PACKING HINTS

Where you have chosen to pack your own effects, the following hints will help us both:-

1. Select the right Abels carton for the job. i.e:
   Marked 'A' Odds and Ends. (Lightweight)
   Marked 'B' Books, Tinned Food, Records, Tools and Heavy Items.
   Marked 'C' China, Glass, Ornaments etc.
   Marked 'L' Linen / Bedding (These cartons are only used for Overseas Moves)
2. Use adequate tape to secure the base and top of the carton.
3. Pack heavier items at the bottom of the carton, lighter items at the top.
4. Pack cartons as fully as possible, being generous with packing materials, particularly at the base and top of each carton.
5. Plates should be stood on end, not laid flat with all items individually wrapped.
6. Do not pack higher than the carton as this must be closed to provide a cube, which can then be stacked on the vehicle.
7. Identify on each of the cartons, the contents and in which room it is to be placed. Also, if it contains fragile items, please mark appropriately - accept when moving Overseas.
8. Stack full cartons in corners, allowing the removers sufficient room to work.
9. Clothing and paperwork can remain in drawers. However, breakables, spillable and heavy items must be removed and packed separately.
10. Hanging clothes can be left in your wardrobe until the removal day when they will be transferred to a wardrobe carton.
11. Mirrors and pictures, which are too large for our cartons, will be protected individually by the moving crew on the day.
12. Bundle and tie or tape loose items, such as brooms, shelving, garden tools etc.