| Packing cups
Delicate glassware and stemware should be placed in an upright position, not on it's side. No matter what you're packing, you should use crumpled packing paper in between each layer to assure a snug fit wherever there's a gap. All boxes with "fragile" items should be marked accordingly Specialized packing tips The list of individual household items is endless. Most can be packed by following our packing pointers. Here are some additional packing tips for major items. If you want a more comprehensive list of how to pack special items, drop us a line. Bureau drawers - Don't overload. Too heavy a load can cause damage. Remove firearms and any items that might break or leak. Canned goods and other non-frozen food - Pack upright with no more than 24-30 can per carton. Don't attempt to move perishable. Wrap glass containers and boxed foods individually and pack in small cartons. Frozen foods and plants - Because of the delicate and perishable nature of these items, your mover is prohibited from accepting these packed items when your shipment is being transported more than 150 miles and /or delivery will not be accomplished within twenty-four (24) hours the time of lading. Frozen food shipped within these guidelines must be packed in a freezer which at time of loading is at normal deep-freeze temperature. Clocks - Remove or secure pendulum in large clocks. Grandfather clocks should be prepared for moving by expert servicemen. Flammable and combustibles - Flammable liquids and aerosol cans must not be packed. Changes in temperature and pressure can cause them to leak, or even explode. For your own protection, you should know that if you pack these items and they cause damage to your shipment or others, you, not your mover, might be held liable. Lamps and lamp shades - Remove bulbs, harps, and wrap separately and place upright in clean, tissue-lined carton. Wrap harp and finial (decorative knob) with packing paper and tape to inside wall of carton that contains shade. Wrap shades in tissue, not newspaper. Place upright in large tissue-lined cartons. Mirrors, paintings, and pictures - Tell your relocation coordinator about valuable painting for special care. Wrap small mirrors, pictures, paintings, and frames and place on edge in cartons. Place large pictures and paintings on edge in heavy cardboard containers. Large wall or dresser mirrors will be taken down by the movers and placed in special cartons. For added safety, place tape diagonally across mirror to protect better against damage. Do not place newspaper directly against paintings. Personal computers and video recorders - Pack valuable electronic equipment in original cartons when available. Otherwise, use strong corrugated cartons and place protective padding on the bottom of the carton. Wrap an old blanket or protective pad around the item and place it in its carton. Place additional padding between the carton and the computer or video recorder. Wrap cords separately; label to identify usage and place in a plastic bag away from delicate surfaces. Non-detachable cords should also be wrapped. Place cords between the padded computer or video recorder and the carton. Be sure your personal computer is "parked" and ready for transport. Silverware - Wrap each piece in cloth or low sulfur content paper to prevent tarnishing. Use an old blanket or moving pad as a wrap to prevent scratching the silverware chest. Tools - Drain fuel from power tools (do not ship Flammable under any circumstances). Pack tools in small, strong cartons. Wrap separately if valuable. . Barbecue grills and propane tanks - Wrap grates and briquettes separately in a newspaper (or place all briquettes into a grocery bag) and place parts in carton. Pad carton with paper to reduce movement of contents. Even if propane tanks are drained before your move, we will not be able to move this item for you. Consult your local gas grill distributor for the safest method. | ||||