Packing Tips:
DO’s and DON’Ts

DO label the contents of every box for easier packing and note the room where the box is to be placed. Mark boxes that are fragile on all sides. For efficiency,
boxes should not be moved from their original rooms.

DO ask our men to move your clothing on hangers from your closets, directly to wardrobes provided by us. Wardrobes will hold approximately 25 hangers depending on the size of garments. (A nominal charge will apply.)

DO leave articles such as blankets, cushions, pillows and clothing in drawers. Do not pack heavy items in dresser, bureau, server, or buffet drawers.

DO wrap your linens and towels around framed pictures that can be broken or that are fragile.

DO wrap china and all fragile objects in paper individually. Large plates and heavy pieces should be placed on the bottom of the container, on edge.
Smaller plates, cups, and saucers should be placed toward the top of the container.

DO check that all bottles have their caps tightly secured to prevent spilling.

DO check to see if your appliances are compatible in your new home. You do not want to move a gas stove into an all-electric house.

DO get rid of all unnecessary items before moving. Draw a floor plan of your new home to see if all your furniture will fit.

DON’T pack any materials that are flammable, such as: hair spray, shaving cream, deodorants, insecticides, cleaning products, nail polish remover, lighter fluid, and motor oil. The inside of a closed van can reach150 degrees and can cause these items to explode.

DON’T wrap items with newspaper if the ink cannot easily come off. Ask us for blank newsprint.