Use only strong, corrugated cartons
with covers. You can buy specially
made cartons, for everything from
mattresses to clothing and mirrors,
from the mover. The added protection
of mover-provided cartons may avoid
damage that results from the use of
poor-quality packing materials. Your
alternative is to collect boxes
discarded by your *grocery or liquor
store. Save old newspapers for use
in packing, but remember that ink
may rub off and stain clothing or
other items.
*WARNING: Insect eggs
and insects such as roaches can
travel in food boxes. Keep this in
mind when getting boxes from food
stores.
Here's a
list of packing supplies that will
come in handy:
� Plastic bags and labels for easy
identification.
� Foam peanuts, styrofoam pellets or
"popcorn."
� Tissue or craft paper for delicate
packing jobs.
� Corrugated paper rolls for
figurines and fragile items.
� Gummed tape (1 1/2 to 2 inches
wide) and/or strong twine for
sealing cartons.
� Markers and labels for identifying
contents of cartons.
� Notebook and pencil for carton
identification log.
� Scissors and/or sharp knife.
Certain
boxes lend themselves better to different
household items. By following this
professional guide, you will save time and
money by packing your belongings safely. |
Type of
Box
|
Size of
Box
|
Items to
Pack in Box
|
Book
Boxes
(Small) |
17"
x 12.5" x 12.5"
1.5 Cubic Feet |
Books, records, papers
canned goods, wine, liquor, tools, spices, heavy
cook ware,frozen goods, refrigerated items. |
(Medium)
Box |
18"
x 18" x 16"
3.0 Cubic Feet |
Pots and pans, linens
(towels & sheets), shoes, games, small pictures,
lamp shades, toys, silverware, purses, cooking
utensils, plants, stereo components, odds &
ends. |
Large
Box |
18"
x 18" x 24"
4.5 Cubic Feet |
Basically anything
that won't fit in the above boxes; cookie sheet
pans, silver trays, games, pictures, blankets,
pillows, lamps and lamp shades. |
Extra
Large Box |
22"
x 22" x 22"
6.0 Cubic Feet |
Big lamp shades,
pillows, bed spreads, quilts, comforters, cushions,
baskets and globes. |
Dish
pack Boxes |
18"
x 18" x 27.5"
with inserts
5.01 Cubic Feet |
Dishes, plates, bowls,
saucers (on bottom layer); glasses, fragile
figurines and nicknames (on top layer). |
Glass
Packs |
Reg.,
Lrg, & 4-way
5.0 Cubic Feet |
Pictures, mirrors,
paintings, glass table tops, small pices of marble.
These things should be wrapped in paper pads before
being boxed. |
Wardrobe
Boxes |
21"
x 20" x 47"
10.0 Cubic Feet |
Hanging clothes only -
wardrobes will be brought by movers on the day of
the move for free use on local moves. |
Lamp
Box |
13"
x 13" x 40"
4.5 Cubic Feet |
Lamps |