Packing Tips
Arizona Movers | Long Distance Moving
- When you pack your items, consider the floor plan of your new home, so that you organize your items based on the rooms that they will be placed in upon delivery. This will make the unpacking process more efficient.
- List content and room on the outside of every carton.
- Use ample paper inside the carton on the top and bottom to provide good cushioning.
- Write "Open First" on the cartons containing essential items such as cooking utensils, toiletries, etc.
- Pack heavier items in the bottom and lighter items in the top of the box. Try to keep per box weight or 50 lbs or less: it makes moving a lot easier. A. general rule to remember on carton size the heavier the item, the smaller the carton.
PACKING MATERIAL
Please use only strong corrugated cartons with covers. We can provide you with specialty cartons for everything from mattresses to clothing and mirrors. Use labels for easy identification. Foam peanuts, Styrofoam pellets or ‘popcorn’, newsprint, bubble wrap and tape.
CHINA
Carefully wrap china in sheets of newsprint paper, or bubble wrap! Place newsprint paper or sheets of bubble wrap on the bottom of the Dish pack for cushioning. Wrap each piece individually then wrap up to three in a bundle with a double layer of paper or bubble wrap.
Place these bundled items in the carton in a row, on the edge of the carton. Surround each bundle with crushed paper, being careful to leave no unfilled spaces. Add two or three inches of crushed paper on top of the bundle to protect rims and make a level base for the next layer of dishes. Horizontal cardboard dividers can be helpful in keeping layers level. Smaller plates, saucers and shallow bowls can make up a second layer.
CUPS, GLASSES, and STEMWARE
Stuff Glasses and Stemware with crumpled tissue or newsprint, before wrapping. Lay it on the corner of the packing paper and roll it one or two full rotations; pull sides of packing paper up and over glass/stemware and continue rolling to the far corner, corrugated paper rolls and dish packs, may be used for added protection. Place glasses and stemware at the top of your box and put bubble wrap or newsprint on top of the glasses/stemware, before sealing the box, for added protection.
Place Lamp Shades and Base handle lamp shades by their wire frames only and place in a carton lined with packing paper. Surround the shade with protective bubble wrap or newsprint paper. Shades can be placed inside each other, as long as they are separated by paper, or bubble wrap.
STEREO AND OTHER ELECTRONICS
If possible, pack electronics in their original cartons. As long as proper packing materials are used (bubble wrap, newsprint, foam sheets, comforters/blankets, pillows, etc.) electronics can be safely packed in sturdy boxes. Start by padding the bottom of the carton with a generous amount of packing material. Wrap electronics with paper and place in carton. Tightly pack padding around and on top of the unit to prevent damage. Firmly seal the carton. Note: When you unpack your electronics, let them reach room temperature before plugging them in.
STATUARY AND FIGURINES
Wrap statuary and figurines with bubble wrap, then tightly wrap with newsprint. If bubble wrap is not available, use newsprint to wrap the article, until adequately cushioned.
MIRRORS AND GLASS
Wrap the picture or mirror in a generous cushion of newsprint or bubble wrap. Place the Item in a Mirror Carton, seal tightly and label it Fragile Glass! With a description of the item on the box so you know, what item was put into that box?
COMPUTERS
If possible, pack computers in their original boxes. If you don’t have the original box, you may use a medium box, as long as you wrap it with proper packing materials. Bubble wrap the computer nice and tight until well cushioned, put some crushed newsprint on the bottom of the carton for protection, place computer in the center of the box, and cushion around the computer with small cushions or Styrofoam, peanuts, newsprint, or bubble wrap, make sure the computer is packed nice and tight where it can not shift! Seal the box, and Label it FRAGILE! COMPUTER! Be aware of special considerations for the internal workings of the computer.
