How to Pack Moving Boxes_Protect Your Valuables

How to Pack Moving Boxes-Tips from Professional Movers

Packing your belongings into the "right type" of moving box, and packing those moving boxes properly, is one of the most important actions that a person who is moving to protect your valuables. There are some basic concepts for how to pack moving boxes, that if followed, will help protect your belongings from damage and will also save you money on your move if you are hiring a professional mover. We hope this information is helpful to you.

General Guidelines of How to Pack Moving Boxes

Use Smaller Size Boxes: As a general rule of thumb, smaller moving boxes such as the 1.5 size, and 3.0 size are the most important moving boxes you can use for moving and storing. The reason is, smaller moving boxes are easier for movers to lift and move quickly, which saves you money on your move. These boxes can hold a lot of items, yet will not get too heavy. The 1.5 cubic and 3.0 cubic are standard sizes for moving and the most important sizes. The majority of your belongings should be packed in these two sizes.
Pack Properly: Put your belongings into the smallest box it will fit into. If an item fits in the 1.5 cubic box, then place your belongings in that. The reason is, with smaller boxes there is less of a chance for your belongings to have damage inside because there is less movement. This is very important with heavy items like books.
Only use a few different size boxes: Movers stack boxes in the moving truck and on dollies. If you have your belongings packed in boxes of the same size, then your movers will be able to stack more moving boxes on the dollies per trip, and also maximize space on the truck. Faster movers will save you money on the cost of your move.
Fill in the gaps of your moving boxes with newspaper: Fill in all gaps that exist in your moving boxes before you tape them with crumpled newspaper. The goals is to have no movement inside of your moving boxes.
Only Use Certified 32 ETC Moving Boxes: The ETC label on the bottom of the moving box means that these moving boxes were designed to be stacked and stored in a moving truck without collapsing. The "32" refers to the weight that it will support-32lbs and the seal for moving and storing lets you know that these boxes are designed to be stacked without crushing. Most boxes that you purchase at the local store are not designed for moving. Be sure to keep not more then 32 lbs of weight in each boxes.
Wrap your dishes and fragile's with packing paper
Tape all your boxes shut before the movers arrive: Local movers are paid by the hour. Therefore, the faster your movers are, the less expensive your move will be. The biggest thing that you can do to help your movers is to tape all of your moving boxes shut BEFORE your movers arrive and place all loose items around the house inside of moving boxes. Most people do not realize that movers can not transport loose items that are not inside of a box, or moving boxes that are OPEN. Open moving boxes can not be safely loaded and stacked on top of each other on a moving truck. Your move will require less time if you have placed all loose items inside of your moving boxes and all of your moving box are shut and ready to go! Why Buy New Moving Boxes in San Diego Versus Getting Free Boxes from the Grocery Store?

How to pack moving boxes

How to Pack Moving Boxes of Each Size

Type of Moving Box	Description of What Should Be Placed Inside	Specific Items
1.5 Cubic Moving Box	Anything that can fit in the 1.5 moving box should be put inside of this size of box. The 1.5 moving box is the most important moving box you can use for moving and storing. Please note, that any item that is heavy when combined together (like books) should be placed in this sized box. Do not exceed 32 lbs per moving box.	Books, CDs, DVDs, Office Supplies, Typing paper.
3.0 Cubic Moving Box	The 3.0 moving box is the second most important moving box, when moving and storing. Do not exceed 32 lbs per moving box.	Pots, Pans, Folded Clothes, Plastic Toys,
4.0 Cubic Moving Box	Only place items in the large moving box that will not fit inside of the small or the medium. The large moving box is ideal for lightweight, larger items.	Larger plastic toys, linens, towels.
4.5 Cubic Moving Box	Be particularly careful when using this size of moving box. Some movers do not use these at all. If you do use this size, only place items that will not fit in any another size in this moving box. Lightweight bulky, or large items.	Comforters, Pillows, sofa pillows,
Wardrobe Moving Boxes	Wardrobe Moving Boxes are moving boxes with a bar at the top that enable you to hang your clothes inside of the box. Wardrobe moving boxes are a wonderful time-saving boxes for transporting clothes with ease. Often you can save your wardrobe moving boxes after you move, and keep them in the garage to store seasonal clothes. As a general guidelines (1) 20 inch wardrobe will typically support a six foot closet that is not packed with clothes. Most people need 2 wardrobes for every six foot closet. Discount Movers provide FREE WARDROBE BOXES for use the day you are moving in San Diego!	Hanging Clothes in your closet. Don't forget to pack your coat closet too! Wardrobe boxes with the bar are also useful for large sculptures, golf clubs, brooms and vacuum cleaners.

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