A. Get a head start by packing items that you don’t use often. Be sure to label all boxes clearly to designate which room they belong to. Labeling the boxes will save everyone time once you get to your new place. Labels such as “fragile” and “this side up” are also useful in assuring proper handling.
Q. What size boxes should I use?
A. Use small boxes for heavier items, larger boxes for lightweight or bulky items. Small heavy articles such as books, canned goods, etc should go into smaller boxes. Be sure to use special dishpack boxes for glass items and fragiles. Avoid packing more than 50lbs per box. Tape the bottom and top of each box with two strips of strong tape.
Q. What about folded clothes?
A. Large boxes can be used to pack folded clothes, don’t forget to use the space in any suitcases you may have. Small World Moving provides wardrobe boxes on a rental basis if needed for your hanging clothes.
Q. Do I have to empty out my dresser drawers?
A. We recommend removing all contents of the dresser drawers in order to alleviate any extra strain on the furniture piece.
Q. How do I pack my china?
A. A dish pack box is recommended for packing china and fragile items. Line the bottom of the box with crushed packing paper, this will provide the first layer of protection for your fragile items. Wrap each item individually with packing paper. After wrapping the plates, we recommend wrapping the entire bundle for extra protection. Three to four glasses may be nested inside each other as long as after individually wrapping them. Wine glasses should be packed separately as singles. Fill any empty space in the box with crushed packing paper. When you are finished packing the box, shake it, you should not hear anything rattling inside. Mark the box as “fragile”.
Q. Are there certain foods I can pack?
A. Open cartons such as milk should not be packed. Open dry containers and boxes such as cereals and spices should be sealed with tape. Perishables should be the last thing packed and the first to be unpacked. If going into storage, opened food boxes and containers should not be packed as they can attract insects.
Q. How do I pack table lamps and lamp shades?
A. Sturdy cartons such as dish pack boxes should be used. Line the bottom of the box with crushed paper, this will provide the first layer of protection for your fragile items. Remove the lamp shade and light bulb, wrap the cord around the base of the lamp. Wrap packing paper around the lamp including the base, and seal the ends with tape. Mark the box as “fragile”. Lamp shades, where possible should be nested so that you can get two or three in a box. Do not pack anything else with the lampshades.
Q. How should I pack electronics such as stereos, TVs and computers?
A. Using a sturdy box or special TV box, line the bottom of the box with crushed paper, this will provide the first layer of protection for your fragile items. Make sure all cords are disconnected. Place the electronic items in the box, cover with considerable amount of crushed paper.Continue to fill the box in this manner. Fill any empty spaces in the box with packing paper. Small World Moving offers crating service for your TVs if needed.
Q. What shouldn’t I pack?
A. Aerosol cans and other flammable items. All gasoline must be removed from any lawn equipment.