Packing Advice.

Preparing for your move:

Our packing cases are delivered flat with sufficient tape. The boxes may have been used previously; we like to use the boxes as many times as possible to enable us to keep prices down.

Making up and sealing the boxes.

Tape boxes using two lengths of tape, the first through the middle and across the seam (to hold the box together) the second along the seam (to seal the box.) Do the same on the top of the box and write across the tape, using a permanent marker, the room where the box is to be placed and a brief description of the contents eg. BED 1 (shoes), KITCHEN (tinned food), etc. Mark appropriate boxes 'FRAGILE' to ensure careful handling and loading.

What box to use for what.

Smaller boxes should be used to pack heavy, small items such as books, records, tins, bottles, cutlery, heavy food (rice, sugar etc) and heavy ornaments. Long stemmed glasses, delicate ornaments, very fragile china, glasses and small pictures should also be packed in these boxes. Books, for the most part, should be packed flat. They may be packed on their edges, but never with the opening facing downwards as this may break the binding. Pictures and records should be packed on their edges. Make sure that bottle tops are tight and pack bottles upright.

Medium sized boxes are the most commonly used and are used for most other household effects such as pots, pans, glass, china, ornaments, pictures, clothing, food etc. When packing china plates they should be placed on their edges, never flat, on the bottom of the box in batches of three or four, with paper between each plate. When the bottom of the box is covered continue filling with heavy china, Pyrex, mugs, bowls, vases etc. On top of this place glass and china (pack glasses upright.) Fill the boxes to capacity using soft items such as pillows, cushions, towels, cuddly toys, etc to take up any space on top. It is also a good idea to place soft items between each layer of china. Do not overfill the boxes; keep them square and in shape.

Soft items such as pillows, cushions, towels, cuddly toys, curtains and linen can also be packed in strong black sacks. These are also ideal for packing of bedding in current use, and mark accordingly i.e. BED 1, BEDDING, this will ensure they are easily identified for making up beds at your new home.

Empty Boxes.

When opening the boxes and making them flat, cut through the tape using a knife or scissors, please do not rip the tape off as this is messy and tends to ruin the box.
It is generally not necessary to unpack chests of drawers, ottomans or similar furniture.

Last, but not least:-

Tea and coffee making equipment should be packed last in one box and marked urgent, open first!

Materials.

We offer quality packing materials at great rates. Remember, if you are using Acorn Removals for your move, 30 boxes will be loaned to you and tape supplied free of charge.

>> To purchase extra packing materials call us on: 01635 281268 <<


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