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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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