Packing

Packing - Packers - Removals

Too Busy to pack?

Citymove removals Melbourne provide a quality, professional packing service. Call our friendly staff prior to your move to organise your packing requirements.
Or if you decide to do it yourself, use the helpful guide below.   

  
 
 

Packing Supplies, Labelling & Packing Tips

 

  •  Grab the following supplies for packing:
  • Boxes,
  • Marking pen,
  • Bubble wrap,
  • Newspaper and tissue
  • Tape and scissors
  • Tape measure
  •    Use strong boxes and containers that can be secured tightly. Purchase special boxes for dishes, wardrobe and other special items.
  •    Pack audio-video equipment in their original boxes. Label cables and tighten transit screws. If removing screws, tape them to the objects they are removed from.
  •    Avoid loading more than 20 kg into one box.
  •    Label each box and indicate the following:
    • (a) Which room it should go in
    • (b) Whether it is fragile
    • (c) If it should be loaded last so it will be unloaded first.
  •    Cushion contents with packing material such as bubble wrap or tissue. Save room by using towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.
  •    Pack books tightly on end in small boxes. If musty smelling, sprinkle talcum powder between the pages and wrap the book before packing. Leave stored for a couple of months to eliminate the smell.
  •    Have rugs and draperies cleaned before moving and leave them in wrappings for the move.
  •    Pack medicines in a leak proof container.
  •    Carry all valuables with you.
  •    Check with your local Department of Agriculture for regulations regarding moving plants from one state to another. Some states have restrictions on certain plants to prevent importing bugs or pests that can destroy valuable crops.
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    How to Pack Boxes


    PLAN AHEAD TO OBTAIN NECESSARY BOXES:   
    We can provide you with free boxes for hire in addition to other packing material such as paper and tape that you may need. You might save some money however, by obtaining packing materials from other sources such as friends who have recently moved and/or stores. Starting to collect boxes a month prior to your move will probably make it possible to obtain enough boxes.
    SELECT THE PROPER SIZE AND TYPE OF BOXES:   
    Heavy items such as books, record albums, canned food, etc. should be put in smaller boxes. Some items such as; large pictures, mirrors, glass tops and shelves, clocks and mattresses may require special packaging which we can provide.
    PACKING OF SOME ITEMS IS OPTIONAL ON LOCAL MOVES:   
    When you are moving locally some items do not necessarily need to be packed. Items such as mirrors, large pictures and mattresses can usually be transported safely for short distances without packing. Generally, these items should be packed for long distance move and for shipments moving into storage. Lamps and lampshades should always be packed.
    PACK ONE ROOM AT A TIME:   

    Packing can appear to be a massive task when viewed from the perspective of the entire house. Packing one room at a time (and staying with that room until it is fully packed) has the effect of dividing the overall task into several smaller and more manageable tasks. This approach also makes it possible to set realistic goals, i.e. pack the dining room today, the kitchen tomorrow, etc.
    TAPE THE BOTTOM OF BOXES:  

    Taping the bottom of boxes before filling them prevents the contents from spilling out the bottom during the move.
    HEAVY ITEMS ON THE BOTTOM/LIGHT ITEMS ON TOP:   

    In each carton the heavier items should be placed at the bottom and the lighter items on top to prevent damage.
    USE A LOT OF PAPER:   

    All breakable items should be wrapped individually in paper. Paper should be used to cushion the bottom, sides and top of cartons.
    PLACE BREAKABLES CORRECTLY IN BOXES:   

    Plates should be stacked vertically as if in a dish drain; glasses and stemware should be placed in an upright position; again, use plenty of paper on all fragile and breakable items.
    CORRECTLY FILL BOXES:   

    Fill all boxes to the top without overfilling. Boxes with items sticking over the top cannot be properly closed or stacked; boxes that are underfilled tend to crush when stacked. Always make sure each box is filled totally to the top before closing. A small space at the top can be filled with paper, a towel, a blanket or other similar items.
    CLOSE BOXES AND SEAL SHUT WITH TAPE:   

    Boxes should be closed-top and sealed with tape to prevent damage and make stacking easier.
    LABEL EACH BOX:   

    Use a felt pen to clearly label each box as to its general contents and the room it is to be placed in at destination. Label on the side of each box rather than on the top so that boxes in stacks can be identified. If a box is packed in a manner that requires it to be always kept in an upright position, draw arrows on each side indicating which end must always be kept up. Any boxes containing particularly fragile items should be labeled as such.
    STACK BOXES:   

    Time will be saved on your move if you arrange boxes in stacks of similar sized boxes around 1.5m high. This enables the boxes to be easily moved from the house to the truck.  

     
     
     
     

    What Things You Should Not Pack

     

    Not everything in your home should be packed up in boxes to move to your new one. There are some things removalists wont transport or move for you because rules and regulations forbid it. There are some things you should not try moving yourself, and some things you should not take with you at all for safety reasons. This section will help guide you. Contact City Move removals Melbourne with any specific questions before you begin packing.  

    • Flammable, Corrosive or Explosive Items
    • Perishables
    • Irreplaceable Sentimental Items and Valuables

    What Items you should not Move:
     
    Do not pack Everything   

    Do Not pack Hazardous Materials  

    Dispose of hazardous materials, do not pack them up in boxes for removalists to take to your new home. It is dangerous and illegal for removalists to transport them. Give them away to neighbours or call your local waste management center, recycling company or local council about how to safely dispose of them.  

    Hazardous materials include these flammable, corrosive and explosive items:
     

    • Acid
    • Aerosols
    • Ammunition
    • Batteries
    • Car Batteries
    • Charcoal
    • Chemistry Sets
    • Cleaning Fluid
    • Fertilizer
    • Fireworks
    • FUEL Poisons
    • Kerosene
    • Lamp Oil
    • Lighter Fluid
    • Liquid Bleach
    • Loaded Weapons
    • Matches
    • Motor Oil
    • Nail Polish & Remover
    • Paints
    • Paint Thinner
    • Pesticides
    • Propane Tanks
    • Weed Killer

    - Perishable Items -  

    Plants, food and animals are perishable items as they easily spoil, die or suffer damages if not specially cared for along the way. Many movers refuse to accept any kind of perishable items, but may make an exception if the move is less than 250 km and within a 12 hour drive away.  

    Moving Food and Plants across State Lines 

    Removalists may agree to transport perishables, like your food and plants, if they are properly packed to make a trip less than 250 km, and are within 12 hours away. There may be restrictions, however, about moving perishable food or plants across a state line. A few states have strict rules about bringing plants and fruit into their state. Call your local Department of Agriculture to check on regulations before driving across state lines with perishable items. 

     

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