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- Carefully wrap breakables individually in bubble wrap/plain
newspaper.
- Place protective coverings and pads on furniture and mattresses.
- Disassemble furniture in order to best use the space in your
room.
- Place heavier items on the bottom of the box. Place heavier
boxes at the bottom of your box stack in your room.
- Label all boxes on each side and keep a list for yourself
of what is in each box. This will enable you to easily locate
an item when needed.
- Pack heavier items, such as books, in smaller boxes for easy
lifting. Pack books on side not on spine.
- Don't make boxes too heavy, but be sure to fill all boxes
to the top either with bubble wrap, plain newspaper or another
type of filler, so boxes will not collapse when stacked.
- Arrange your room so that frequently needed items are at the
front and leave room for an aisle.
- Use wardrobe boxes for clothing.
- Do not store any toxins or flammables. This may include paint,
oil, or gasoline.
- Furniture with drawers can be used to store items. Additionally,
you can place boxes on top of furniture after padding or placing
plastic wrap on the top.
- Stack same-sized boxes on top of each other.
- Use sturdy packing boxes designed for storage.
- Use packing tape to seal boxes in order to keep out dust.
- Store couches (except sofa beds) on end in order to save space
in the room. Additionally, use our sofa bags for extra protection.
- In order to avoid unwanted scents keep refrigerator and freezer
doors slightly ajar.
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