| BOX SIZE |
SUGGESTED USAGE |
 |
SMALL |
Use for books and other heavier items. |
MEDIUM |
Medium to heavy items, electronics, pantry, pots & pans, lamps & shades. |
MEDIUM LARGE |
Light to medium weight general household items. |
LARGE |
Light items, blankets, linens, pillows & plastic toys. |
DISHPACK |
Glassware, fragile artwork and other delicate items. |
| WARDROBE |
Hanging clothing. Other light closet items can be packed in the bottoms such as shoes, hats etc. |
| MIRROR PACK |
Framed artwork, glass, mirrors & other flat items. |
| PACKING PAPER |
Use generously for glass & other breakables. |
| PAPER PAD |
Wrap large items such as electronics & artwork. |
| TAPE |
Close and seal all boxes with packing tape. |
| STRETCH WRAP |
Use for protecting upholstered and leather furniture and securing loose drawers and cabinet doors. |
PACKING TIPS
- Small Box = Heavy Items
- Large Box = Light Items
- Pack heavier items on the bottom of each box.
- Tape seal items that may spill if tipped sideways.
- Close and seal all box tops and bottoms with tape.
- Seal boxes along their seam. Do not cross-fold.
- Do not tape finished surfaces. Use stretch-wrap.
- Avoid protruding items sticking out of box tops.
- Pack boxes full to avoid top crushing.
- Use packing paper generously for breakables.
- Label boxes on their sides with the destination rooms name. List their contents on top. (optional)
- Lable boxes with their room names, avoiding codes.
- Stack boxes against walls and out of walkways.
- Stack boxes in a centralized area when possible and stack like sized boxes together.
|
|
MOVING DAY TIPS
- Have loose items packed and all boxes sealed.
- Dresser drawers can remain full of clothing. Small loose items and breakables should be packed.
- Disconnect appliances, TVs and other electronics.
- Disassemble beds, dresser mirrors and desks.
- Leave a path of access clear to each area.
- Have loose items cleared off of furniture tops.
- Have a clear idea of item placement.
- Make arrangements to confine pets and children.
- Park all vehicles away from truck access area.
- Contact neighbors if truck may affect their access.
- Schedule other work crews accordingly.
- Have your agreed upon payment option prepared and in full upon completion of the move.
|
|