Packing guide for your move
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1. objects such as large trophies statues chandeliers etc e Major appliances Things to take with you e Cash and securities e Jewelry e Firearms check the current laws e Personal and confidential papers documents such as birth certificates and insurance policies e Property titles e Coin and stamp collections e Valuable family photos e Documents related to your move Packing materials Here s what you ll need to successfully pack your belongings e Boxes talk to your Transport Lyon consultant about the number of boxes you will need and their delivery date e Tissue paper and unprinted newsprint newspaper ink can soil and even damage some items e Wide plastic packing tape to assemble and seal the boxes e Masking tape e Box cutters e Scissors e Markers Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 2 General instructions Never underestimate the time you ll need to pack your belongings Make sure you give yourself enough time to complete this step Pack first the items you won t need immediately when you arrive in your new home such as things stored in your basement garage or attic Pack last the things you ll need right up to moving day Packing your belongings room by room makes the job much easier We recommend that you define individual working areas in each room When you ve finished packing a room sort the boxes by weight light medium heavy This will help make the loading easier2. the two cups together until they are completely wrapped Stemware and fragile items Stemware and the most fragile dishes should be individually wrapped in tissue paper Place these items only in the upper part of a box 1 Lay a glass on its side and fold two sheets of tissue paper over the glass from the lower corner 2 Fold both sides of the paper over roll the glass until it is completely wrapped 3 Put itin the box with its base up Plates small dishes and saucers 1 Use a double layer of newsprint Place the plate slightly off centre on the pile of paper 2 Fold the paper over the plate leaving most of the paper beyond it Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 4 3 Put another plate above the first Bring the rest of the paper towards you folding it over the second plate Add a third plate 4 Take another two sheets of newsprint Fold them and cover the plate using the same procedure as step 2 leaving plenty of extra paper 5 Repeat this step for the fourth and fifth plates Then take another double layer of newsprint and fold it over the entire batch 6 Fold over the left and right corners Wrap the plates together to make a compact package 7 Insert the batch of plates into a compartment in the box positioning them upright vertically Note For small plates pack four to six plates per batch Pots sauce pans and frying pans These items should be individually pack
3. TRANSPORT Woe TP one D m nagement amp Transport g n ral Packing Guide for Your Move Packing is an essential step which will help ensure that your belongings are safe and secure during the move A successful move requires appropriate and effective packing This is why the Transport Lyon packing teams are trained and experienced in the best packing techniques and also why we offer to do your packing for you However should you decide to do some or all of your own packing this step by step guide will help you to pack most effectively It includes specific instructions on how to wrap and pack items requiring special attention What should you pack Valuables and irreplaceable items of sentimental value for example should preferably travel with you Some items are dangerous illegal or simply too bulky or fragile to be packed without using a professional packing service Do not pack e Fuel and oil e Aerosol cans e Paint turpentine varnish e Flammable liquids such as nail polish lighters etc e Bleach e Firearms and ammunition e Matches e Candles e Corrosive materials e Food in glass jars e Prescription drugs needed for immediate use e Perishable goods e Plants Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 1 Goods requiring professional packing e Marble and glass tables heavy wall decorations and mirrors measuring 40 x 60 or more e Pool tables e Heavy or bulky
4. and faster How to assemble and prepare your boxes 1 Turn over the box and fold the flaps Tape one or two pieces of wide packing tape over the entire length of the centre joint and one piece along the length of each side joint Don t cover up any printed parts of the box 2 Line the bottom of every box with crumpled newsprint preferably unprinted 3 Wrap all fragile items in paper to cushion them both from outside shocks and from each other Effective protection will keep objects from shifting and prevent rubbing Use tissue paper rather than newsprint for particularly fragile items 4 Put large and heavy items on the bottoms of boxes 5 Then put in smaller items Use them to fill the spaces between the larger items 6 Check the weight of the box periodically to make sure that one person can pick it up without too much effort 7 Fill in gaps with the remaining items or with crumpled paper Don t leave empty spaces in the boxes or items may get crushed during the move 8 Put another pad of crumpled newsprint at the top of the box Leave 1 4 to 1 2 space at the top of each box Fill this soace with crumpled paper Once a box is sealed its top and sides should neither bulge nor cave in 9 Close and tape the top of the box 10 Clearly identify and label every box Write your name the destination room of the box bedroom kitchen bathroom etc and a brief description of its contents Only write Fragile if the con
5. ed Gain space by stacking smaller items into larger ones Silverware Use only tissue paper for silverware Each piece of cutlery should be individually wrapped and placed into a compartment If you have a silverware chest store the wrapped cutlery inside it wrap the chest and put it into a large box Wrap your tea and coffee sets in tissue paper in the Same way and put them in compartments in the box Small appliances 1 Empty the appliances 2 Use masking tape to seal their openings and to attach moving blankets 3 Wrap them in newsprint Pack their accessories separately Major appliances To ensure that the working parts of your major appliances are properly protected ask a qualified person to prepare your stove especially gas stoves microwave washer dryer refrigerator freezer and dishwasher for moving Transport Lyon will be happy to send a mover to help you out Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 5 Food items e In bottles and jars Make sure they are properly closed and seal them with masking tape Note If you are moving during the winter don t pack any bottles with liquids that are likely to freeze e In boxes and bags Seal shut with masking tape Artificial plants and flowers If necessary remove partitions inside the box to create a larger compartment Fill the bottom of the compartment with crumpled newsprint Position your plant or flower in the compartment and fill the
6. es for your old mechanical clocks The weights must be wrapped individually and must not be placed at the base of the clock Gloves should be worn when handling the weights to avoid leaving any fingerprints on them Computers 1 Backup your software and documents Use other external hard drives or cloud services if you have an account for your backup 2 Use a separate box for your hard drives CDs software and USB keys as well as user manuals 3 Disconnect all cables and power cords make sure you mark each with its destination port to facilitate reconnection Pack them separately with their user guides 4 Keep your user and software licenses with their serial numbers Pack them with your important documents 5 Put your computer equipment in its original box if possible otherwise use an appropriately sized box 6 Use packing materials that don t produce static electricity avoid using standard bubble wrap or Styrofoam peanuts The best option is to use unprinted newsprint 7 Fill the bottom of the compartment with crumpled newsprint and place your CPU in its packing over it Wrap it with newsprint so that it doesn t shift inside the box Seal the box with packing tape 8 Use the same procedure to pack your keyboard mouse and monitor 9 Remove all ink and toner cartridges from your printer Dust it before packing 10 Pack your printer following steps 5 through 7 For your laptops and tablets we recommend usin
7. g their regular carrying cases or sleeves Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 7 CD DVD Blu ray players Game consoles 1 Remove all disks and other media from the players 2 Put your readers and consoles in their original boxes or in an appropriately sized box Line the bottom of the compartment with crumpled newsprint Place your reader or console in the box and fill any empty spaces on the sides or top with crumpled newsprint so as to completely fill the box Then seal it with packing tape 3 Put your CDs DVDs and Blu rays in separate boxes of the same size used to pack books Mirrors large framed photos and glass tables Cover the glass with masking tape to prevent scratches and fingerprints Try not to touch the frame with the tape Use large boxes and telescoping tubes Assemble the boxes to create a large 3D rectangle Protect all four sides with the tubes adding the top one last after inserting the frame mirror table Apply packing tape to every joint of the resulting box Pack only one item per box Small frames Cover the frames with masking tape Wrap them in a generous layer of newsprint Insert them into partly assembled boxes Seal every side of the box with packing tape So oe E You can also put several frames in the same box by wrapping them with 5 layers of newsprint and laying them flat Bedrooms Photos and ornaments Wrap them and put them in a compartmentali
8. gaps at the top and sides with tissue paper Choose the right size boxes and always pack the smallest items at the top of the box Living room Lampshades 1 Use a3 ft by 5 ft box Pad the bottom and sides with tissue paper not crumpled Use enough paper to extend beyond each side of the box so that it acts like a lining on the flaps 2 Handle the lampshade by its edges and place it into the box then cover it with tissue paper 3 If necessary fill the box with crumpled paper don t use newsprint Then fold over the lining mentioned above Note Never pack other items in a box containing a lampshade Lamp stands 1 Remove light bulbs 2 Wrap all sections individually in newsprint 3 Wrap the base in newsprint and place upright with the other sections in an appropriately sized box Turntables Check the turntable locking screws Place the tone arm in a safe position If possible put the Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 6 turntable in its original box and place it a larger box with padding on the bottom Fill any spaces with crumpled paper Note Refer to the turntable user manual for wrapping specific components Vinyl records Put in their original sleeves and place vertically into 1 5 cubic foot boxes Wrap unprotected records in tissue paper and place each one between two record sleeves Mechanical clocks We strongly recommend that you use our packing servic
9. leaners etc so that they don t melt on or discolour your clothes Don t include any empty hangers 3 Seal the box with the packing tape Note Don t place anything on the bottom of the wardrobe box Folded clothes Leave them in the dresser drawers if not too heavy Remove any small loose items from the drawers and pack them separately If you plan to store your furniture remove your clothes from the drawers and place them in large boxes Bathroom Medications bottles cosmetics and shampoo Seal each bottle or tube with masking tape Wrap bottles in newsprint Put these items in the Same type of box used for books and pack any medication you are currently using in your luggage Cleaning products Use masking tape to seal each item Put them in small or medium size boxes don t pack anything else with cleaning products Don t pack any flammable products Laundry garage basement attic patio Washer Turn off the water valve and unplug power cord then remove the washer s water hoses Seal the ends of the water hoses to prevent damaging the drum then put the hoses in the drum Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 10 Ask your Transport Lyon representative how to prepare the drum and to keep it from moving during transportation We suggest that you let your mover take care of this step Gas appliances Gas appliances and dryers should be disconnected by professionals It is dangerous a
10. nd sometimes even illegal to do this work yourself We will be happy to help you in this task Equipment with propane tanks such as gas barbecues should be emptied by a licensed professional Garden tools e Long handled tools Tape them together with masking tape e Power tools sanders circular saws etc Disassemble and pack all parts safely in large boxes Use newsprint to fill the box and protect your tools e Hand tools Pack them separately or leave them in your toolbox filling any spaces with crumpled paper Pack any loose tools in a small box Lawnmowers motorcycles and other motorized equipment Drain the oil and fuel completely before the movers arrive Tips for unloading and unpacking e Supervise the unloading Tell the driver and the moving team where to place the furniture e As the truck is being unloaded match the boxes against your inventory e Start by unpacking the boxes marked Open First e Unpack your belongings one room at a time e Break down emptied boxes e Fill a box with the used packing paper e Your move was a success Now relax and enjoy your new home Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 11
11. tents are truly breakable otherwise it will be difficult to optimize loading Write Open First on boxes containing things you ll need as soon as you arrive in your new home Kitchen and bathroom Packing dishes can be tricky Here are a few tips to help you e Use cardboard dividers to make compartments in your boxes Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 3 e Place heavier items like glasses except for stemware on the bottom e Puta divider above each compartment e Don t stack more than 3 layers e Hints You can keep the box flaps open with tape To save time keep a pile of paper next to you while you pack Glassware 1 Using a double layer of newsprint lay a glass on its side near the middle of the paper Bring the lower corner of the paper over the glass to cover it 2 Place a second glass on its side in front of the first one on the first double sheet of paper 3 Fold both sides of the paper over towards the centre and roll the glasses together away from you Put them into a compartment in the box Cups and mugs 1 Use a double layer of newsprint or tissue paper Turn the cup upside down in the middle of the paper with its handle to the right Bring the lower corner of the paper over the cup to cover it 2 Put a second cup over the first with its handle to the left so as to stack them with a layer of paper between them 3 Fold both sides of the paper over the second cup and roll
12. zed box You can wrap particularly fragile or small items in a shoebox ahead of time Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 8 Statues and figurines Follow the same packing instructions as for glassware Remember to pad your boxes with crumpled paper Curtains and drapes Use wardrobe boxes for packing curtains and drapes 1 Fold your curtains lengthwise 2 Wrap them in pairs with paper 3 Hang two curtains on each clothes hanger Ideally use wooden hangers and cover the lower horizontal bar with paper to prevent the curtains from sliding and falling off Books Organize them by size Wrap your best books with tissue paper Place them upright in a box and pack paperbacks and magazines on top Mattresses and box springs bed frames Slide the mattress from the bed directly into a mattress box Seal the box with packing tape Bedding and linens Fold your linens and place them in a box Wrap fine bed sheets silk Irish linen etc in tissue paper first Shoes If you don t have shoeboxes wrap your shoes individually and then in pairs Put them in medium size boxes or use them to fill empty spaces in other bedroom boxes except wardrobe boxes Packing Guide for Your Move Transport Lyon Inc page 9 Clothes closet items 1 Assemble a wardrobe box and set the hanger bar into notches 2 Hang your clothes individually to prevent wrinkling Remove any plastic covers from dryc
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