MOVING TIPS
How to Pack Professionally:
Careful packing is one of the most
important aspects of your move. Well-packed household goods stand
little chance of being damaged. Also, packing room by room can
help to make the unpacking and storage much less of a chore.
Whether you have packers to do the packing or you do it
yourself depends on your circumstances. Some people do not have
the time to devote to what can be an intimidating task. For families on a budget, self-
packing can mean considerable savings. Even if you choose to do the packing yourself, you might still consider having
professional packers to pack the more delicate or fragile items, such as
dishes, crystal, lamps, etc. It is the best of both worlds: you’ll
enjoy the security of having these more costly items
professionally packed while reducing your costs by doing the bulk
of the job yourself.
Tips on Self Packing-Cushioning:
Many people use newspapers to pack their
belongings, but keep in mind that newspaper ink has a tendency to
rub off on everything it touches and can be almost impossible to
remove from items like fine china. Professional packers use
"butcher paper" as cushioning material. The amount of butcher
paper you use depends on the items being packed. Obviously, towels
or sheets in a carton require no packing material at all. For
dishes or fragile items, a layer of crumpled paper should be used
to line the bottom of the carton to a depth of approximately four
inches. Each item should be individually wrapped with crushed
paper between items as needed.
Labelling:
Use a heavy marking pen for easy reading. On carton top, list major items such as "CHINA" or "CRYSTAL." On carton side near the top, mark which room cartons goes into. If carton contains fragile items, mark "FRAGILE" on all four sides. On cartons containing fragile items or liquids, mark "THIS END UP" on carton top and put arrows pointing up on all four sides.
