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There are three sections to the Professional Packing Guide, please be sure to read Cushioning your valuables along with Labeling and Acceptance.
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 - 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.
All of these professional moving cartons may be purchased from your local Florida Van Lines Agent. You also may be able to obtain cartons from your local grocery store. However, grocers usually slit cartons open along the sides instead of at the seams making them unusable for any packing. In ay case, be certain the cartons you use are adequate size and strength.
Dish Packs: (5.2 cu. ft) these are "extra thick walled" cartons specifically designed for dishes, glasses and other fragile items. |
Cell Packs: Optional separator for china or glassware with individual compartments for the items being packed. |
Large: (4.5 or 6.0 cu. ft) Very light, bulky articles, such as pillows, comforters, lamp shades. |
Medium: (3.0 cu ft) Non-fragile and moderately heavy items, such as pots, pans, games, folded clothing, misc. |
Book: (1.5 cu. ft) Smaller cartons designed for very heavy items such as books, records and canned goods. |
Wardrobe Cartons: Equipped with a metal bar so that clothes may hang naturally |
Mirror or Picture Cartons: Narrow cartons which adjust in length and width to accommodate different sized mirrors, pictures, and other fragile, flat items. |
Mattress Cartons: Sized for Various Mattresses |
Movers use either a plastic tape called "PVC" (approximately 1-1/2 inches wide) or "stapping tape". For best results, make a shallow "X" over the long seams with the tape extending four inches over the side of the carton.
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