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Therefore, we have a listed a number of things for you to consider when planning your move, if you decide to do it yourself.
Packing Suggestions
Basic Guidelines
1. Label each box with your name and job reference number
2. Use strong boxes, those provided by your mover
3. When packing breakables, leave a 2-4 inch layer of white paper at the bottom, sides and top of the box.
4. When packing a box, place heavier items on the bottom, less heavy and lightest on top
China and Glassware:
1. Use china boxes, and unprinted newspaper.
2. Plates: Wrap each piece separately in white paper. Place them in the box.
3. Bowls: wrap individually, stack 4-2 together, wrap all again and place then standing on edge in the box.
4. Cups and Glassware: Wrap cup handles in paper, then wrap entire cup. Place them in box with all handles pointing in the same direction. Wrap everyday glasses individually.
5. STEMWARE: Use white packing paper. Use a box with dividers. Wrap each glass individually, stand on rim in box.
Other Items
1. Books: pack books standing on bottom edge in book
boxes.
2. Clothing: Wardrobe boxes can be used for handling clothing.
Other clothing, blankets and linens can be folded and packed in
linen boxes. We recommend emptying all dressers and chests as
the added weight can make them difficult to move susceptible to
damage.
3. Pots and Pans: Use china boxes; stack them together
with a few pieces of paper in between them. Fill all empty
spaces with newspaper.
4. Lamps and Lampshades: Remove shades and bulbs. Wrap lamps in
layers of paper and place in box on base. Wrap lampshades
lightly in paper, nest one inside the other, and pack in
separate box.
5. Electronic Equipment: Wrap theses items heavily in
bubble wrap and place in box (ideally in the original boxes).
Place bubble wrap at bottom and sides to prevent movement.
6. Paintings, Mirrors, and Glass: Use picture boxes and
bubble wrap. Valuable pieces may need to be professionally
crated by us.