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GLASSWARE
Pad out the packing box’s bottom. And wrap each piece of glass separately. Generously cushion each glass object from its neighbours. Do not cram in the box.2
CHINA
Wrap plates and dishes individually and pack vertically in a strong carton. After wrapping with tissue paper nest bowls and cups inside each other. Infill the gaps with tea towels or alternate plates and dishes with sheets, towels and bedding.3
BEDS
Strip them bare and take them apart, use a mattress protector to protect the mattress for transportation and or storage.4
BOOKS
Collectively books are heavy so use small strong cartons and fill to the top. Pack them flat and alternate the bindings for even stacking.5
CRYSTAL, CHINA OBJECTS & BRIC-A-BRAC
Pack these individually in packing paper tissue or bubble wrap and as with china, layer these within the packing box with towels or bedding.6
CLOTHING
Loose clothing and bedding can go into suitcases holders or bin liners, remember to write the contents clearly on the outside. However we recommend the use of wardrobe cartons for hanging your garments to keep them all clean and crumple free. Drawers can be packed with lightweight clothes and non fragile items.7
COOKERS
Please make sure they are disconnected with loose trays / racks removed before removal by a qualified person. We can arranged this for you if needed8
ELECTRONIC & HI-FI EQUIPMENT
If you can keep the original packaging repack them in it with any of the infill packing – this is the best solution. Like all boxes tape them securely. For those with an LP collection remember to tape down or secure the pick up arm on your turntable. Also wrap and pack your LP’s vertically.9
FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS
Defrost and air in good time before moving day. Secure all drawers and loose parts. Pad any vulnerable coils. Tape or strap the doors shut with cardboard spacer to hold slightly open for air circulation.10
SELF ASSEMBLY FURNITURE
These are generally not designed to be moved around assembled. You need to dismantle them before the day of moving. Also any other furniture too big to negotiate doorways will also need disassembling. Talk to our removal consultant if you have anything that might cause a problem moving.11
GARAGE & GARDEN
Many items in these areas cannot be transported by removal companies due to health and safety. They include solvent based products (paints etc), poisons, flammable substances/liquids and gas/aerosols. Tools should be clean, sharp edges wrapped and taped together if loose. Pack your power tools with plenty of padding/infill. Protect your possessions from oil and grease by covering the pedals and chains of any bicycles and greased tools.12
WASHING MACHINES & TUMBLE DRYERS
Remember to replace the securing transit bolts in the drums that came with these machines. Alternatively, you can prevent excessive movement by filling with towels, old linen and blankets.13
MATTRESSES
Suitable plastic mattress covers are available from us or use some suitable alternative.14
MIRRORS & FRAMED PICTURES
For protection large mirrors, paintings and other artwork should be wrapped in blankets or paper blankets which can be supplied by us.15
SILVERWARE
To prevent tarnishing and scratching of your silverware use acid free tissue paper (we can supply) and don’t use rubberbands.