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Proper packing is very important. You want boxes and
packing materials specially made to do the job right. Careful attention
to your personal items now will definitely pay off later when your belongings
come out of the moving truck in the same condition that they went in. You won't
regret making the right choice on your moving supplies and boxes.
A-American moving boxes are designed with this purpose in mind:
to
take care of your goods and let you move them safely, economically and conveniently.
A-American Self Storage sells boxes that are
specifically sized to make stacking in your storage space easier.
Moving Box Kits:
With our Moving Kits we've made it easy to order everything you need in one convenient
package. Our moving kits come complete with Boxes, Tape, Cushioning Material,
Cutter and even Markers! Choose from three different types of moving kits.
Try our moving kits for your next move!
Packing & Storing Tips:
(1) Make a list
of the packing supplies that you may need to help with your move. For example:
paper, bubble-pack, tape, rope, storage boxes, mattress and furniture covers,
pallets, and skids.
(2) Heavy items like books should be packed in small
boxes and stored at the bottom of your space. Pack books flat to protect
the spines and pack in small boxes with weight not exceeding 20 lbs.
(3) Clean all blankets, draperies and clothing before hanging them in a wardrobe
box for storage.
(4) Protect your fragile items and dishes by wrapping
them up in bubble wrap and store all light items near the top. Keep dish
pack boxes under 30 lbs. for easy lifting.
(5) Large paintings or framed
pictures should be stored in specially designed art/mirror boxes.
(6)
Cover mattresses with mattress bags to keep them clean during moving and storage.
(7) Label your boxes and keep a list. Being organized will save you
time when you need to locate certain items later.
(8) Place pallets on
concrete floors before placing your belongings in storage for proper ventilation.
Also, leave a walkway to the back of the storage space for easy access.
(9) Pack items you know you will need (sheets, towels, toiletries, tissues and
a change of clothes) in your clothes hamper on moving day and you will know just
where to find them.
(10) Pack audio-video equipment in their original
boxes. Label cables and tighten transit screws. If removing screws,
tape them to the objects they are removed from.
(11) The following items
should never be packed: combustibles, flammables or corrosive liquids.
(12) Place items you may need most frequently near the front of the storage
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