Packing Hints

MiniMovers Packing Tips and Hints

Often, customers choose to do their own packing in an effort to save money. We certainly understand that, but unfortunately, if you do your own packing, your boxes are not covered under our Written Guarantee of Care. In the end, that could cost you money, instead of saving it. MiniMovers Professional Packing Service is available to everyone, whether you are using our removal services or not. For more information, see our Packing Service page.

If you are going to do your own packing, our Help You Move site offers some tips and hints that will help you do the job properly.

1. Allow plenty of time! The most common packing mistake is underestimating the packing task. It is time consuming and should be started well before the moving date and completed at least a day before your move. 

2. Choose proper moving boxes, in a variety of sizes, like the MiniMovers Perfect Boxes. Moving boxes must be very strong and reliable, as well as stackable. Plan to put most of your items into smaller size boxes. That helps insure that boxes do not get too heavy.

3. Have plenty of newspaper on hand

4. Purchase adequate packing materials. You will need:

How to Pack the Perfect Box

MiniMovers’ professional packers must pack a box so that nothing is broken when it is dropped from a height of 2.4 meters. While you do not need to achieve this high standard, you must pack properly in order to safeguard your property.  Understanding some of the basics the professionals use is very helpful.

• Use proper removal boxes. It will make your task easier, and your items will be safer. It will help you complete your move more quickly.
• Cross tape the bottom of the box with good quality packing tape. 
• Plan what you are putting into each box. Keep breakables to the minimum number of boxes. 
• Place a good layer of screwed-up newspaper across the bottom of the box, and up the sides as high as the first row of items. Using newspaper between the layers will save you money, but do not use newspaper to wrap your items. The ink rubs off and can permanently stain them. 
• Form a layer of the heaviest items, individually wrapped in PLAIN PAPER. Make sure they fit snugly together so there will be no movement.
• On top of this layer of wrapped items, place another layer of crushed newspaper, and add another layer up the sides.
• Continue layering the items wrapped in plain paper between layers of crushed newspaper. Put the heavier items at the bottom and work up, putting the lighter, finer items on the top. 
• Finish flush to the top of the box with a final layer of crushed newspaper. All items should fit tightly to ensure there is no movement.
• Close and tape the box, marking its contents clearly, and marking the room it belongs in, e.g.: Glassware – Dining Room.  
• Do not overload or overflow boxes. Do not pack big boxes with books or heavy items or they will take longer to move. 

Quick Hints for Packing: