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Chances are you will start packing weeks before your move. You'll need boxes, bubble wrap for packing fragile items, tissue and ink-free
packing paper, scissors, a knife for opening boxes and rolls of packing tape. You'll also need to know how to do the job in an efficient and
organized way. Here are a few tips from the experts that can help save your household goods from damage:
- Get more strong packing boxes than you think you will need.
- Reinforce the bottom of each box with at least one strip of packing tape.
- Pack boxes firmly to prevent the contents from shifting during your move.
- Use clean, white crumpled up paper for padding.
- Separate all items with paper to prevent scratches.
- Place heavier items in the bottom of the box and lighter items on top.
- Use towels, linens, curtains, etc. To pad boxes of fragile items.
- Remove lids from ceramics and wrap each separately.
- Seal open bottles with tape before packing to avoid spills.
- Use an extra large box for lampshade and cushion them well.
- Remove bulbs before packing lamps.
- Put hardware from disassembled furniture together in plastic bag.
- Wrap very small items in bright colored tissue so they won't get lost.
- Place pictures in boxes between sheets and blankets for added protection.
- Plates and record albums should be packed on end vertically - not stacked.
- Make a master list of all household items and personal belongings.
- Number boxes when they are packed and sealed.
- Label each box and its room destination.
- Write the contents of numbered boxes on your master list.
- Pack room-by-room, keeping similar items together.
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