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PACKING HINTS

When Packing yourself you can be sure that the materials supplied by All Purpose Removals are of the highest quality.

To ensure a safe journey of the contents packed, please follow these simple rules:

1.  Line the bottom of each carton with crushed paper to create a cushioning  layer to depth of 5 Cm's.  Repeat this at the top of each carton.
2.  All empty spaces should be filled with crushed paper to avoid  unnecessary movement.
3.  Stow heavy items on the bottom and lightest on the top.
4.  Bundle like items, eg: plates by wrapping the individually, then group together in bundles no more than six.
5.  When placing bundles in cartons, remember the long side is the strong side, keeping all items vertical.
6.  Pack like items together, avoid packing glassware with china etc.
7.  Pack books into book and wine cartons placing bundles on their edge

For additional packing tips or answers to your questions please contact our office.

SAVE MONEY!!

If you have the time and energy to prepare for your move and are looking to move as economically as possible, you may wish to do any combination, or all of the following, to reduce the actual time spent on site by our team and therefore resulting in a a saving to yourselves.

1.  Disassemble any beds, swings, trampolines or items that cannot be moved without being taken apart.
2.  Defrost your fridge and or freezer and have emptied and dry ready for collection.
3.  Unplug and secure all leads to electrical appliances.
4.  Centralize smaller items into a central location eg: carport or living area
5.  Bundle garden tools, mops and brooms to minimize the number of journeys the men will need to make to the vehicle.
6.  Separate any items that you do not require moved and position them away from those being moved by our staff.
7.  Label packed items as to which room they should be placed on delivery.