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HELPFUL MOVING TIPS
The following packing Do's and Dont's will help you protect your valuables
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The DO's
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DO label the contents on the outside of every box. If possible, note which room the boxes should go to. Mark fragile boxes on every side.
- DO leave clothes in dresser drawers.
- DO use linen and towels to cushion fragile items.
- DO pack record albums on end to prevent warping.
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- DO use about four inches of crumpled paper in the bottom of every box loaded with fragile items. Wrap each item individually and add paper cushioning around it.
- DO wrap plates, saucers, and china individually, then bundle in groups of three or four. Stand them on end in the carton; never lay them flat.
- DO wrap cups and glasses individually and pack them rim-down in the box. If items are particularly delicate, pack one box inside another.
- DO remember to tape down the arm of your turntable before moving.
- DO check to see that caps are secure on toilet articles and medicines before packing them.
- DO purge your closet and library before moving. Draw a floor plan of your new home. Any furniture that won't fit should be given to friends or donated to charity; you don't need a furnished attic. Likewise, give away unwanted record albums; 100 record albums weigh about 50 pounds.
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The DONT'S
- DON'T pack any flammable materials or aerosol products, including hair spray, shaving cream, deodorants, insecticides, cleaning products, spray paint, nail-polish remover, bleach, lighter fluid, and motor oil.
- DON'T use newspaper to wrap fine china and other items that can't be cleaned off. Newspaper ink smears easily. Ask your movers for blank newsprint.
- DON'T move a gas stove into an all-electric house. Check that your appliances can be connected in your new home.
- DON'T put plants in the car trunk; they'll be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, Check with your mover for details on rules concerning houseplants. (If the mover won't take them, you might want to give them away to friends, a hospital, or a library.)
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