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Appliances
Wrap small
appliances and place in sturdy book cartons with
heaviest items on the bottom. Empty the
refrigerator of all contents, drain the
drip pan and disconnect the water supply of
automatic icemakers. To prepare your
freezer--pack all of the contents in small
cartons and then return them to the
freezer. On move day, the movers can then
temporarily remove the boxes while handling the
appliance and reload it when on board the van.
This way you are able to use the freezer like a
portable cooler without risk of damage. Have an
authorized service person prepare all large
appliances prior to move day. |
Bedding & Linens
Fold and pack all
sheets, bedding and towels in clean medium
cartons. Pack blankets, quilts and comforters in
large cartons. Beds will be dismantled by
1Moving.com and set up in your new home.
Mattresses can be protected by covering them
with old sheets, mattress covers or you can
purchase 1Moving.com mattress cartons or
bags. |
BOOKS
A book carton will hold 2 linear shelf feet of
hard back books. Alternate bindings and pack on
edge. Don't overload; try to limit individual
carton weight to 50 pounds. |
CHINA
Pack plates, platters and saucers on edge—not
flat. Wrap each item separately with newsprint
or bubble wrap and place in strong china
cartons. Pack in layers with a padding of
newsprint between each layer as well as on top
and bottom of carton. Use paper plates as
cushioning. When you unpack, you will have paper
ware for the first few meals in your new home.
Be sure to label these boxes "Fragile." |
CLOTHING
Hanging clothing can be easily handled on move
day. We can transfer them directly from the
closet to handy wardrobe cartons. Each wardrobe
holds 2 feet of hanging clothing. The rental
price is much less than the cost of dry
cleaning. |
DRAPES
Place on hanger in rented wardrobe cartons. |
DRAWERS
Whether dresser, desk or hutch - don't overload.
Remove spillables, very fragile items and
valuables and then leave remaining contents in
place. Because professional movers are trained
to carry furniture with drawers in place, it is
not necessary to tape or tie drawers shut. In
fact, some tapes will damage the finish. |
DVDs, CDs, TAPES
Pack DVDs, CDs, software discs, records and
audio cassettes in their protective sleeves or
cases. If sleeves or cases are not available,
wrap the items in tissue paper or plastic wrap
to prevent scratching. Stand CDs, software discs
and records on edge in book cartons (do not lay
flat). Audio cassettes and video tapes may be
packed vertically or horizontally on layers of
shredded or crushed paper. Fill in with paper as
needed. Be sure to mark the box "Fragile." |
ELECTRONICS
Desktop computers and their components;
televisions and their peripherals (dvr,
vcr, vhs, cable box etc). should be labeled,
disconnected and cords wound. Most electronic
components can be pad wrapped for local moving
but if you have the original cartons-- don't
hesitate to use them. Because sudden
temperature changes can result in
damage to electrical components, you should not
operate electronic equipment just prior to a
cold weather move. |
FIREARMS, FLAMMABLES, COMBUSTIBLES
You are responsible for transporting handguns
and ammunition according to your state’s laws..
Flammable liquids and aerosol cans should not be
packed for the moving company to handle. Plan on
taking them to your new home yourself. Changes
in temperature and pressure can cause them to
leak or even explode. |
FLAT PANEL TELEVISIONS
Flat Panel Televisions should be discussed with
your move consultant before move day. We can
arrange to have them crated or provide you a
rental crate for the day of the move. |
FOODSTUFF
Pack upright with no more than 24-30 cans per
carton. Don't attempt to move perishables
without advice from your moving consultant. Tape
over open top boxes and shakers. |
GLASSWARE
Pack in large china cartons. Stuff each glass
with tissue and then wrap with newsprint or
bubble wrap. Glasses should be placed on
cushioned layers of paper and should not be able
to bump into each other. Don’t pack unwrapped
glasses inside each other. There should be
cushioning between each layer. Place heavy items
on the bottom of the carton and the lightest
items on top. Be sure to label these boxes
"Fragile." |
LAMPS AND SHADES
Remove bulbs and shades. Roll up cord. Pack with
bedding or wrap separately and place in clean
cartons. Wrap shades completely in tissue—not
newspaper—it stains. Lamps can be quickly and
safely placed in 1Moving.com’s Crush Proof
Cartons in less time and using less materials. |
MIRRORS-PAINTINGS-PICTURES
Tell 1Moving.com about valuable paintings
which will need special care. Wrap small items
and place on edge in cartons. Large wall mirrors
and pictures can be taken down by movers and
slipped into our Crush Proofs Cartons—just like
slices of bread into a toaster. |
ROOM ACCESSORIES
Wrap separately and pack snugly in cartons. Be
sure that any spillable materials have been
placed in containers which are sealed. Pad
carefully so items won’t shift. |
TOOLS & OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT
Outside swing sets, tool sheds, barbecue
grills, etc. that need dismantling,
should have the nuts and bolt sprayed daily with
a penetrating oil beginning several weeks in
advance of move day. This step often avoids the
necessity of chiseling and cutting rusty
fasteners during disassembly. It is advisable to
complete this dismantling process one to two
days prior to your scheduled move day.
Empty gas from lawn mowers
drain and roll garden hoses and empty and clean
your barbecue grill. This will prevent a leak,
which could damage other items during transport.
Long-handled garden tools
brooms and mops should be bound together
securely. This not only keeps things neat it
also allows your movers to pack several
long-handled items at once thus saving you time
and money.
Bench tools should be packed in
tool boxes or small heavy duty cartons. Packed
cartons should weigh less than 50 pounds. |
