TIP 1 |
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Make packing easier by
planning ahead. Gather up plenty of sturdy, corrugated cartons,
packing paper, bubble wrap, sealing tape and marker pens, along with any
furniture covers. |
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TIP 2 |
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Boxes that are tightly sealed
with packing tape will prevent dust from entering. |
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TIP 3 |
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Wrap furniture legs with
protective bubble wrap, furniture covers or pads to prevent scratching.
Leave slipcovers on upholstered chairs and cover them with plastic chair
covers. Tape or tie bed rails together. Mark the pieces for easier assembly
later. Place covers or plastic bags on mattresses to keep them clean during
storage. |
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Tip 4 |
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Label boxes on all sides for
easy identification. Keep a list (as well as pictures and
descriptions) at your home or office for reference. Mark clearly all boxes
containing fragile items. Make sure fragile boxes are placed on top of
heavier, less delicate boxes. |
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TIP 5 |
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Use valuable space inside dresser
drawers and larger appliances, such as stoves and refrigerators, to store
small items such as towels, linens and small, fragile items. Secure items in
drawer by filling empty spaces with towels or packing paper. |
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TIP 6 |
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Pack as much as you can in
the same size boxes.
Fill boxes tightly, but take care to neither overpack nor underpack.
(Bulging cartons tip when stacked, while half full boxes tend to collapse).
Use wadded up newsprint, bubblewrap, rags, towels, or blankets to fill in
empty spaces. For maximum protection seal cartons with tape. |
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TIP 7 |
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Pack heavy items such as books
and tools in small boxes. For easier handling limit the weight of
all cartons, regardless of size, to 30kg. or less. |
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TIP 8 |
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Clean and dry appliances
before storing. Secure all movable parts with paper, or wedge and
wrap a paper pad around each item for protection. During transport tape all
doors shut, but remember to wedge them open for storage. |
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TIP 9 |
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Pack books flat to protect
their spines. Line cartons with plastic and fill empty spaces with
packing paper. |
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TIP 10 |
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Use lots of paper to pack
dishes and glassware. Place a layer of packing paper inside the
bottom and top of cartons. Wrap each dish and glass separately and cushion
them with crumpled paper. Plates are best stacked on edge. |
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TIP 11 |
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Hang clothes and draperies
in wardrobe boxes. |
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TIP 12 |
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Pack lamps and lampshades in
individual boxes. Use plenty of clean paper or clothing for
padding. |
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TIP 13 |
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Pad mirrors and paintings with
paper. Place them in special mirror packs or large boxes; mark
boxes |