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Packing
Why not eliminate your packing headaches by allowing our qualified professionals to take care of it all! The prices for packing include all materials, labour and unpacking! We take all packing materials away leaving you virtually mess free! For busy people, packing is an ideal way to prepare for the move. Call today for an estimate of costs for both your packing and moving. One of our knowledgeable moving consultants can answer all of your packing questions!
Cartons and their uses
Cartons both new and used, mattress bags, packing tape and packing paper can be purchased from our office. Wardrobe cartons are provided free of charge for the day of your move. Just call our office and we can help you select the appropriate packing materials for your move.
There are many different sized cartons available to you. Here is a brief outline of which ones are for what items.
| 2 cubic foot carton | books, videos, cd's, |
| 4 cubic foot carton | lampshades, pillows |
| 5 cubic foot carton | linens, clothing |
| China barrel | fine crystal and china |
| Wardrobes | clothing on hangers |
| Picture/Mirror carton | glass table tops, large pictures |
If you are not sure how to pack these items, please feel free to ask your moving consultant for a free packing demonstration; you provide the packing materials, and we'll provide the expertise!
Packing Tips
- Start well in advance of your moving date; don't leave packing to the last minute. It's more work than you think!
- Stock up on quality boxes, marker pens, packing tape and other packing materials. All your packing supplies are available from Perfect Packers
- Tackle one room at a time and ensure you take a break.
- Make sure the bottom and top of boxes are closed and taped tightly.
- Label your boxes by the rooms in which they should be placed at the destination. (example: Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Living Room etc.)
- All liquids should have the tops fastened tightly to prevent leakage and the box should indicate that the contents are liquids with an arrow indicating the right way up.
- All boxes not to be loaded should be marked as such. All boxes to be loaded last and first off (example: phone) should also be marked as such. All boxes with breakables should be marked "fragile".
- Place heavier items on the bottom of the boxes in their least vulnerable position for breakage (plates are strongest standing on their edges) with the lighter objects on top.
- Pack all boxes as full as possible with adequate padding, the less room for movement, the less chance of breakage.
- Try to limit the weight of each box to 50 pounds or under. A good rule of thumb is to pack lighter items such as clothing in larger boxes and heavier items such as books, photo albums, c.d.'s and videos in smaller boxes.
- Do not use newspaper for wrapping; inks in newspaper may rub off damaging other items.
- Linens are great to use as padding for breakables and will save you from packing them in separate boxes.
- If you have any questions feel free to contact your moving consultant. They will help you make sure your packing goes smoothly.
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