Packing is a very important part of any move. When items
are packed properly, it prevents a lot of damage and ensures
that the move is as trouble-free as possible.
If you decide to pack your things yourself, we would be
happy to give you some handy tips. We can also supply you with
all the moving materials you need. Your Move Adviser will tell
you about the different options available to you.
See the section on packing materials for a description of
the types of boxes.
Small, breakable items:
1. Glassware: in a folding box with
handles, make a good springy base using +/- 10 balls of
packing paper.
Lightly wrap each glass in 2 sheets of paper. Put the
glasses upright in the box and then top them up with, for
instance, Tupperware or other light items. Finally, top up the
box with balls of paper to prevent the contents from moving
around.
For expensive crystal glasses, you can use our special
glassware box with separate compartments. But do wrap all your
glasses lightly in paper before placing them in the separate
compartments.
2. Plates: in a folding box with
handles, make a good springy base using +/- 10 balls of
packing paper. Pack three plates at a time in 3 sheets of
paper and make sure there is a paper buffer between each
plate. Put the plates upright in the box and top up the box
with, for example, Tupperware or other light items. Finally,
top up the box with balls of paper to prevent the contents
from moving around.
For more expensive tableware, we can also supply you with
bullet-paper that you can use as extra protection between the
plates.
To summarise:
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Use too much paper rather than too little |
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Place heavy items on the bottom of the box and
lighter items on top |
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Work from large to small |
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Never leave anything sticking out over the edge, but
leave 2 cm room under the edge and top up with
paper |
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Clearly indicate on the box that it contains
breakable goods |
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Keep the boxes of breakables together |
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On the side of the box, attach a sticker stating the
contents and where the box has to
go |
Larger items:
3. Books: use a folding box with
handles.
Lay the books flat in the box with the spines against
each other.
Fill the box up to 60% and top it off with, for instance,
linen or another light material.
This ensures that you or our employees will not strain
their backs!
4. Wine: use the special wine box with
separate compartments.
5. Mattresses: we can supply you with
special plastic mattress covers.
6. Connecting parts/cables: use the
conspicuously coloured small-parts box for parts of dismantled
items of furniture. This box is also ideal for keys/remote
control units and the cables belonging to your costly audio
equipment!
7. Lampshades: dismantle the top from
the base and always pack lampshades separately in a box. There
are different-sized boxes available.
8. Hanging clothing: for hanging
clothing, a wardrobe box is available. To make sure that your
expensive clothes do not get damaged, do not add any other
items.
9. Linen/sweaters/shirts/jeans: use a
folding box with handles and fill the box to the top.
10. Audio and video equipment: if
possible, use the original boxes. If you no longer have them,
follow these instructions: in a folding box with handles, make
a good springy base using +/- 10 balls of packing paper and
pack the loose parts first in a soft foam. Fill the remaining
space with paper so that the items cannot move around in the
box.
11. Plasma TV: if possible, use the
original box. If you no longer have the original box, follow
these instructions:
First, place a layer of foam to prevent the screen from
being scratched. Then add a layer of bubble wrap and finish
off with cardboard. Our movers can help you with this, so
please do not hesitate to ask for their assistance.
12. Clocks: remove the pendulum from the
clock and pack it in the small-parts box, for example. We
recommend that you leave the packing of large long-case or
grandfather clocks to our movers.
13. Food and flammable items: it´s
better if you don´t pack food that has been opened. We
recommend that you transport it yourself. Flammable and
explosive goods may not be packed because of the fire risk.
14. Open bottles: Do not pack open
bottles as they might cause damage to other
goods. |