Sturdy boxes. King & Wilson supplied dedicated removals cartons are the best option
(Do not use second hand fruit cartons due to interstate and overseas quarantine restrictions)
Butcher’s paper (Not newspaper as it stains the packable items)
Tape (not paper based)
Marker pen
Tissue paper
Packing tips
Select one carton to use for priority items I.E TV remote, cables, loose bolts or screws
Clearly mark each box with your name and a brief description of the contents and the room it will be located at the delivery
Work room by room leaving the essential items to be packed last
Never have items protruding from a carton
Never use towels, linen or clothing to wrap glass or chinaware
Double tape the bottom of the carton in a cross pattern
Crush paper and place in the bottom of the box to a depth of 150mm
Individually wrap each item in paper
Place a sheet of paper between each layer or tier in the carton
On average you should have 3 – 4 tiers in each carton
Pack heavier items first into the bottom of the box working your way up to lighter items at the top of the carton
Place a layer of crushed paper between each layer of packing items
Fill any void between packed items with scrunched up paper
Do not overpack cartons a maximum weight of 20 kg is safest for lifting, transporting and reduces the risk of carton collapse
Pack plates and bowls on their edge and not flat
Glasses and cups should be packed drinking edge facing down
Remove and pack the microwave plate
Cutlery should be bundled together and wrapped in butcher’s paper
Delicate items and figurines should be wrapped in tissue paper before wrapping in butcher’s paper
Books, CD’s, DVD’s, canned foods and tools should be packed into smaller book or archive type cartons as they become very heavy
Light globes should be removed from lamps and packed separately
Flammable, Caustic, Explosives, Oils & Paints MUST NOT BE TRANSPORTED
Before dismantling TV’s, Hi FI’s etc take a photo of the cabling so you can reassemble
Do not pack opened liquid bottles
Smaller items should be packed into snap lock bags then paper so they are not missed during unpacking
LPG cylinders can only be transported if purged and certified
Garden tools should be bundled and taped together at each end
Hose pipes should be fully purged of water
Do not pack prescription medicines, passports and other essential legal documents – take these with you on your person
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