Packing Guide
- Books, Papers & Files:
- Pack books flat to protect their spine, use small boxes to keep weight managable. Do not put books or pictures in dresser drawers.
- Lamps, Shades & Rugs:
- Wrap lamp shades in tissue & put in cartons marked "Fragile: Top Load Only." Pack delicate lamps & vases in boxes. For local moves, lamps can be wrapped in moving pads.
- Important Papers, Jewelry & Valuables:
- Keep important documents & records with you in a safe place during your move. Do not leave valuables in dressers or night stands. No mover will be responsible for the loss of these items.
- Mirrors, Pictures & Glass:
- Wrap mirrors, pictures & glass in bubble wrap, then pack into Mirror Cartons. Leave large glass & marble table tops in place, we will move them or crate them as needed. Your estimate for moving will cover your particular need for these services.
- Items that must be disposed of:
- Properly dispose of flammables & corrosives such as pool acid, bleach, lighter fluid, paint cans & spray cans.
- Box Selection:
- Pack heavy items in small boxes and light items in large boxes, as a rule. Common sense is your most valuable tool. Fill boxes to the top, leaving no empty space.
- China, Dishes, Crystal & Other Breakables:
Wrap each piece seperately in bubble wrap or packing paper. Nesting glasses, cups & bowls. Stand plates & platters on end. Stand stemware upside-down or sideways, never on the stem. Liberally wad or loosely-crumple packing paper or bubble wrap for extra padding.
