Moving Tips-  Florida Van Lines Packing Guide

Careful packing is one of the most important aspects of your move. Well-packed household goods stand little chance of being damaged. Also packing room by room can help to make unpacking and storage much less of a chore. Whether you have Florida Van Lines do the packing or you do it yourself depends upon your circumstances. Some people simply do not have the time to devote to what can be an intimidating task. In such cases, Florida Van Lines provides the finest in safe and professional packing services. But for families on a budget, self-packing can mean considerable savings. Even if you choose to do the packing yourself, you might still consider having Florida Van Lines pack the more delicate or fragile items such as dishes, crystals, lamps, etc. You enjoy the security of having these more costly items professionally packed while reducing your costs by doing the bulk of the job yourself. Here are some helpful helpful tips for preparing for your move:

Residential Moving Tips

• Flammables- All items that are flammable or explosive must be transported by the customer and cannot be placed in the moving van. e.g. Aerosol Cans, Propane Tanks, Thinners, Gasoline, etc.
• Engines- Gasoline Engines must be emptied.
• Garden hoses- They should be drained and the ends connected together. Place hoses in an empty trash can to avoid leakage.
• Dressers- Chest of Drawers and dressers can be moved with the drawers full. Any items that could spill, break, or move around should be removed. e.g. Perfume, Cologne, Jewelry, Coins, Pens, Pencils, Paper Clips, Glass Items.
• Outdoor Items made of concrete, cement, or plaster can be moved however we do not accept responsibility for them. Changes in weather can cause external and internal cracks that can cause breaks and/or crumbling.
• Guns and/or Ammunition cannot be transported
• Refrigerators and Freezers should be emptied prior to the time of move.
• Computers and electronic equipment should be disconnected and ready to move prior to loading. Small electronic components should be boxed.
• Items made of particle board or pressboard can be moved however we do not accept responsibility for them.

Office Moving Tips

• Labeling-everything should be labeled, no matter how small or inconsequential. when a desk has a removable return, both pieces must be tagged.
• Tagging- Bundles of Computer Cable, Floor Mats, White Boards, Trash Cans, Typewriters, Individual Computer Components, and Peripherals, etc must be all individually tagged.
• Tag Items in locations that are easy for the movers to spot; For Example-

  Chairs	On the back rest.
  Desks, tables, credenzas	on the top of the work surface.
  Bookcases	On the top.
  Storage Cabinets, File Cabinets	On the front top.
  Boxes	On the ends not top or bottom.

• Contents- Empty completely the contents of the following articles- Desks. Table Drawers, Credenzas-Shelving, Storage Cabinets, Bookcases.
• Filing Cabinets- Do NOT empty vertical (the narrow type) file cabinets, they will be moved full. Empty all Lateral (wide type) file cabinets.
• Connections- All mechanical and electrical disconnections must be made prior to the time of move.
• Personnel- Do NOT have a lot of extra personnel at your facilities on moving day.They will only get in the way of the movers.
• Leased Equipment- Do NOT move photocopiers with toner installed inside. You must notify all service or lease agents that you are moving the photocopier or computer equipment that is under contract.

Check out our helpful guide on packing your own home with our online moving guide

 We have also provided you with some helpful links for you to look over before you move:

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