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here for tips on moving Plasma TVs and monitors
- Clear out
unwanted goods – hold a garage sale.
- Get rid of
flammables – paint, petrol, gas cylinders.
- Empty fuel
from mowers, clippers, trimmers and so on.
- Clothes –
do you need them all? Charity shops may want them.
- Separate
books – disposable, family reading, valuable.
- Check all
electrical goods – will they work in the new home?
- Start making
up your change of address list.
- Arrange to
have mail forwarded.
- Arrange
termination date for electricity, gas, oil, telephone and other
main suppliers.
- If you are
taking electrical goods such as a stereo, see if you still have
their original boxes.
- Have rugs
cleaned.
- If you have
children, separate cherished toys to travel with you.
- Collect your
personal documentation – marriage/birth certificates, driving
licenses and so on.
- With regards
to family pets– make sure vaccinations and documentation are up
to date.
- Deplete all
frozen foods.
- Will your new
home be ready? If not, you need to arrange temporary storage.
- Shops,
schools, theaters, life styles – it’s never too early to find
out about your new home.
- Arrange your
finances – close or transfer bank accounts, savings accounts and
so on, if necessary.
Packing
Materials
We can supply you with specially made cartons, for everything from
mattresses to clothing and mirrors. The added protection of
mover-provided cartons may avoid damage that results from the use of
poor-quality packing materials.
Packing
Pointers
Before actually packing-up, you need to have a game plan. For example:
- Pack one
room at a time. This will help you when it comes time to unpack.
- Pack a
couple of cartons a day, starting well ahead of the move.
- Mark all
boxes, designating room and box number. Make a carton
identification log to show the number of boxes packed per room,
and the total number of cartons packed. It's a good idea to
leave space in your log for a special comments section to note
carton conditions or location of high value goods. Notify your
mover of any high value items.
- Be sure to
have plenty of "filling" material available.
- Be sure
that the bottoms of all cartons are secured and will hold the
weight of the contents.
- Packing
tape or gummed tape is better than masking tape.
- Pack
heavier items toward the bottom of the box and lighter items
toward the top. Try to keep a per-box weight of 50 pounds or
less; it makes moving a lot easier. A general rule to remember
on carton size -- the heavier the item, the smaller the carton.
Packing
Dishware
- Select a
medium-sized carton (or mover provided dishpack) and line the
bottom of the carton with crumpled packing paper.
- With
packing paper stacked neatly in place on a work table, center
one plate on the paper.
- Grasp a
corner on several sheets of packing paper and pull the paper
over the plate until sheets completely cover the plate. Stack a
second plate on and, moving clockwise, grasp a second corner and
pull sheets over the second plate.
- Stack a
third plate. Grasp remaining two corners, folding two sheets of
each corner (one at a time) over the plate.
- Turn your
wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper.
- Re-wrap the
entire bundle: 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 packing tape.
- Place the
bundle of dish-ware in a medium-size box so that the plates are
standing on edge
Use
this process on all saucers, bread and butter dishes, and other
dishware. When packing smaller dishes, you may choose to stack in
greater quantity.
Packing Cups
- With
packing paper in place on the work table, position one cup six
to eight inches from one of the corners.
- Now pull
the near corner of the paper up and over the cup.
- Nest a
second cup directly on top, with handle to left (second cup
should "nest" itself in packing paper folded over the
bottom cups).
- Pull the
two side corners up and over, one at a time, and tuck corners
inside the top cup.
- Hold the
bottom and top cup in position and roll cups to the remaining
corner. Fragile mixing bowls may be rolled in the same manner.
- Delicate
cups, like china, should be wrapped one at a time. Antique glass
or china should be stuffed with crumpled tissue and wrapped one
at a time.
Packing
Glasses and Stemware
- Stuff
glasses and stemware with crumpled tissue or packing paper
before wrapping.
- Lay on the
corner of packing paper and roll it one or two full rotations
(depending on size); pull sides of packing paper up and over
glass/stemware and continue rolling to the far corner.
Corrugated paper rolls or cellular boxes may be used for added
protection.
- Place
glasses and stemware toward the top of your box. Heavier items
(dish-ware, pitchers,etc.) should be placed toward the bottom of
the box.
Delicate glassware and stemware should be placed in an upright
position, not on its side.
No
matter what you're packing, you should use crumpled packing paper in
between each layer to assure a snug fit wherever there's a gap. All
boxes with "fragile" items should be marked accordingly.
Specialized Packing Tips
The list of individual household items is endless. Most can be packed
by following our packing pointers. Here are some additional packing
tips for major items. If you want a more comprehensive list of how to
pack special items, drop us a line.
Bureau Drawers -- Don't overload. Too heavy a load can cause
damage. Remove firearms and any items that might break or leak.
Firearms, along with serial numbers, must be registered with your van
line representative before the move.
Canned Goods and Other Non-Frozen Food -- Pack upright with no
more than 24-30 cans per carton. Don't attempt to move perishables.
Wrap glass containers and boxed foods individually and pack in small
cartons.
Clocks -- Remove or secure pendulum in large clocks.
Grandfather clocks should be prepared for moving by expert servicemen.
Drapes and Curtains -- Hang drapes over crossbars in wardrobe
cartons, or pack folded in clean cartons. Remove curtains from rods,
fold and pack in cartons or bureau drawers.
Flammables and Combustibles -- Flammable liquids and aerosol
cans must not be packed. Changes in temperature and pressure can cause
them to leak, or even explode. For your own protection, you should
know that if you pack these items and they cause damage to your
shipment or others, you, not your mover, may be held liable.
Plants
– Consult the Department of Agriculture or contact JTJ Services for a free brochure on Moving with House Plants for
helpful suggestions and regulations.
Lamps
and Lampshades -- Remove bulbs, harps and shades. Roll up cord.
Pack lamps with bedding or wrap separately and place upright in clean,
tissue-lined carton. Wrap harp and finial (decorative knob) with
packing paper and tape to inside wall of carton that contains shade.
Wrap shades in tissue, not newspaper. Place upright in large, tissue
lined cartons.
Medicines -- Seal caps with masking tape. Wrap and pack upright
in small cartons. If needed during travel, carry with you.
Mirrors, Paintings and Pictures -- Tell your agent about
valuable paintings for special care. Wrap small mirrors, pictures,
paintings, and frames and place on edge in cartons. Place large
pictures and paintings on edge in heavy cardboard containers. Large
wall or dresser mirrors will be taken down by the movers and placed in
special cartons. For added safety, place tape diagonally across mirror
to protect better against damage. Do not place newspaper directly
against paintings.
Personal Computers and Video Recorders -- Pack valuable
electronic equipment in original cartons when available. Otherwise,
use strong, corrugated cartons and place protective padding on the
bottom of the carton. Wrap an old blanket or protective pad around the
item and place it in its carton. Place additional padding between the
carton and the computer or video recorder. Wrap cords separately,
label to identify usage and place in a plastic bag away from delicate
surfaces. Non-detachable cords should also be wrapped. Place cords
between the padded computer or video recorder and the carton. Be sure
your personal computer is "parked" and ready for transport.
Silverware -- Wrap each piece in cloth or low sulfur content
paper to prevent tarnishing. Use an old blanket or moving pad as a
wrap to prevent scratching the silverware chest.
Tools -- Drain fuel from power tools (do not ship Flammables
under any circumstances). Pack tools in small, strong cartons. Wrap
separately if valuable.
Waterbed Mattresses -- Drain all water from the waterbed and,
grasping internal baffle systems with external vinyl, fold mattress 20
inches at a time. Adjust folds to avoid making creases across
individual baffles. Consult your owner's manual for special
instructions concerning the care and transportation of your mattress.
Do not place your mattress in a carton with sharp or pointed objects.
Cars and Motorcycles -- Cars and motorcycles shipped on the
moving van should be drained nearly empty of fuel. Motorcycle
batteries should be disconnected. Automobile antifreeze should be
ample to protect against severe cold in winter.
Barbecue Grills and Propane Tanks -- Wrap grates and briquettes
separately in a newspaper (or place all briquettes into a grocery bag)
and place parts in carton. Pad carton with paper to reduce movement of
contents. Propane tanks cannot be moved. Consult your local gas grill
distributor for the safest method.
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