PICTURES AND MIRRORS
Select a box that, when open, is
larger than your picture. Open the bottom of the carton,
then flatten it out. Seal one of the open sides with
tape. Lay the picture or mirror face down on several
sheets of packing paper, then fold over the edges of the
paper and seal them with tape. Slide the picture or
mirror into the unsealed side of your carton and seal
the carton's end with tape. Mark these boxes "GLASS" and
load them on end.
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TA BLE LAMPS
Take a large box and line the
bottom with wadded-up wrapping paper for extra
protection. Remove the lamp shade and bulb, and wrap the cord
around the base of the lamp. Wrap packing paper around
the lamp, tuck this paper in at the base, and tape all
seams around the bundle where the paper overlaps. Place
the lamp in the lined carton. If you have several tall
table lamps, place them in the carton so the base of one
lamp is facing the top of the next. When a box is packed
with lamps, fill it up with plenty of paper. Write
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CUPS AND GLASSES
Cups and glasses may be nested
(place inside each other), with three layers of wrapping
paper between each glass or cup as a protective lining.
Place one glass/cup inside another, wrap each with two
more sheets of paper then insert another glass/cup.
Finally, wrap the bundle with a large sheet of paper.
Pack these nested bundles in boxes with dividers. If a
bundle doesn't reach the top of the box, stuff
additional packing paper in the compartment to fill it
up. Wrap and pack goblets and stemware singly, do not
nest them.
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SMALL
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Small items such as blenders and
coffee makers should be packed together. Wrap each appliance separately with two or three sheets of
wrapping paper and place it in the box. Fill empty
spaces with paper or use the space of other, lighter
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TABLES
Remove legs from all tables and
load the flat surfaces on edge. If this can't done, load
tables on their top surfaces, legs up, taking care to
protect the finish with blankets or padding.
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FURNITURE
Pad all furniture with blankets or bubble
wrap. Secure padding to furniture. Remove legs from
furniture if possible. Place wing nuts or screws in
envelopes or plastic bags and tape to underside of
furniture. Coat fine wood furnishings with wax to
protect against scratches. Stand sofas on end
and secure in place to minimize cargo space used. Place
loose cushions in bags and use as filler between
furniture pieces. Move dressers with contents in
drawers to avoid repacking. Secure drawers from opening
during transit.
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WASHING MACHINES
Secure spring-mounted motors. Brace
the tub to prevent damage. Wedge special tub inserts in
the space between the tub and sidewalls. Disconnect
hoses and put them in tightly sealed sandwich bags
inside the machine's tub.
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GARDEN TOOLS AND OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Tape shovels, rakes and hoes together. Drain
hoses, then coil them with the ends connected and tie
them up. Take apart any items that are put together with
screws or bolts. Place the parts in a sandwich bag taped
to the item.
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COMPUTERS
Computers
like your other electrical items need special care. The
original boxes are highly recommended for packing,
however bubble-wrap and good quality packing cartons
will do the job. Remember use some packing or linen in
the bottom and top of cartons, this provides extra
protection to the contents, and pack out any gaps. Most
modern computers have "self parking heads" if you are
unsure about your computer, refer to the manufacturer's
manual, or consult your retailer. Masking tape is a
great tool for labeling the ports. Be sure and back-up
your hard disc before storing and keep back up off site.
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MOWERS
AND OTHER MACHINERY
Drain
Fuel and oil from all machinery, this reduces the risk
of leakage, spillage and damage to other goods in your
space. Fuel and oil left in machinery are also a fire
hazard.
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STEREOS, TELEVISIONS AND VIDEOS
Your
electrical equipment is very delicate and sensitive and
should be handled with care. The original boxes are
ideal to repack with, however wrapping items
individually in bubble-wrap, packing them in cartons,
and sealing the top will offer protection for your
electrical items. Remember to pack out any gaps in the
cartons. Turntables and tone arms on record players
should be secured to prevent damage whilst they are
being moved. Pack records on their edge in cartons to
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PLANNING YOUR STORAGE SPACE
As a
general rule firstly place large heavy items that you
can stack upon in your space at the rear of the unit.
Then work forwards and upwards with lighter fragile
items. Place those items that you may need to access
often in the front of the unit. Depending on the goods
you have stored you may need to allow for walk ways.
Packing in professional storage cartons will make the
storing and unpacking easier and safer, saving you time
and worry. Professional packing and storage accessories
will provide your goods with the preparation they need
for storage and maintain their condition for the term of
storage.
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WHAT
NOT TO STORE
Any goods
that are illegal, inflammable, explosive, hazardous,
perishable or that are a risk to the property of any
person.
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