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Fold opposite
flaps of carton and tape securely - do not interlock flaps.
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Use good
quality cartons - we have these available for purchase.
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Stand glasses and cups upright in the carton,stand plates
on their edge.
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Do not
overfill
cartons or use cartons with no lids. The carton top should be flat - not
sunken or raised.
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Label cartons
with their contents, your last name and the room they are
from.
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Label cartons
with the term T.W.U (this way up) if they contain food, liquids or other items
that must remain upright.
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Slip pictures, paintings and mirrors into flattened cartons and tape along the
edges.
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The contents
of drawers may remain with the exception of liquids, breakables and any heavy
items that may cause damage to the drawer during
transit.
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Cupboard
contents must be removed and packaged.
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Use scrunched
up paper or linen as padding when packing china, crockery, glassware or
breakables.
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Do not use tape across furniture surfaces as when removed it may damage the
finish.
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Pack heavier
items such as books into small cartons and lighter items such as linen into
large cartons.
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Newspaper may leave
ink stains on items over time - if you plan to store goods we have
packing paper available.
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Create a
“priority” carton for items such as remotes, leads, bed legs and
bolts.
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Use bedding or
pillows for packing along with electronic components such as stereos or
computers.
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Small pot
plants should be packed into an open top carton for the removalist to
see.
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Remove
batteries from any item to be stored to avoid damage due to
leakage.
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Do not
pack any paints, petrol, oils, aerosols, lighters, matches, ammunition or any other
hazardous or flammable items.
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Put aside any
personal papers, passports and medication you may need prior to
packing.
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Bundle and
tape together items such as garden tools.
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Remove and
pack the glass plate from the microwave oven.
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Freezers can be
moved with the contents inside however fridges would need to be emptied - a
chilly bin is ideal for this purpose.
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Tea bags
placed inside a freezer or refrigerator will absorb any moisture and leave a
fresh smell whilst the appliance is in
storage.
