Packing for a move is no fun at all. Wouldn’t be great if you could just wave a wand and it would be done?. Unfortunately, fairy godmother`s and magic won`t get it done for you but Guardian Storage in Mount Pleasant is here to offer you a few handy, dandy packing tips to get you started.
Appliances
- Tape doors shut when moving
- wedge fridge and freezer doors open in the storage
- Freezer, fridge, washer and dryer can be used for extra storage
Bed
- Tie bed rails together with rope or tape
- Mark pieces for easy reassembly
- Use mattress convers for protection
Books
- Pack in smaller boxes
- keep weight to under 30 lbs
- Line book boxes whit plastic
- Garbage bags make good liners
Dressers
- Use dresser drawers for extra storage space
- Use for small or fragile items
- Sweaters, blankets or towels are good for padding
Boxes
- Give your back a break- keep weight of boxes under 30 lbs
- With a marking pen list contents of the box on its side
- For load size- multiply length x width x height
Chairs
- Protect chairs legs by wrapping in packing paper
- Leave slipcovers on chairs and also with plastic chair covers
Clothing
- Clothing that would normally hang in your closet should be stored in a wardrobe box
Dishes
- Wrap each dish in packing paper
- Cushion dishes with crumpled paper in the box
- Keep the boxes for dishes small and under 30 lbs
Glasses
- Pack glasses carefully
- Wrap each one with packing paper and pack like dishes
Lamps
- Pack lamp shades in individual boxes with plenty of paper
- Lamp bases tras[port securely in dresser drawers freezers and washing machines, for safety, pad them well with towels and blankets
Mirrors & Paintings
- Wrap mirrors in paper with padding
- Make sure mark mirrors ( Fragile) to avoid breakage
- Stand the mirror upright for transport & storage
- Wrap paintings in paper and padding and pack the same as mirrors