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Packing Tips |
First American Moving has all of the boxes and packing materials you will need for your move and we deliver them free of charge! We'll help you choose the correct size for all the items you wish to pack on your own, and on the day of your relocation our movers will arrive fully equipped to help you with any additional items you may have missed. First American uses specially designed boxes for transporting electronics, computers and other items of value.
Our Expert Packers can do the packing for you, and will take extra care to protect your irreplaceable and valuable belongings. Extra protection is provided for the handling of marble, glass or paintings. First American recommends our Custom Crafting techniques, where each object will be wrapped securely and cushioned against shifting during the move.
Packing can be tedious and time-consuming. It takes the right materials and skill to prepare for your move. Though we recommend that you have professionals pack for you, if you decide to pack items by yourself, we'd like to help. |
Here are some packing secrets to use: |
- You can buy all of the cartons and packing materials you'll need from us, and we will help you choose which sizes and kinds of materials will be most appropriate for your move. You'll save valuable time compared to trying to track down suitable cartons at supermarkets. More importantly, our cartons are specifically designed for packing household goods. Packing materials include unprinted newsprint, bubble wrap and tape.
- Wrap fragile articles the way professionals do - use two layers of unprinted newsprint per glass, dish, figurine, etc. Wrap firmly, but loosely enough, to provide a cushioning effect.
- Don't overcrowd boxes. Professionals pack boxes so that the articles inside can cushion each other. The top of the box should close with slight pressure. Don't mix incompatible items (like books and glasses), and make sure to pack clothing in our special wardrobe containers. Without overcrowding, clothes will hang straight, and stay clean and virtually wrinkle-free.
- Pack glasses standing on end, upside down, and not on their sides. Stack dishes on edge, and fill empty spaces with wadded unprinted newsprint. Before packing the dishes, layer the bottom of the carton with crumpled unprinted newsprint.
- Pack lampshades, mirrors, pictures, etc., in special cartons designed for them. Ask your sales representative for guidance.
- Tape boxes across tops and edges and make sure to seal every opening tightly.
- Pack your belongings room-by-room to make the unpacking process easier. Label each box with your name, contract number, the room the box goes to, and a brief description of the contents. Mark items you'll need right away once you move with "Unpack First," and only mark truly fragile items with "Fragile." Adhesive labels denoting "Fragile," "On Last-Off First" and "Do Not Load" are available.
- Don't pack paints, turpentine, pressurized cans, corrosive items like bleach, or any flammable liquid. The law forbids movers to carry flammables. Properly dispose of or give away anything that could cause a fire or damage.
- When packing a personal computer, these steps will help you prepare it for safe transport. For more advice, your local computer dealer can answer other questions. To pack your computer, we strongly recommend that you use the computer's original carton and packing materials. If they're not available, use a box that is both strong and big enough to hold the computer, and pack it with unprinted newspaper to cushion it and protect it during the move.
- Back up your hard drive. The backup files should be moved with you or sent to your destination via insured mail.
- Pack the hard drive (if applicable). See your computer's instruction manual for special steps to take.
- Insert cardboard or old disks into disk drive(s).
- Unhook all cables and power cords, indicating their positions for ease in set-up. Pack cords separately with manuals and software.
- Use only static-free packing materials like clean, wadded unprinted newsprint (NOT standard bubble wrap or packing peanuts).
- Create a base layer of wadded unprinted newsprint and place computer on top of layer. Then surround sides and top with more wadded unprinted newsprint until firmly packed and seal carton with packing tape.
- Be sure to remove the waste toner hopper from your printer and have the unit vacuumed before packing.
- Remove all ink cartridges from the printer.
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