Packing Tips
Materials
We recommend purchasing new packing supplies from your moving company. Some items
such as wardrobes and blankets may be rented and returned. If you choose to use
your own boxes, check to make sure they are clean and strong enough to do the
job. DonÒt use old newspapers to wrap anything that may absorb ink. The following
is a list of supplies you may find useful:
- Plastic bags/Mattress covers
- Labels/Markers
- Packing paper and tissue paper for delicate items
- Packing tape with dispenser/Twineà
- Corrugated paper rolls for fragile itemsà
- Foam popcornà
- Scissors or boxcutterà
- Pen and notebook to keep carton ID logà
- Boxes of various sizes and specialty types
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General Pointersà
- Pack one room at a time.à
- Pack a couple of cartons a day.à
- Mark all cartons with room and box number. Enter this information on your log.
When all boxes are packed enter total number of boxes, such as 1of 50.à
- Be sure that the box size is appropriate to the weight of the items. The heavier
the item, the smaller the box should be, (ie. books would go into a smaller box
than towels).à
- Pack heavier items toward the bottom of a larger box, lighter items on top. Try
not to exceed 50 pounds per box.à
- Use crumpled paper in between layers of breakable items.à
- Mark all boxes with breakables as FRAGILE.
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Packing Dishwareà
- Line bottom of medium size boxes with crumpled paper.à
- Wrap and stack individual pieces. Do not skimp on the paper. Paper absorbs vibrations
and lessens breakage.
- Packing Glassware/Cupsà
- When possible, purchase boxes specifically used for packing glasswareà
- Stuff glasses and stemware with paper.à
- Roll each glass with packing paper, tuck in, and stack upright. Do not stack
glasses on their side.
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Additional packing tips for major items:à
- Paintings and artwork require special care. Do not use newsprint to wrap artwork.
Use clean packing paper or tissue, and place on edge in cartons.à
- If you choose to leave bureau drawers packed, donÒt overload them. Remove any
items that may break or leak.à
- Pack electronics in original cartons, if possible. Otherwise, wrap items with
blankets and place in padded or lined carton. Wrap cords and wiring separately.
Label cords to facilitate hook-up in your new location. Computer manufacturers
recommend parking your hard drive before moving your CPU.à
- Do not pack flammable or combustible items. Changes in temperature can cause
these items to leak or explode.à
- To pack lamps, remove bulbs, shades, harps and finials.à
- Place tape across large mirrors to secure glass in case of breakage. Wrap and
pack upright in carton.
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