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You Simply
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Doing Some of Your Own Packing??
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If it is heavy …put it in a
small box. If it is light, you can use a larger box.
Remember, someone will have to carry what you pack!! Books,
files, canned goods etc. weigh a lot. If you fill a larger
carton with heavy objects it may have to be re-packed so it
can safely be carried out of your residence and into your
new residence.
Tape cartons shut three times and nothing will fall
through the bottom!
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When you build a carton, tape the bottom
seam three times to make sure nothing falls out when it
is lifted. The first taping should cover the seam uniformly…
right down the middle. The next should favor one side
of the seam and the last should favor the other side of
the seam. |
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Lots of newsprint is an inexpensive way
to insure good packing. Use it liberally!!
Crumple newsprint and line the bottom of the carton. Also use
it to fill the sides of the carton for a nice tight fit. Top
your packed carton off with another generous dose of crumpled
newsprint. The contents of a well-packed carton will not shift
or rattle when shaken. Don’t over-do it or you will wind
up with more boxes (and expense) than you need … but if
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Don’t save a little money on your packing and
then spend more than you saved to replace broken items.
Packing non-breakables is a lot of work but can save you money
on your moving bill – no question about it. If you are
willing to invest the time to correctly pack books, linens and
other non-fragile items, we encourage you to do so. But, the
packing of important breakables should usually be left to the
pros. Don’t let your desire to save a few packing dollars
create a problem when a valuable piece of china or crystal goblet
is damaged in transit. Some things are just better off being
packed by people who do it for a living.
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Moving boxes are made for moving, liquor
boxes are made for liquor!
Loading a moving van properly to prevent shifting is a difficult
task to say the least. Moving cartons provided by moving companies
are designed uniformly to facilitate this process … they
are built to certain widths and depths to help fill in the “jigsaw
puzzle” as the truck is loaded. Free boxes from the grocery
or liquor store, that do not “nest” perfectly in
the truck; can many times be more of a hindrance than you might
think.
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The more info you write on the outside
of the carton now, the easier it will be at unpacking time.
Be sure to write the name of the room the contents
were taken from and some descriptions of what is in the box
on the side of the carton. You will be happier at unpacking
time if you know a lot about what is in the box … before
you decide if and where to unpack it!
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When in doubt, leave it to Morgan Manhattan.
We didn’t become one of America’s oldest and most distinguished
moving companies for nothing! If you are unsure about how to pack
anything securely and safely, just put it aside and let one of our
trained, certified packers do it for you. You will be very glad you
did when you get it back at your final destination. |
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What to put in which cartons
| Carton Type |
Dimensions |
Examples of Typical Items |
| Dishpack (5.2 c.f.) |
18x18x30 |
Breakables: China, Glassware, Small Pictures |
| Book Carton (1.5 c.f.) |
18x12x12 |
Very Heavy Items: Books, Files, Small Heavy Tools, Canned
Goods |
| Lamp Carton (3.0 c.f.) |
18x18x16 |
Medium Heavy Items: Shoes, Sheets, Folded Clothing, Large
Books, Food, Pots and Pans |
| Linen Carton (4.5 c.f.) |
24x18x18 |
Larger, Medium Heavy Items: Large Lamp Shades, Towels, Kitchen
Items, Games, Toys |
| Utility Carton (6.0 c.f.) |
23x23x20 |
Light Items: Comforters, Pillows |
| Wardrobe Carton |
24x22x53 |
Special Items: Hanging Clothes, Large, Light Items |
| Twin Mattress Carton |
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Specialty Carton |
| Double Mattress Carton |
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Specialty Carton |
| K/Q Mattress Carton |
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Specialty Carton |
| Mirror Carton |
Expandable |
Specialty Carton: Pictures, Posters, Paintings, Wall Hangings,
Glass Tops |
Protective Material
| Newsprint |
Use liberally to insulate contents
of cartons and wrap items to be packed. |
| Bubble Wrap |
Use to wrap breakables before putting them
in the carton and then protecting the contents with newsprint. |
| Paper Pads |
Use to wrap breakables before putting them
in the carton and then protecting the contents with newsprint. |
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