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Appliances (small)
Pack in factory boxes whenever possible
and cushion with packing paper or bubble wrap.
Appliances (large)
Since you'll need use of your major appliances
right up until the day you move, prepare them
last and load them first on moving day:
Consult your user's manual
for specific moving and safety instructions.
- Empty and defrost your refrigerator and
freezer.
- Drain the water from your washing machine.
- Wipe and dry the interiors of all appliances.
- Tape or tie down all moveable parts/doors.
- Do not wrap hand truck strap over refrigerator
coils.
Beds
Disassemble beds and mark pieces so they're
easy to put back together. Tie bed rails together
with rope or tape. Wrap mattresses in a plastic
mattress cover.
Books
Pack them flat in small cartons that weigh no
more than 30lbs. Alternate bindings, and cushion
with packing paper.
Clothing
Hang clothes in wardrobe boxes or plastic garment
bags. Pack clothes in boxes or in dresser drawers
if dresser is not too heavy to move. Be sure
to strap or tape dresser drawers closed.
Collectibles
Wrap fragile items like ceramics with bubble
wrap and tape securely.
Curtains
Hang in a garment bag or a wardrobe box. Put
each window's curtain rod and hardware in a
sealed plastic bag.
Dishes
Never stack dishes flat. Wrap each piece in
bubble wrap. Pack dishes, saucers and platters
on their edge. Nestle cups and bowls. Cushion
with dishcloths or paper.
Glasses
Wrap separately in bubble wrap and or use plenty
of packing paper for cushioning.
Kitchenware
Pots, pans, colanders, etc. can be nestled and
cushioned with packing paper between each piece.
Set aside the most essential cookware for the
first few days in your new home. Label this
box as the first to be opened once you arrive.
Lamps
Pack shades in individual boxes with bubble
wrap or foam peanuts. Wrap bases in bubble wrap
and pack them in boxes. Disassemble standing
lamps if possible.
Mirrors and Artwork
Small mirrors can be wrapped in bubble wrap
and packed in boxes. Large mirrors and paintings
should be wrapped in paper, covered with cardboard,
and braced with wood.
Outdoor Furniture
Disassemble parts and place hardware in plastic
bags. Tape each to its corresponding part. Tie
disassembled pieces together.
Tables
If you can, remove legs and extra leaves. Pad
them and tie them together. Tape hardware (in
plastic bags) to the underside of table tops.
Protect smooth surfaces with cardboard or blankets.
Tools and Gardening
Equipment
Pack hoses and small tools in boxes. Tie rakes,
shovels and long-handled tools together.
Upholstered Furniture
Cover with plastic or a drop cloth. Tip sofas
on end to save space, but place on cardboard
or wooden pallet to protect the fabric.
Wooden Furniture
Wrap exposed wooden arms and legs with plastic,
paper, or bubble wrap. Cover them with plastic
or a drop cloth.
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