Packing Tips

Your Vernon Moving & Storage relocation consultant is always available to consult with you on any moving and packing-related questions. If you are doing some or all of your packing yourself, here area few tips from us.

General packing tips:

• Limit your boxes and cartons to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Wrap items carefully.
• Use crushed newsprint for cushioning.
• Use boxes that can be securely taped shut.
• Pack similar weight items together.
• Label all boxes with your name, original room, destination room, brief description of contents.

Room by room tips for packing:

Garage

• Drain power tools of oil and gas.
• Use old towels to wrap sharp-edged tools
• For grills, dispose of charcoal and, if applicable, disconnect propane tank. Propane tanks cannot be transported in the moving truck.
• Keep hardware for disassembled items in small, plastic bags.

Kitchen

• Dispose of all perishables.
• Wrap china and glasses separately in clean paper. Use a large amount of paper padding between items in boxes.
• Pack heavier items such as pots and pans in the bottom of boxes.
• For large appliances such as refrigerators: clean thoroughly and disconnect all hoses. If necessary, have a licensed technicians disconnect the appliance (in the case of gas ranges).

Bedroom

• Hanging clothing can be transported in large wardrobe cartons available from us. If wardrobe boxes are not used, fold and pack clothing in suitcases or boxes lined with clean paper.
• Use a large, clean plastic bag for packing linens in boxes. Linens and bedding can be used as cushioning for boxes.
• Mattresses should be packed in mattress cartons. Pillows make good padding for other items.
• Mirrors should be packed in special cartons.
• If you like, have your area rugs cleaned before moving. You'll receive them rolled in a form easy for transport.

Living Room

• Pack books of the same size together in a box. Do not overload boxes.
• Lamp shades are particularly fragile. Pack with clean paper and place in a box at least two inches larger than shade diameter. Label the box "Lamp Shades - Fragile - Top Load Only."
• For stereo equipment, secure as appropriate. For disc players and turntables, consult your manual.
• Furniture: Your moving professionals will shrink wrap large items such as sofas. Talk to your moving professionals beforehand about leather items. Couch pillows can be packed in large boxes.
• For large items such as pianos or pool tables, a qualified professional should assist you with moving preparations.