 Special Techniques To Protect Your
Possessions
Before loading most cartons, you'll need to wrap many
items to protect them from scratching or breakage. There are a variety of
materials available, including bubble pack, foam peanuts and tissue.
However, most often the professionals use clean, un-printed
newsprint.
Place a small stack of newsprint on a flat, uncluttered
table or countertop. Round glasses and jars can be rolled up in two to
three sheets of newsprint; always begin from a corner of the sheet, and
fold the sides in as you roll.
Larger or odd-shaped items require a similar technique.
Place them in the center of the sheet, and bring the corners together. It
may be necessary to flip the item over and wrap it again from the other
side. If in doubt, use more paper! When the corners are brought together,
secure them with tape.
For all of your packing needs, you will find PVC
(poly-vinyl chloride) packaging tape most effective. Do not use masking
tape or narrow cellophane tape.
Before packing the cartons, line the bottom with a few
inches of wadded newsprint for padding. Then place large heavy items on
the bottom, and lighter, more fragile items on the top.
Most things, such as plates and books, should be loaded
vertically to utilize their own maximum structural strength.
Don't overload cartons;
keep them to a person-agreeable weight. Fill in any voids and top off
loaded cartons with wadded paper and tape cartons securely to avoid
shifting while reroute. Be sure to label contents and room to make
unpacking more organized.
Do-it-yourself packing
is a big job, but it can be a worthwhile way to save money on your
relocation costs. With the right materials and a little help from City
Transfer & Storage, you can achieve professional results to protect
your possessions.
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