wrap such items in packing
paper. Note: If your shipment is going into storage then you should
dispose of boxed foods. These items can attract rodents and insects.
Spices: Okay to pack and ship. Make sure all cans are closed and
won't leak. If in doubt, seal them with tape.
Cannister sets: Contents may be left in cannister sets. Again, it's
a good idea to seal them with tape. Each cannister should be individually
wrapped with packing paper.
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Your major problem in packing a tall lamp may be acquiring a carton
large enough to accommodate the lamp. If you can't find such a carton
you can purchase dishpack cartons from us in which to pack tall
lamps. Dishpack cartons are tall, extra sturdy cartons originally
intended for packing fragile articles, such as dishes.
• Remove lamp shade and bulb, Wrap cord around base of lamp.
• Line the bottom of your carton with a considerable amount
of wadded-up packing paper. This will insure extra cushioning
and protection for the lamp.
• Spread out several sheets of packing paper so that your
packing paper is extended longer and wider than the lamp. Place
lamp in the center of your packing paper.
• Roll packing paper around your lamp.Tuck in the end ot
the paper at base of lamp. Use sealing tape, it necessary, to
prevent end from coming apart.
• Seal the seams where packing paper overlaps around your
bundle with your tape.
• Fold up other end (at the top of lamp) of packing paper
and seal with tape, Place bundle in previously lined carton.
If you have several tall table lamps, place them each in the carton
so that the base of one lamp is next to the top of the next lamp.
Alternate them. This will make them fit better in the carton.
When all lamps are packed in the carton, fill out the carton with
plenty of wadded-up packing paper. Be generous. Mark "FRAGILE"
and "LAMPS" in large, clear letters on all sides of the
carton.
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Lamp shades, where possible, should be nested so that you can get
two or three in a box. Use CLEAN packing paper (do not use newspaper)
as protective linings between each shade.
Do not pack anything with lamp shades.
Be sure and mark on all sides of the carton in large, bold letters
"FRAGILE", "LAMP SHADES" with your magic marker.
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Small pictures can be wrapped and stood up in normal packing boxes
with other goods.
Extremely large pictures, such as the type commonly found hanging
over a sofa or mantle (usually measuring 24" x 36") should
be packed by us in one of our specially designed picture or mirror
cartons.
Many pictures, however, that are just a little too large to fit
in regular cartons (16" x 20" or 18" x 24")
can be packed in a self-devised picture carton.
• Select a carton that is larger than your picture when
open at both ends.
• Lay your picture, face down, on several sheets of packing
paper which have been spread out so as to be almost twice as wide
as your picture.
• Open the bottom of the carton, and then flatten the carton.
Seal one of the open sides with your tape.
• Wrap the picture in much the same manner as you might
a gift box. Bring one side of the packing paper around the picture
so that it will cover most of the back of the picture. Then bring
the second side of the packing paper around to cover the back
of the picture. Seal with tape. Fold up both ends of the packing
paper and bring over the back of the picture. Seal with tape.
Turn picture over and seal the areas where the packing paper overlaps.
• Slide picture into unsealed side of your carton and seal
this end with your tape.
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Hat and Shoe Boxes: Small boxes of this type should be consolidated
and packed into large boxes. Fill in small spaces with wadded packing
paper.
Toys: Do not have to be wrapped in packing paper. Place them in large
cartons and seal them up.
Loose Shoes: Same as toys.
Books and Records: Stand on end. Use small cartons.
Aerosol Containers: Do not pack aerosol or flammable containers.
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Thank you for your interest in Classic Moving & Storage llc./
Reliable Movers Inc.
We hope these tips were helpful to you we understand that moving
is not fun however we try extremely hard to help in any way possible
to make your move as stress free as can be.
If at anytime you have any questions at all please call 732.286.1999
and any of our knowledgeable staff members will be able help you.
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