Specialized
Packing Tips
The list of individual household items is endless.
Most can be packed by following our packing pointers.
Here are some additional packing tips for major
items. If you want a more comprehensive list of
how to pack special items, drop us a line.
Bureau Drawers -- Don't overload.
Too heavy a load can cause damage. Remove firearms
and any items that might break or leak. Firearms,
along with serial numbers, must be registered
with your van line representative before the move.
Canned Goods and Other Non-Frozen Food
-- Pack upright with no more than 24-30 cans per
carton. Don't attempt to move perishables. Wrap
glass containers and boxed foods individually
and pack in small cartons.
Frozen Foods and Plants --Because
of the delicate and perishable nature of these
items, your mover is prohibited from accepting
these packed items when your shipment is being
transported more than 150 miles and/or delivery
will not be accomplished within twenty-four (24)
hours from the time of loading. Frozen food shipped
within these guidelines must be packed in a freezer
which at time of loading is at normal deep-freeze
temperature.
Clocks -- Remove or secure pendulum
in large clocks. Grandfather clocks should be
prepared for moving by expert servicemen.
Drapes and Curtains -- Hang drapes over crossbars
in wardrobe cartons, or pack folded in clean cartons.
Remove curtains from rods, fold and pack in cartons
or bureau drawers.
Flammables and Combustibles
-- Flammable liquids and aerosol cans must not
be packed. Changes in temperature and pressure
can cause them to leak, or even explode. For your
own protection, you should know that if you pack
these items and they cause damage to your shipment
or others, you, not your mover, may be held liable.
Lamps and Lampshades -- Remove
bulbs, harps and shades. Roll up cord. Pack lamps
with bedding or wrap separately and place upright
in clean, tissue-lined carton. Wrap harp and finial
(decorative knob) with packing paper and tape
to inside wall of carton that contains shade.
Wrap shades in tissue, not newspaper. Place upright
in large, tissue lined cartons.
Medicines -- Seal caps with
masking tape. Wrap and pack upright in small cartons.
If needed during travel, carry with you.
Mirrors, Paintings and Pictures
-- Tell your agent about valuable paintings for
special care. Wrap small mirrors, pictures, paintings,
and frames and place on edge in cartons. Place
large pictures and paintings on edge in heavy
cardboard containers. Large wall or dresser mirrors
will be taken down by the movers and placed in
special cartons. For added safety, place tape
diagonally across mirror to protect better against
damage. Do not place newspaper directly against
paintings.
Personal Computers and Video Recorders -- Pack
valuable electronic equipment in original cartons
when available. Otherwise, use strong, corrugated
cartons and place protective padding on the bottom
of the carton. Wrap an old blanket or protective
pad around the item and place it in its carton.
Place additional padding between the carton and
the computer or video recorder. Wrap cords separately,
label to identify usage and place in a plastic
bag away from delicate surfaces. Non-detachable
cords should also be wrapped. Place cords between
the padded computer or video recorder and the
carton. Be sure your personal computer is "parked"
and ready for transport.
Silverware -- Wrap each piece
in cloth or low sulfur content paper to prevent
tarnishing. Use an old blanket or moving pad as
a wrap to prevent scratching the silverware chest.
Tools -- Drain fuel from power
tools (do not ship Flammables under any circumstances).
Pack tools in small, strong cartons. Wrap separately
if valuable.
Waterbed Mattresses -- Drain
all water from the waterbed and, grasping internal
baffle systems with external vinyl, fold mattress
20 inches at a time. Adjust folds to avoid making
creases across individual baffles. Consult your
owner's manual for special instructions concerning
the care and transportation of your mattress.
Do not place your mattress in a carton with sharp
or pointed objects.
Cars and Motorcycles -- Cars
and motorcycles shipped on the moving van should
be drained nearly empty of fuel. Motorcycle batteries
should be disconnected. Automobile antifreeze
should be ample to protect against severe cold
in winter.
Barbecue Grills and Propane Tanks
-- Wrap grates and briquettes separately in a
newspaper (or place all briquettes into a grocery
bag) and place parts in carton. Pad carton with
paper to reduce movement of contents. Propane
tanks cannot be moved. Consult your local gas
grill distributor for the safest method.
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