Follow these
guidelines when packing your household goods. You can save
a great deal by packing yourself.
Use strong containers that
are in good condition and that can be secured tightly with
twine or strapping tape. These can usually be
purchased from your moving company. Purchase special
boxes for dishes, wardrobe and other items
Label each box with its
contents, which room it should go in, whether it is fragile
and whether it should be loaded last to be unloaded first.
Don't load more than 50
pounds into any one box and make sure the weight is evenly
distributed.
Cushion contents with
newspaper or other packing materials to prevent
breakage. Use tissue paper for items that might be
soiled by newspaper ink.
Pack books tightly on end in
small boxes. Alternate bindings and wrap valuable
books separately.
Have your rugs and draperies
cleaned before moving and leave them in their wrappings for
easier handling.
Remove all breakables and
liquids from drawers and pack them separately. Seal
medicines and other containers to prevent leakage and pack
in a leak-proof bag or container.
Pack linen and clothing in
drawers. Do not overload them.
Carry all valuables with
you. Don't pack jewelry, documents, coin or stamp
collections, or anything that would be difficult to
replace. Contents of a safe deposit box can be moved
for you by your bank.
