Removal Cartons

• Like everything concerned with your removal preparation is the key...


• Lay out a wad of paper on a flat surface, at a comfortable working height, from experience packing boxes is harder on your back than lifting and carrying them.


• Place the carton to be packed at a comfortable height, on top of a previously packed carton is a good idea, again protecting your back so you don't bend over so far


• Yes I know you want to know how to pack the very first carton, as you can't place it on top of another carton, well I am sure a chair or sturdy table would do if necessary!!!!!


• Select the right carton for the right job. For heavy items like books, wine, and tinned food use small cartons such as book cartons.


• Tip carton upside down to gain ready access to flaps on bottom of the carton. Fold opposite flaps of cartons. DO NOT interlock flaps.


• Tape bottom of carton securely. We recommend two thickness of packing tape.


• Line bottom of carton with padding - scrunched up paper, towels and linen may be used. .


• Wrap all china and glassware pieces separately - then stack in carton on their ends or ends. .


• Breakable items, such as glassware, crockery, etc. should be wrapped individually in butchers' paper.



• Ensure that the whole item is totally wrapped


• After each layer of china or glassware place another layer of padding - ensure there is also sufficient padding on the sides of the carton and finally on the top. Save all your Tupperware and the like to fill the top half of a carton, then the carton is not too heavy and also there is not too much weight on top of your breakables.


• When placing layers of items within a carton, always use butchers paper (or equivalent) between each layer. .


• Fill all gaps between items with either butchers paper or some form of cushioning, this will decrease movement within the carton.


• A good rule of thumb, every one carton should have two-thirds china, one third padding.


• For ease of carriage, pack a mixture of light and heavy items in large cartons. Pack cartons right to the top or fill right to the top with padding. BUT DON'T OVERFILL.


• Keep in mind that the final weight of the carton should not exceed average adult strength (i.e.. a good weight is around 23kg.) Remember your removalist is only human not Arnie


• Fold the top flaps of the carton in the same manner as the bottom flaps and tape up securely.


• Label each carton with name, room and brief description of the goods, to enable easy placement of the carton at delivery. (Remember that felt pen you bought)


• By stacking your packed cartons in a single area, but not so as to block entrances or access to furniture, this will make your removal day run smoother.


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