- Separate your boxes by size, and place appropriate size boxes in each room. All Mooving.com boxes are identified by a product name and box # (located on bottom of box) to indicate the ideal product or weight that the box is best suited
for.
- Have all supplies (i.e. tape, bubble, packing paper) lined up next to your boxes when
packing.
- Pack one room at a time, marking each box with a description of its contents and destination (i.e. kitchen, master
bath).
- Put heavy items in small boxes and light items in large boxes. Keep weight
of boxes reasonable. Group items of similar size and weight. Wrap heaviest items first with
bubble wrap or packing paper and place on bottom of box. Wrap lighter items with same and place on top of heavier items, separated by
bubble. Fill all voids with packing paper or bubble wrap to prevent shifting.
- Double box fragile items and fill voids between boxes with packing paper or bubble cushioning to avoid shifting.
- Use "FRAGILE"
labels on boxes with breakable items. This will alert movers
to handle with care.
- When making boxes, reinforce
the bottom of all boxes with 2" packing tape.
Start by taping the seam where the two flaps meet, leaving
4' of overlap on each side. Add two more strips in the same
direction, on both sides of your first strip, approximately
half way between your strip and the edge of the box. For
additional reinforcement, add two perpendicular strips
equidistant from each other and the edge of the box. Use a
tape dispenser to make the job easier.
- Fill each box as much as
possible using packing paper to fill empty space to prevent
shifting and breakage.
- Make sure tops and sides of
boxes do not bulge or sag. Under-packed boxes may
collapse and over-packed boxes may rupture.
- For books, lay your books flat
and alternate bindings to prevent damage.
- Pack plates on their edges in
double wall corrugated dish boxes. Dish/Glass
Dividers (also known as cell packs) will help keep these
items safe and organized.
- Bubble wrap your fragile
items. Small bubble is recommended for smaller, lighter
weight items. Large bubble (more air in bubbles) is
recommended for larger, heavier weight items. For added
protection, line your box with bubble before packing.
- To keep large items clean and
sanitary, use mattress
bags, furniture bags, and stretch
wrap.
- Use moving blankets to
wrap furniture, appliances, TV's, or other large objects.
For additional
support please contact us with
questions or concerns.
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