Moving Tips
Packing Tips
Whether you would like to take care of much of the packing yourself, or as little as possible, Trusted Van Lines will be happy to to do as much of the packing as you require.
Preperations
| · | Make a list of items that you are planning to pack and write down quantities |
| · | Start packing as soon as you know you are moving, pack the items that you are less likely to use first |
| · | Never pack Flammables items & Non- allowable items |
| · | For protecting fragile items use a generous amount of paper and bubble wrap on the bottom & top of the box |
| · | Write on the carton the content, room number & Fragility Level |
| · | Mark boxes that need to be "Open First", and tell the movers which one are they |
| · | Separate fragile items from non fragile items |
| · | Pack boxes and bins as tightly as possible |
| · | Make sure all boxes and cartons are secured with professional tape, both on the bottom and on the top, this is important especially for heavy boxes |
China
Make sure you use dish pack or similar boxes. These boxes are thicker and provide better protection for fragile items.
Make sure the box is cushioned with wrapping paper on the bottom, wrap each item separately and use more the one sheet for larger items.
After each third of the box place some paper for separation before placing additional items
Always place heavier items on the bottoms and lighter ones on top.
Make sure the packing is as tight as possible so the items will not move around in transit.
Make sure the box is cushioned with wrapping paper on the bottom, wrap each item separately and use more the one sheet for larger items.
After each third of the box place some paper for separation before placing additional items
Always place heavier items on the bottoms and lighter ones on top.
Make sure the packing is as tight as possible so the items will not move around in transit.
Cutlery
Silverware & Cutlery are much easier to pack since they are not fragile, all you have to do is to place about 10-15 pieces on each sheet of wrapping paper and close with tape, it is recommended to use more than 1 sheet of paper.
You can combine these items with other pots, pans, and small kitchen appliances
You can combine these items with other pots, pans, and small kitchen appliances
Cups, Stemware, & Glasses
For wrapping cups, lay 2 sheets of paper with the cup at one corner, roll the cup all the way to the other side and close the edges.
Glasses are wrapped the same way, it is recommended to use more than 2 sheets of paper for thinner glass
For Stemware, use small sheets to cover the stem, once the stem is wrapped you can repeat the process of placing at one corner and closing the edges
Glasses are wrapped the same way, it is recommended to use more than 2 sheets of paper for thinner glass
For Stemware, use small sheets to cover the stem, once the stem is wrapped you can repeat the process of placing at one corner and closing the edges
Lamps & Shades
It is very important that you Do Not pack the lamp Base & Shade still attached.
Start by taking the shade and any metal supporters off.
The base must be wrapped with bubble wrap or sheets of paper for maximum protection.
You can place both items in the same box, but do make sure that there is a separation between the two with paper or bubble wrap & that you do not overload such fragile boxes
Trusted has Custom made Lamp boxes for tall lamps, they can also be used for golf clubs & other similar shapes.
Start by taking the shade and any metal supporters off.
The base must be wrapped with bubble wrap or sheets of paper for maximum protection.
You can place both items in the same box, but do make sure that there is a separation between the two with paper or bubble wrap & that you do not overload such fragile boxes
Trusted has Custom made Lamp boxes for tall lamps, they can also be used for golf clubs & other similar shapes.
Books & Paperwork
Try to pack books & paperwork only in book boxes, since books tend to be heavier then other items, if you pack them in large boxes the box will likely break open.
Place the books on their sides and not standing up, this will make sure that the boxes will not crush and damage the books, do the same for paperwork
Place the books on their sides and not standing up, this will make sure that the boxes will not crush and damage the books, do the same for paperwork
Mirrors & Glass
Since these items are very fragile, try to use special boxes such as mirror pack
For pictures it is recommended to use paper sheets, for paintings and glass tops, bubble wrap is much more effective.
Place the pictures in the box like it was hanging on the wall, cushion the bottom of the box and seal with tape, so not overload such boxes, and do not lay them flat
For pictures it is recommended to use paper sheets, for paintings and glass tops, bubble wrap is much more effective.
Place the pictures in the box like it was hanging on the wall, cushion the bottom of the box and seal with tape, so not overload such boxes, and do not lay them flat
Computers
If you have saved the computer & office electronics original cartons, please use them for the repacking.
Make sure you have removed any CD's that are in the Compact Disc slot, also it is important to use generous amount of packing supplies or even pillows, comforters, etc...
Start by placing a generous amount of packing supplies at the bottom of the carton for proper padding
Wrap and protect all of the computer components, and place in adequate cartons
Make sure that the items are tightly packed in the cartons and no loose items are moving inside the cartons
Label the cartons with "fragile" and mark the content
Make sure you have removed any CD's that are in the Compact Disc slot, also it is important to use generous amount of packing supplies or even pillows, comforters, etc...
Start by placing a generous amount of packing supplies at the bottom of the carton for proper padding
Wrap and protect all of the computer components, and place in adequate cartons
Make sure that the items are tightly packed in the cartons and no loose items are moving inside the cartons
Label the cartons with "fragile" and mark the content
Stereos & Electronics
As in packing computers, try to repack all electronics in their original cartons, you can always cushion the cartons with any pillows, comforters and such
Use soft items and/or packing supplies to pad the bottom of the carton
Wrap all electronics & their components with protective materials
Tightly place the items in the cartons and make sure that there are no moving parts or items in the cartons
Close and seal the cartons with tape
Mark the cartons "fragile" and write the content
Use soft items and/or packing supplies to pad the bottom of the carton
Wrap all electronics & their components with protective materials
Tightly place the items in the cartons and make sure that there are no moving parts or items in the cartons
Close and seal the cartons with tape
Mark the cartons "fragile" and write the content
Statuary & Figurines
It is recommended to use double protection for small and fragile items
Start by wrapping each item with bubble wrap
Apply clean paper and wrap the item
When placing into the carton, try to use a thick type of carton, cushion the bottom and start placing items
Every 3rd section of the carton apply cushioning above the already placed items, to create a divider between Bottom, Middle, and upper section of the carton
Start by wrapping each item with bubble wrap
Apply clean paper and wrap the item
When placing into the carton, try to use a thick type of carton, cushion the bottom and start placing items
Every 3rd section of the carton apply cushioning above the already placed items, to create a divider between Bottom, Middle, and upper section of the carton
Bottles
If you can obtain either from Trusted or from your local box store, a special carton for packing bottles it would be best
If you are going to use a regular carton then use a carton no bigger than Medium box (3.0 CU.FT)
Place bottles standing up and place white paper between bottles and on the bottom of the carton for cushioning,
before sealing the carton place additional white paper on top of the bottles and seal the carton with tape
If you are going to use a regular carton then use a carton no bigger than Medium box (3.0 CU.FT)
Place bottles standing up and place white paper between bottles and on the bottom of the carton for cushioning,
before sealing the carton place additional white paper on top of the bottles and seal the carton with tape
Clothes
It is recommended that you use wardrobe boxes, that are specially designed for transporting clothes
if you would like to use any other type, then fold clothes and place tightly in cartons
if you would like to use any other type, then fold clothes and place tightly in cartons
Packing Materials & Special Crates
Trusted Van Lines can supply you with all of your packing materials and equipment needed to have self packing done properly
Our teams are trained and are professional in packing techniques and special crating
To have a full service packing and the benefits of it please visit our Packing Services page
Our teams are trained and are professional in packing techniques and special crating
To have a full service packing and the benefits of it please visit our Packing Services page
Trip Kit
Trusted team has successfully completed the packing and loading of your belongings
You take the family and heading towards your new residence
While you are happy and know that your belongings are in trusted hands, you need to get ready for your own trip to your new home
We have created this list to assist you on you trip
You take the family and heading towards your new residence
While you are happy and know that your belongings are in trusted hands, you need to get ready for your own trip to your new home
We have created this list to assist you on you trip
Maps
I.D. Cards
Sufficient Cash
First Aid Kit
Games For The Children
Water
Alarm Clock
Tool Kit
Flash Light
Fuses
Canned Goods
Can Opener
Plastic Cutlary
Paper Plates/Cups
Cooking Utensils
Snacks
Paper Towels
Soap
Toilet Paper
Pet Food/Dishes
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