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Do Not Over or Under-Pack Boxes: If you over-pack, the box may split and spill or expose items. Under-packing boxes |
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is also detrimental as it will often make boxes less sturdy and more easily dented or crushed. Either makes it difficult |
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for the movers to stack them in the truck. |
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Try to Use Newer, Sturdier Boxes: Boxes that have seen many moves may not keep your belongings as safe as a newer |
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box. Used grocery store boxes will work fine for sturdy items, but pack breakables in something more substantial. |
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Use Plenty of Packing Materials: Packing paper, peanuts & bubble wrap. It is very important to put a generous layer |
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of materials at the bottom of boxes containing fragile items. |
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Books, Records & CDs: Pack these items in smaller boxes. Records should be packed on end, side by side. |
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China: Wrap china and all fragile objects in paper individually. Large plates and heavy pieces should be placed on |
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edge on the bottom of the container. Cups and saucers should be placed towards the top of the box. Plates and |
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dishes should be placed in vertical positions with pads of paper in between. |
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Mirrors, Glass Table Tops & Large Pictures: For complete safety, these items may be crated for shipment. For local |
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moves, these items can be covered with bubble wrap or placed in picture/mirror cartons. |
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Clothing: Foldable clothing and linens can be packed in medium or large boxes. Ask your First Class moving |
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coordinator about special Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes. |
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Personal Computers: When possible, we strongly recommend that you use the original carton and packing materials |
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from the computer manufacturer. If they are not available, use a box that is both strong enough and big enough |
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to hold the computer and pack it with unprinted paper or bubble wrap. |
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Valuables: Legal documents, jewelry, and currency should be moved by you personally. Keep these items in your |
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possession throughout the move. |
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Size & Weight: Try to put heavier items in smaller boxes and light bulky items in larger boxes. |
