Moving the A1 Razor Back
Moving the A1 Razor Back
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Wardrobe carton
This large carton has a hanger bar to accommodate clothes from your closets, and draperies.
Mirror carton Several sizes of telescoping cartons to fit most any picture, mirror, or glass. Mattress cartons Available in queen/king, double, single (twin) and crib sizes; you'll need one for each box spring and mattress. 1.5 cu. ft. carton Small cartons for heavy items such as books and records. 3.0 cu. ft. carton Medium utility carton often used for pots and pans, toys and small appliances. 4.5 cu. ft. carton For bulky items such as linens or lampshades. 6.0 cu. ft. carton For lightweight bulky articles such as pillows, blankets, and large lampshades. What needs to be packed? Obviously, not everything will fit in a box. As a rule, furniture and major appliances will be wrapped and padded by your A1 Razorback Moving Co driver as part of our standard service. And lightweight, non-fragile items such as clothing can be left in dresser drawers. To ensure adequate protection, anything that is loose and/or breakable should be wrapped and packed in sturdy cartons. It's a good idea to leave your most fragile or awkward things to the A1 Razorback Moving & Storage, Inc. professionals; they have the experience, materials and techniques to properly protect those articles. Items that require professional disassembly and/or crating- slate pool tables, chandeliers, or large glass table tops, for example- should always be handled by your A1 Razorback Moving Co agent. A word about hazardous materials Flammables such as paint, varnish and thinners, gasoline, kerosene and oil, candles and matches, and bottled gas cannot be moved. In addition, all aerosol cans, nail polish and remover, ammunition and explosives, corrosives, cleaning fluids and detergents are prohibited. Dispose of these items before you move. Do not pack them! Protective Wrap 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, unprinted 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. Top Larger Items 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 PCV (ply-vinyl chloride) packaging tape most effective. Do not use masking tape or narrow cellophane tape. Top Weight Distribution 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 manageable weight. Fill in any voids and top off loaded cartons with wadded paper ad tape cartons securely to avoid shifting while enroute. Be sure to label contents and room to make unpacking more organized. Top |