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If You Intend To Pack Yourself, Here Is A Few Packing Tips You May Find Helpful Keep Boxes 50 lbs. Or less If someone has to lift it and it is too heavy the bottom may open up causing damages. Make sure the box is taped securely with packing tape, do not use masking tape. Pack boxes to the very top Use unprinted newspaper (white print) if possible to prevent ink stains to fill to the top. Old card board is also useful. Boxes not filled properly to the top tend to crush. Mark your boxes well Identify what boxes is going in what room of the new home. Keep in mind that when the boxes are loaded on the truck it may have to be packed on its side, watch for bottles of liquid or other items that may spill. It would be good idea to prepare an "Incidental Box" that contains a few dishes, soap, towels, toilet paper, drinking glasses, drinks, utensils, first aid kit, etc. Watch what you pack and how you pack it Before you begin packing your box be sure to make a nest of crumple paper on the bottom of box. Begin by wrapping the bigger and heaviest dishes for the bottom layer of the box. Wrap plates in bundles of 3 to 4 plates and lay them on edge with bottom of plates nearest, to side wall of box. Once a full layer of dishes has covered the bottom of box be sure to add an other layer of crumple paper on top to make a nest for the next layer of dishes. Point all cup handles and pitcher towards the middle of the box and never next to the side of the box. Be sure to pack dishes on end - side by side on the bottom. When packing books use small boxes 1.5 cubic foot, so the movers can lift them safely. Do not pack corrosive or flammable items such as bleaches, batteries, propane, matches, plastic squeeze bottles, lighter fluid etc. It is best to take these items in your own car. Medicine and food items should be taped shut and marked accordingly. What to do with clothes in dressers? Provided your dressers are not too heavy to begin with, you could simply leave clothes in drawers. In case that the dressers are too heavy, the drawers can be taken out and covered with white print paper. In this case we at Loutur Moving & Storage would wrap the drawers in moving pads and taped. The Moving Day Check List Disconnect All Appliances Turn off gas and water, drain all hoses ie., dishwasher and washing machine, dryer disconnected, empty refrigerator and disconnect ice-maker, make sure the freezer has had enough time to defrost. Please ensure that the appliances are empty of clothes and breakables. Disconnect Cords Unplug cords on your T.V. VCR, computer equipment, Stereo and speaker, lamps etc. RESERVE ELEVATOR Place elevator on service and make sure it is padded. Make sure movers are able to get as close to elevator as possible in order to save on time. SEPARATE BELONGING YOU WANT TO KEEP Before the movers/packers arrive keep the boxes separate so that it won't be loaded on the truck by accident. Some client like to place stereo equipment, computer equipment, T.V.s etc in their own car for peace of mind. CHILDREN HAVE A TENDENCY TO BE RESTLESS WHAT TO DO WITH CHILDREN? For the sake of children, it is often helpful to have them stay with friends or relatives during the move. WHAT TO DO WITH PETS? Dogs: Will want to greet the movers or be somewhat curious of the going ons and have a tendency to be in the movers way, where they could get hurt or cause accidents for the workers. It is best to keep them away in an other room or in a kennel. Cats: Have a tendency to get extremely nervous while movers are in their mids. It has been found so traumatic of an experience for them that, they may try to run away and hide and may not around when you are ready to leave. It is best to keep them in an other room or cage. FREEZER & REFRIGERATOR CONCERNS When your refrigerator and freezer arrives at new location, be sure not to plug them in for at least 4-6 hours. If plugged in at the wrong time you could burn out their compressor. Call a serviceman if you have any doubts. Frozen food should remain frozen for a few hours provided they are in a well sealed cooler. EXTRA STORAGE If you have too much furniture, you may need additional storage. Check around for reasonable price on extra space you need. We at Loutur Moving & Storage have always extra space for our clients. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Be aware that no movers can transport the following hazardous items: BBQ propane tanks, Acids in various forms, Ammunition, Ammonia, Charcoal Briquettes, Gas & oil products, Lighter Fluids, Any Paints or Stains, Varnish remover, Welding equipment with tanks, Fire extinguishers. Residential furniture movers are not usually licensed to transport dangerous goods. |
| MOVING TIPS |
| Stove & Refrigerator emptied |
| Dryer disconnected |
Freezer
defrosted
defrosted
Washer
emptied
emptied
| Empty Dishwasher |
| Remove glass plate from microwave |
