Ask Donkey is the expert in obtaining the best moving quotes to help you with the removal of your valued furniture and belongings. In order to Move you will need to pack up all your belongings.

Please see below for some helpful packing tips and how to pack correctly.

1. Before you start packing create a simple inventory / record keeping system. Number boxes and write down the content in a spiral-bound notebook. This way it will be easy to find items easily, even if boxes are going into storage for a period of time.
2. Make a list of things you would want unpacked first and label these boxes accordingly.
3. Boxes obtained from the grocery store are not always sturdy enough to hold heavy or fragile items. Most moving companies can supply boxes designed for specific items like crystal, china, lamps, wardrobe items, etc.
4. Keep all your packing supplies in one place and ensure that you have more than enough stock. The supplies should consist of boxes, tape, notebook, permanent markers, bubble wrap, wrapping paper (newspaper without ink), and stickers or pens for colour coding and whatever else you might need.
5. Decide how you will label each room at the new house to assist with the delivery process. You can place a label on each door or wall naming the room e.g. “Dining Room”, or you can assign a specific colour to each room and then apply the matching colour sticker to each box.
6. Hanger / wardrobe boxes can be ordered through your removal company or packaging supplier. Use these boxes for lightweight items such as blankets, pillows, duvet’s and clothing that need to remain hanging.
7. Mark boxes with delicate content as “fragile” or “this side up”.
8. Label boxes on more than one side. Or place a colour sticker on more than one side.
9. Do not under pack boxes as it can then be easily crushed and the content can move around causing damage. On the contrary, over packing them can cause it to burst and send contents flying.
10. Pack heavier items like books into small boxes and lighter items in larger boxes.
11. Where possible, repack electronics like TV’s, plasmas, computers and printers into its original packaging.
12. Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap and pack between cushions or linens in boxes.
13. Take special care with small items like the lid of a tea pot or espresso cups, as these can easily get lost between bunched up pieces of paper.
14. All glassware and china should be wrapped with enough paper to avoid clattering inside the box.
15. Take care not to use newspaper with print, as the ink can cause permanent stains. Newspaper rolls without print are available.
16. Pack plates on their side, wrapped individually in enough paper. Never lay plates flat.
17. Glasses should also be wrapped individually and packed standing up.
18. If you are making use of second hand boxes, be sure to remove all staples from the top and bottom to avoid surface scratching.
19. Close and seal each box securely with tape.
20. Use your own suitcases to pack clothing. Do not use suitcases for heavy items.
21. Place lamps and lamp shades into separate boxes. Wrap with clean paper and blankets.
22. Keep around 10 boxes aside for last minute packing on the day. This will be used for groceries, bedding, cleaning supplies, etc.

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