TIPS FOR PACKING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Lawn Mowers: Drain fuel and oil before moving. Remove handle from hand mowers and place blade end in sturdy box. Mark properly.
Mirrors: Small mirrors can be well wrapped in paper and packed in boxes. For a large mirror, make a cardboard case by cuKng pieces of corrugated cardboard. Mark glass on the outside to prevent mishandling. Always pack and store on end.
Paint and Flammables: Don’t move! The same goes for other flammables such as alcohol, solvents, lighter fluid, ammuni on and greasy mops or rags.
Pain ngs and Prints: Place in mirror boxes, wrap individually in corrugated cardboard, or wrap in cardboard cushioned with thick blankets and e bundles with cord. Stand on sides.
Radios, TV’s: Box upright and make sure items are well padded on all sides. For console-size equipment, surround with furniture pads, and then move and load upright.
Rugs and Pads: A4er vacuuming rugs and pads, sprinkle with moth flakes. Roll up and tape.
Stereos, Compact Discs, and Casse5es: Separately pack components and pack in well padded box marked fragile. Pack CD’s upright in their cases in a sturdy box with tape-reinforced boIom. Tie CDs in small bundles before packing, then fill air space with packing paper. Mark FRAGILE.
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Tables: For large tables, remove legs and e together. Put hardware in small sealed envelope taped to underside of table top. Pad tops. Pad and e spare table leaves. For smaller tables, pad top and wrap legs to prevent scratching.
Tools and Gardening Equipment: Drain hoses, coil and pack in boxes. Fill remaining spaces with lawn sprinklers, small garden hand tools, etc. Tie rakes, shovels, and other long-handled tools together with tape.
Valuables: Set aside jewelry, important papers and safe deposit box contents to be packed in a small container you can keep with you throughout the move.
