Packing Tips
HOW YOU SHOULD PACK
HOW YOU SHOULD PACK
BEDDING, CLOTHING, CURTAINS, DRAPES & LINENS TITLE
- Clothing, curtains and drapes should be stored on hangers. If hanging facilities are not available, such items should be carefully folded and stored in dresser drawers or cedar chests along with bedding and linens.
- Avoid storing anything that will attract rodents!
DISHES AND GLASSWARE
- Place a layer of packing inside the bottom and top of the cartons containing glassware
- All glass items should be individually wrapped
- Nest cups and bowls
- Stand plates, saucers and platters on edge
- Wrapped glass should be placed toward the top of the carton
APPLIANCES
- Thoroughly clean and dry all appliances
- Store refrigerator/freezers slightly open
LAMPS
- Wrap large lamp bases in padding
- Wrap smaller lamps and place them in cartons
- Pack delicate lamp shades separately
- DO NOT use newsprint to wrap lamp shades or any other goods which many be damaged by ink stains
- DO NOT store heavy items atop cartons containing lamps or lamp shades
MIRRORS, WINDOWS AND SCREENS
- Store on edge, NOT flat
TOOLS. BICYCLES, AND OTHER METAL ITEMS
- Clean and wipe metal tools with a rag containing machine oil to retard rust
- Clean, lightly oil and tie unto bundles all long-handed tools such as rakes, shovels and hoes
BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS
- Pack books flat to protect their spines
- DO NOT overload
- DO NOT pack fragile items in the same box with books
I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW
Label each box to easily identify contents
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Place frequently used items near the door
KEEP IT LIGHT
Pack boxes to weigh less than 50 pounds
BE PREPARED
Gather all of your supplies before you start, that way you don't have to stop to get more
MAKE ROOM
Businesses can install shelves for easy access and space saving
