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Here are some tips on packing your belongings so they are safely moved
from your current location to your new location.
Use only strong, corrugated cartons with covers. You can buy specially
made cartons, for everything from mattresses to clothing and mirrors, from
People's Moving. The added protection of mover-provided cartons may
avoid damage that results from the use of poor-quality packing materials.
You only pay for what you use, you'll never get stuck with unused boxes that
you already paid for.
Your alternative is to collect boxes discarded by your *grocery or liquor
store. Save old newspapers for use in packing, but remember that ink may
rub off and stain clothing or other items.
*WARNING: Insect eggs and insects such as roaches can travel in food
boxes. Keep this in mind when getting boxes from food stores.
* Use packing paper and bubble wrap to protect items from breaking inside
boxes.
* Close boxes securely with packing tape and clearly label the contents of
each box with bold markers, labels, or stickers.
* Do not pack items that are flammable, corrosive, or explosive, such as
gasoline, fireworks, aerosol cans, paints, pesticides, or liquid bleach.
* Hand-carry valuable items such as important documents, jewelry,
collections, and family photographs to keep them secure during the move.
* Pack items in a logical order. We suggest you start with out-of-season
items, followed by items you use infrequently. Don't pack the things you
need on a daily basis until the last minute.
Here is a list of packing supplies that will come in handy:
Before actually packing-up, you need to have a game plan. For example:
Packing Dishware
1.Select a medium-sized carton (or mover provided dish pack) and line the
bottom of the carton with crumpled packing paper.
2.With packing paper stacked neatly in place on a worktable, center one
plate on the paper.
3.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.
4.Stack a third plate. Grasp remaining two corners, folding two sheets of
each corner (one at a time) over the plate.
5.Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper.
6.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.
7.Seal the bundle with packing tape.
8.Place the bundle of dishware in a medium-size box so that the plates are
standing on edge.
9.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
1.With packing paper in place on the worktable, position one cup six to eight
inches from one of the corners.
2.Now pull the near corner of the paper up and over the cup.
3.Nest a second cup directly on top, with handle to left (second cup should
"nest" itself in packing paper folded over the bottom cups).
4.Pull the two side corners up and over, one at a time, and tuck corners
inside the top cup.
5.Hold the bottom and top cup in position and roll cups to the remaining
corner. Roll fragile mixing bowls in the same manner.
6.Wrap delicate cups, like china, one at a time. Stuff antique glass or china
with crumpled tissue and wrapped one at a time.
Packing Glasses and Stemware
1.Stuff glasses and stemware with crumpled tissue or packing paper before
wrapping.
2.Lie 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. Use corrugated paper
rolls or cellular boxes for added protection.
3.You can place glasses and stemware toward the top of your box. Place
heavier items like dishware, pitchers, etc. toward the bottom of the box..
You can place delicate glassware and stemware in an upright
position, not on its side, in the box.
No matter what you are packing, you should use crumpled packing
paper in between each layer to assure a snug fit wherever there is a
gap. All boxes with "fragile" items should be marked accordingly.
Specialized Packing Tips
The list of individual household items is endless. Pack most 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 -- Do not overload. Too heavy a load can cause damage.
Remove firearms and any items that might break or leak.
Canned Goods and Other Non-Frozen Food -- Pack upright with no more
than 24-30 cans per carton. Do not attempt to move perishables. Wrap
glass containers and boxed foods individually and pack in small cartons.
Frozen Foods and Plants -- Because of the delicate and perishable nature
of these items, your mover is prohibited from accepting these packed items
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 -- Never pack flammable liquids and aerosol
cans. Changes in temperature and pressure can cause them to leak, or
even explode. For your own protection, you should know that you are liable
if you pack these items and they cause damage to your shipment or others,
you, not your mover.
Lamps and Lampshades -- You should remove bulbs, harps and shades in
the lamps and lampshades. 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. You can place large pictures and/or paintings on
edge in heavy cardboard containers. The movers will take down large wall
or dresser mirrors and place them 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 -- You should 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. Please 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. Wrap non-
detachable cords. 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 sulfer 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 -- Please drain, to nearly empty of fuel, cars and
motorcycles shipping on the moving van. Disconnect motorcycle batteries.
Automobile antifreeze should be ample to protect against severe cold in
winter.
(Yes we Ship Cars!!! Call or Email for more details)
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. Drain propane tanks before the move. Consult your local gas grill
distributor for the safest method. If you do not want to drain your propane
tank you can place in the backseat of your own vehicle People's Moving is
only able to take drained propane tanks, lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.
from your current location to your new location.
Use only strong, corrugated cartons with covers. You can buy specially
made cartons, for everything from mattresses to clothing and mirrors, from
People's Moving. The added protection of mover-provided cartons may
avoid damage that results from the use of poor-quality packing materials.
You only pay for what you use, you'll never get stuck with unused boxes that
you already paid for.
Your alternative is to collect boxes discarded by your *grocery or liquor
store. Save old newspapers for use in packing, but remember that ink may
rub off and stain clothing or other items.
*WARNING: Insect eggs and insects such as roaches can travel in food
boxes. Keep this in mind when getting boxes from food stores.
* Use packing paper and bubble wrap to protect items from breaking inside
boxes.
* Close boxes securely with packing tape and clearly label the contents of
each box with bold markers, labels, or stickers.
* Do not pack items that are flammable, corrosive, or explosive, such as
gasoline, fireworks, aerosol cans, paints, pesticides, or liquid bleach.
* Hand-carry valuable items such as important documents, jewelry,
collections, and family photographs to keep them secure during the move.
* Pack items in a logical order. We suggest you start with out-of-season
items, followed by items you use infrequently. Don't pack the things you
need on a daily basis until the last minute.
Here is a list of packing supplies that will come in handy:
- Black Marker to label boxes
- Tape Dispenser
- Packing Tape
- Non-Print Packing Paper
- Boxes (see our Services page for prices)
Before actually packing-up, you need to have a game plan. For example:
Packing Dishware
1.Select a medium-sized carton (or mover provided dish pack) and line the
bottom of the carton with crumpled packing paper.
2.With packing paper stacked neatly in place on a worktable, center one
plate on the paper.
3.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.
4.Stack a third plate. Grasp remaining two corners, folding two sheets of
each corner (one at a time) over the plate.
5.Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper.
6.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.
7.Seal the bundle with packing tape.
8.Place the bundle of dishware in a medium-size box so that the plates are
standing on edge.
9.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
1.With packing paper in place on the worktable, position one cup six to eight
inches from one of the corners.
2.Now pull the near corner of the paper up and over the cup.
3.Nest a second cup directly on top, with handle to left (second cup should
"nest" itself in packing paper folded over the bottom cups).
4.Pull the two side corners up and over, one at a time, and tuck corners
inside the top cup.
5.Hold the bottom and top cup in position and roll cups to the remaining
corner. Roll fragile mixing bowls in the same manner.
6.Wrap delicate cups, like china, one at a time. Stuff antique glass or china
with crumpled tissue and wrapped one at a time.
Packing Glasses and Stemware
1.Stuff glasses and stemware with crumpled tissue or packing paper before
wrapping.
2.Lie 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. Use corrugated paper
rolls or cellular boxes for added protection.
3.You can place glasses and stemware toward the top of your box. Place
heavier items like dishware, pitchers, etc. toward the bottom of the box..
You can place delicate glassware and stemware in an upright
position, not on its side, in the box.
No matter what you are packing, you should use crumpled packing
paper in between each layer to assure a snug fit wherever there is a
gap. All boxes with "fragile" items should be marked accordingly.
Specialized Packing Tips
The list of individual household items is endless. Pack most 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 -- Do not overload. Too heavy a load can cause damage.
Remove firearms and any items that might break or leak.
Canned Goods and Other Non-Frozen Food -- Pack upright with no more
than 24-30 cans per carton. Do not attempt to move perishables. Wrap
glass containers and boxed foods individually and pack in small cartons.
Frozen Foods and Plants -- Because of the delicate and perishable nature
of these items, your mover is prohibited from accepting these packed items
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 -- Never pack flammable liquids and aerosol
cans. Changes in temperature and pressure can cause them to leak, or
even explode. For your own protection, you should know that you are liable
if you pack these items and they cause damage to your shipment or others,
you, not your mover.
Lamps and Lampshades -- You should remove bulbs, harps and shades in
the lamps and lampshades. 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. You can place large pictures and/or paintings on
edge in heavy cardboard containers. The movers will take down large wall
or dresser mirrors and place them 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 -- You should 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. Please 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. Wrap non-
detachable cords. 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 sulfer 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 -- Please drain, to nearly empty of fuel, cars and
motorcycles shipping on the moving van. Disconnect motorcycle batteries.
Automobile antifreeze should be ample to protect against severe cold in
winter.
(Yes we Ship Cars!!! Call or Email for more details)
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. Drain propane tanks before the move. Consult your local gas grill
distributor for the safest method. If you do not want to drain your propane
tank you can place in the backseat of your own vehicle People's Moving is
only able to take drained propane tanks, lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.
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