| Lamp Shades |
- Whenever
possible, pack lamp shades two or three to a box.
- Use
plain, white wrapping paper (not newspaper) as a protective
lining between each shade.
- Don't
pack anything else with lampshades.
- Write
& QUOTFRAGILE" on the sides of the carton.
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| Picture and Mirrors |
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Select
a box that, when open, is larger than your picture.
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Open
the bottom of the carton, then flatten it out. Seal
one of the open sides with tape. Lay the picture of
mirror face down on several sheets of packing paper,
then fold over the edges of the paper and seal them
with tape. Slide the picture or mirror into the unsealed
side of your carton and seal the carton's end with
tape.
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Mark
these boxes & QUOTGLASS" and load them on end.
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| Clothing |
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Clothes
on hangers are best moved in a special closet carton.
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Never
move clothes in garment bags. Garment bags can't stand
up to the stress of moving.
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Leave
clothes in dressers, but make sure that the drawers
are not too heavy – if a drawer is too heave, it may
be damaged during the trip.
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| Washing Machines |
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Secure
spring-mounted motors.
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Brace
the tub to prevent damage.
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Wedge
special tub inserts in the space between the tub and
sidewalls.
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Disconnect
hoses and put them in tightly sealed sandwich bags
inside the machine's tub.
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| Refrigerators and Freezers |
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Defrost,
dry and load refrigerator in upright position, using
it's inside space for bulky, lightweight goods such
as large stuffed toys or pillows.
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Before
laying refrigerator down for a move, check with its
manufacturer. Most brands can be moved on their sides.
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Do
not connect the appliance in your new home until the
unit has stood upright for at least 24 hours
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| Home Electronics |
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Wrap
small equipment in plenty of foam padding, pack them
in a box and load it on top of a soft item, such as
a sofa.
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| Beds |
- Our
special Packing will keep mattresses and box springs
fresh and clean.
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| Books |
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Small
boxes are the perfect size for books.
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Pack
books flat so that the spines won't break, and don't
jam them in tightly.
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Never
pack fragile items with books.
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| Chest of Drawers, Desks, etc. |
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| Tables |
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Remove
legs from all tables and loads the flat surfaces on
edge. If this can't do, load tables on their top surfaces,
legs up, taking care to protect the finish with blankets
or padding.
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| Dishes |
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| Cups and Glasses |
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Cups
and glasses may be nested (place inside each other),
with three layers of wrapping paper between each glass
and cup as a protective lining.
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Place
one glass/cup inside another, wrap each with two more
sheets of paper then insert another glass/cup. Finally,
wrap the bundle with a large sheet of paper.
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Pack
these nested bundles in boxes with dividers. Or box
filled with paper cutting.
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If
a bundle doesn't reach the top of the box, stuff additional
packing paper in the compartment to fill it up.
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Wrap
and pack goblets and stemware singly, do not nest
them
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| Small Kitchen Appliances |
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Small
items such as blenders and coffee makers should be
packed together.
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Wrap
each appliance separately with two or three sheets
of wrapping paper and place it in the box.
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Fill
empty spaces with paper or use the space of other,
lighter items.
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| Pots, Pans and Large bowls |
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Three
pots, pans or bowls usually can be nested one inside
the other, like cups and glasses.
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| Table Lamps |
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Take
a large box and line the bottom with wadded-up wrapping
paper for extra protection.
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Remove
the lampshade and bulb, and wrap the cord around the
base of the lamp.
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Wrap
packing paper around the lamp, tuck this paper in
at the base, and tape all seams around the bundle
where the paper overlaps. Place the lamp in the lined
carton.
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If
you have several tall table lamps, place them in the
carton so the base of one lamp is facing the top of
the next.
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When
a box is packed with lamps, fill it up with plenty
of paper.
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