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Cardinal Rule....
Mark and Seal All Cartons
All cartons should be clearly marked for easy identification. List
the important contents and the room they belong in. Such as master bedroom,
family room, etc. Seal boxes with packing tape for protection during
transit and to keep the dust out.
Fragile
Items
Take your time when packing dishes, glasses and other breakable
items. Wrap each item individually and cushion all sides of the carton with
crumpled paper. Extra strength dish packs are available for just this
purpose. Also, make your bureau drawers earn their passage as extra packing
containers for small and fragile items. Sweaters, blankets, and towels make
excellent padding.
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Records and Books
Books and records get heavy when packed in bunches. So use small
cartons for easy lifting. When the carton gets heavy fill remaining space
with crumpled newspaper or lightweight bedding/towels, to prevent shifting.
For extra protection line book cartons with plastic (a trash bag will do
nicely).
Furniture
Remove table and chair legs whenever possible, and protect
non-removable legs by covering with protective bubble wrap. Lash bed rails
together with rope. As you take items apart, mark all pieces so you know
what goes where, for trouble-free reassembly later.
Appliances
Secure all moveable parts. Tape appliance doors shut when moving:
wedge open in storage to prevent mildew. Before moving and certainly before
storing, thoroughly clean your refrigerator, freezer and stove to remove
food particles that may attract vermin.
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