City Transfer And Storage Moving, Bakersfield, CA

Special Techniques To Protect Your Possessions

Before loading most cartons, you'll need to wrap many items to protect them from scratching or breakage. There are a variety of materials available, including bubble pack, foam peanuts and tissue. However, most often the professionals use clean, un-printed newsprint.

Place a small stack of newsprint on a flat, uncluttered table or countertop. Round glasses and jars can be rolled up in two to three sheets of newsprint; always begin from a corner of the sheet, and fold the sides in as you roll.

Larger or odd-shaped items require a similar technique. Place them in the center of the sheet, and bring the corners together. It may be necessary to flip the item over and wrap it again from the other side. If in doubt, use more paper! When the corners are brought together, secure them with tape.

For all of your packing needs, you will find PVC (poly-vinyl chloride) packaging tape most effective. Do not use masking tape or narrow cellophane tape.

Before packing the cartons, line the bottom with a few inches of wadded newsprint for padding. Then place large heavy items on the bottom, and lighter, more fragile items on the top.

Most things, such as plates and books, should be loaded vertically to utilize their own maximum structural strength.

Don't overload cartons; keep them to a person-agreeable weight. Fill in any voids and top off loaded cartons with wadded paper and tape cartons securely to avoid shifting while reroute. Be sure to label contents and room to make unpacking more organized.

Do-it-yourself packing is a big job, but it can be a worthwhile way to save money on your relocation costs. With the right materials and a little help from City Transfer & Storage, you can achieve professional results to protect your possessions.