SUGGESTIONS
Anyone who has undergone the process of moving before is familiar with the stress and unnerving qualities that have been known to come with it.No1 movers makes it our mission to help see you through the moving process in a way that will render you feeling confident,secure and entirely at ease with the smoother flow of everything.Of course in any type of move,it is important for you to come up with a checklist of the things you can and should be doing that would make for an easier transition from one location to another.However it is still your responsibility to make a mental or ilteral checklist of your own.following are some of the moving tips that might aid you in doing so
- Arrange for your moving services to be done ahead of time.
- Make sure all your cartons,boxes,containers and storage boxes are properly labelled in an organized manner using bold letters and numbering when needed.
- Get rid of unwanted items by having a garage sale,should this meet your fancy.
- If u have pets make sure to leave them with a trusted friend during the move,so as not to risk loosing it in the distracting process of moving.
- Disconnect all appliances from power sources and pack them away with cables,chargers and anything that may come with them.
- Hand carry any jewellery,money or personel items that you would not want to misplace.
- Empty furniture,dressers and shelves of any liquids,breakables or small,loose items during the move.
If all of above pointers have been attended to properly,you can be sure your move will be stress free and not subject to being cause for any worry
PACKING TIPS
Kitchen items
China: For these fragile items, you should use dish-packs or sturdy, medium cartons with 3-4 inches of crumpled newspaper in the bottom of the carton for additional cushioning. Everyday plates can be wrapped in stacks of four, however, the more delicate the plates, the smaller the stack. Place one plate in a corner of your stack of unprinted newsprint and using 1-2 layers of papers, pull the corner up and over the top plate. Fold the side corners of the paper into the middle and then place another plate on top. Repeat the process until you have four plates in a stack, individually protected by layers of paper. Finish the process by rolling the stack away from you to the far corner until the bundle is completely wrapped and protected. Then place the bundle into the carton ON EDGE. Never lay plates flat or in a corner.
Plates can form the bottom tier or layer of the carton, followed by bowls in the next layer and finally by cups, glassware, goblets and other light, fragile items. Separate each layer in the carton with a cushion of newspaper and ensure that each wrapped piece is snug in its layer to prevent movement. Empty spaces can be filled with crushed newspaper and the top of the carton should be marked "Fragile".
Bowls: Bowls and odd shaped items are just right for the second layer. Following the same method for packing plates, wrap individually in unprinted newsprint, stack three or four to a group and wrap them again in a double layer of newsprint. As with plates, place shallow bowls or odd shaped pieces on edge in a row in the carton.
Cups: Everyday cups can be stacked in groups of two. Place one cup in a corner of your packing paper. Using 1-2 layers of paper, pull the corner up and into the cup. Make sure that the paper completely fills the cup and covers all edges, then stack the second cup into the first with the handle facing the opposite direction. Now pull up the side corners of the paper and fill the inside of the second cup. Roll the bundle away from you until it is completely protected. Place the bundle upside down in the carton with the handles to the inside.
Fragile Cups should be wrapped individually with their handles additionally wrapped with paper towels or a single sheet of white newsprint. Handles should face in.
Glassware: Again, a sturdy carton and a generous amount of crushed newspaper as cushioning is necessary for additional protection. The top layer of your dishpack is perfect for glassware and cups. Glasses are wrapped like cups and can be nested in sets of three or four, using your own discretion. Start by placing the glass diagonally on your sheet of white newsprint and wrap from corner to corner. Stop midway and fold the two remaining corners of the newsprint to the bottom and the rim of the glass covering it completely. You can then nest an additional glass and complete wrapping by rolling it to the far corner.
Stemware and goblets are more fragile and should be wrapped individually. Fill the goblet with crumpled tissue and then roll the goblet in the same manner as the glasses.
Glass pitchers and vases are also wrapped in this method. Large items go into the bottom of the dish-pack. It's bottom up when you pack.
Food: Try to use up as much food as possible before moving. Seal open boxes of food such as cereals, powdered foods, etc. Cover holes of shaker-type containers and seal with tape. Put small containers of condiments and spices together in a small box before packing them into a larger carton. Canister contents can be left in canisters with tight fitting lids although they should be individually wrapped with newsprint and sealed with tape to prevent spillage and damage.
Liquids: If it is necessary to pack a liquid, the lid should be fastened securely, taped, and the entire container placed inside a plastic bag with a tight closure.
FOR CLOTHES AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD STUFF
Clothes: If you wish, clothing can be folded and placed in a suitcase or a large carton. Dresser drawers can also be utilized for some clothing although all other items should be removed from the dresser drawers and packed in cartons. The contents of the dresser drawers should not be heavy.
Books: Books are heavy so use small cartons. Place in an upright position, alternating bound edge to open edge. Do not press against the exposed edges which would mar the pages. Expensive, sentimental, or unusual books should be wrapped individually
Pots, Pans & Small Appliances: These items should be packed in medium size cartons. Don't forget the crumpled paper in the bottom of the carton first. If pots, pans and trays are a graduated set, each one should be wrapped separately and then nested together. The heavier the item, the smaller the box. Keep a layer of newsprint between each wrapped pan, pot or tray. Small unbreakable wrapped packages can be placed inside the wrapped group to utilize space.
Small appliances should be wrapped in several layers of newsprint. Remember to drain water from any appliance that has a reservoir, for example, steam irons, vaporizer, humidifiers, dental appliances, coffee makers. Always pack cords and accessories with the appropriate appliance to avoid confusion during unpacking. If the appliance has a fixed cord, put a layer of paper between the cord and the appliance to prevent scratches.
Radio - Clock: If they are small, these and similar items can be packed with the linens; otherwise, pack as for appliances. Grandfather clocks should be serviced by an expert.
Lamp Base: Remove the shade, harp and bulb. Wrap the body of the lamp in plenty of packing paper, keeping at least one layer of paper between the lamp and its attached cord. Pack the base, UPRIGHT, in a dish-pack or join two cartons together and fill the spaces with crumpled paper. Wrap the bulb, harp and other small lamp parts and pack with the base.
Lamp shades should only be handled by the metal framing and packed in a medium carton. Surround the shade with sheets of tissue paper or clean packing paper and fill in all empty spaces. The only other item that should be packed with a lamp shade is another lamp shade, one that will nest inside or on top without pressing against the other shade. Do not use newspaper as protective linings between each shade and you should not use crushed paper for packing. It's alright to use small pillows or bath towels inside the shades.
Mattresses: It's a good idea to use cartons for additional protection of your box springs and mattresses. Have the proper size cartons on hand and slip the mattresses into the cartons or paper coverings at the last minute. You can fold the sheets and place them in a suitable carton for quick bed making at destination. Put the pillows in an empty drawer or large carton.
Linens: Towels, sheets, linens etc., should be packed in large cartons or, if suitable, substituted for cushioning material.
Silver - Sterling or Plated: The important point about protecting silver from tarnishing is to keep the air out. With silverware in a chest, all empty spaces should be filled with crushed tissue or hand towels and the entire chest wrapped in unprinted newsprint. Loose silverware can be wrapped, individually or in groups, in clear plastic wrap or tissue.
Plants - Artificial: An arrangement of artificial flowers should be packed in its own carton, surrounded with paper towels, or even cotton. If possible, fasten the base to the bottom of the carton.
Paintings: Glass Table Tops-Marble Slabs - Certain large pictures and marble tops, because of their size and value should be packed in custom-made cartons . For smaller pictures etc., they should be well wrapped with three sheets of white newsprint and placed on edge in a carton. Linens, blankets and towels can serve as additional cushioning material.
Rugs: Leave rugs on the floor, but untacked, or if they have just been cleaned and delivered to your home, leave them rolled.
Tools: Take a group of long handled garden tools and bundle them together with tape or twine. This also applies to mops, brooms curtain rods etc.
ELECTRONICS
- If possible,pack in original cartons.If not ,pack each item ample amounts of bubble wrap and/or with paper.
- Code wiring with tape for easy reinstallation.
- STEREO-fasten down the tone arm and dustcover.
- COMPACT DISCS- check instructions to secure the laser.
- PERSONAL COMPUTERS-back up all important diskettes,"Park"the hard disk(program often included on diagnostics diskette).For floppy disk drive,insert an old or blank disk.
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