Do not pack :
Some items are dangerous, some bulky and fragile items are
best packed by our professional staff. Valuable or irreplaceable
possessions should travel with you. if in doubt, ask your
4 a smooth move agent or driver.
In boxes :
All loose belongings need to be boxed. Recycled boxes are
available free from local stores but, they should all be clean,
strong and able to be closed.
First day box :
Paper towels Toilet paper Plastic drinking cups Plastic plates
Plastic utensils Light bulbs Cleansers Sponges Screwdriver
Hammer Pliers First aid kit Flashlight Bath towels Bath soap.
Furniture:
* Cover all furniture and disassemble, if possible.
* Wrap table legs with packing paper as scratch protection.
* Lay down blankets or a pallet between the furniture and
the floor of the storage unit.
* Place assembled tables top down on floor with legs pointing
towards the ceiling.
* Stack chairs seat-to-seat with cloth or paper separating
them.
* Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls.
Breakables:
* Wrap plates, saucers, and bowls individually before placing
it in a china carton.
* Use a china carton divider kit for increased security.
* Fill paper into bottom, top and empty spaces in the carton.
Book and Valuable Papers:
* Use file boxes. They are the best containers for your important
documents.
* Pack books flat and fill any empty space to minimize movement.
* Avoid overfilling cartons. Books are heavy.
* Keep pallets free of moisture by placing plastic sheeting
on top of them.
Large Appliances and Equipment:
* Leave appliance doors slightly ajar. Moisture and mildew
will damage your valuables so make sure your refrigerator
or freezer is clean and dry.
* Use valuable storage space inside appliance's for small
items.
Clothes:
* Avoid excessive wrinkling to your clothes by employing wardrobe
boxes
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The most obvious things are also among the
most overlooked. Here's a simple checklist:
* Have a set of spare keys available at your disposal .
* Obviously you'll need to get working right away, so be sure that
your communication technology is ready to go- Internet connection,
working phones and fax.
* Make sure you have working electricity.
* Are the rest rooms functional? Believe it or not, this is will be
extremely important.
* Are there any outstanding obligations that you may have in regards
to your old office space? Has everything been properly handled?
* Don't forget to change your company stationery. You'll need to revise
them with your new address and phone number, available for employees
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