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Visit our Boxes section.
General Packing Tips
· Boxes should be filled to capacity to avoid tipping and collapsing.
· Use bubble wrap to fill the gaps.
· Label all boxes clearly.
· Do not pack fragile and heavy items in the same box.
· Tape the top and bottom of every box with packing tape.
· Place heavy items in small boxes, marked ‘heavy’.
· Use Large boxes for light-bulky items.
· Think of your back on moving day.
· No box should be more than 35 lbs/16 Kg.
· Newspaper ink smears, requiring additional cleaning when unpacking.
Use bubble wrap or clean newsprint.
· Read each item's owner's manual for specific packing and moving instructions.
Tape
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· Packing tape generally seals tightly and provides long term durability. · It performs well in a wide range of temperatures. · Available at Aylmer Storage. |
Mattress and Couch Bags
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· Keep your mattresses and couches clean and dry in a purpose plastic bag. · Available at Aylmer Storage. |
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
· Protect your upholstered furniture from dirt, dust, rain and
scratches during your move.
· Obtain your Couch Bags at Entreposage Aylmer.
· Cover pillows and cushions with large plastic garbage bags to keep them clean during
your move.
· When disassembling furniture, keep nuts and bolts together in small sandwich bags.
Tape the bag to the back of the item to have it handy when you're ready to
reassemble it at the destination.
Inventory and Marking Boxes
· Prepare an inventory record of box numbers and contents for future referrals.
· List contents on each box.
· Assign a number to each box.
· Indicate the room each box will be placed in at final destination with 1-2
characters, e.g:
MB = Master Bedroom
K = Kitchen
FURNITURE
· Oil your wood furniture.
· Table and chair legs should be wrapped to prevent scratching.
· Assembled tables should be placed upside down with the legs pointing upward.
· Chairs should be stacked side-by-side with the seats touching, separated with
plastic sheets or paper.
· Cover all furniture with moving bags or dust sheets.
· Sofas and love seats can be stored on end to save floor space.
· Place a protective cover under the ends on the floor.
· Cushions should be wrapped in plastic and placed on top.
· If you stand mattresses on end ensure it is supported to prevent bending.
FRAGILE ITEMS
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· Carefully wrap each fragile item in paper, foam or plastic wrap. Wrap each item separately before storing in boxes. Stuff the box with paper, including the bottom, so that there are no empty spaces. · For china, pictures and electronic equipment we recommend purpose-designed storage boxes. · Mirror boxes and packaging supplies are available at Aylmer Storage. |
· Protect your tools and bicycles from rust by oiling them before storing.
· Store away from exposed items to avoid staining.
CDs, DVDs, BOOKS & DOCUMENTS
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· Document boxes should be used for important documents. · Items should be packed into boxes horizontally and the empty space stuffed with paper to avoid movement. · Aylmer Storage has Document boxes and 1.5 cu. ft. boxes that are ideal for transporting CDs, DVDs, Documents and books. |
| CLOTHING · Use hanging wardrobe boxes to store clothes, prevents creasing. · Wardrobe boxes are available at Aylmer Storage. |
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· Electronics are perfectly safe at Aylmer Storage with proper packing and
handling.
· Your original packaging material and boxes are best suited.
· If you do not have the original box and packing, use a box large enough
to cover the unit with room for packing material to protect your
equipment from vibration and movement during transport.
· The packing material should snugly fill the box preventing the unit from moving
around.
· Plastic bubble wrap make ideal packing material.
· Remove batteries from battery-operated: appliances, toys and remote controls to avoid
damage from leaking acid.
· Allow your electronics equipment time to warm up before plugging them in,
particularly in cold conditions.
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· Six to eight hours should suffice to warm the equipment fully. · We recommend double wall boxes for electronic equipment. · Aylmer Storage has 5 ft. cu. double wall lamp shade boxes that are ideal for storing electronics and computer items. |
AIR CONDITIONERS
· Consult your manual or dealer for the details on how your particular model should
be moved.
· Note: some sealed units must be bolted down.
Refrigerator & Freezer
· Empty, defrost, clean and dry all pans, trays, drawers, shelves. Ensure unit is drained as well.
Removable parts should be removed and wrapped individually.
· Use protective tape to secure doors.
· Fasten the power supply cord.
· While in storage ensure the doors cannot close, preventing odors.
SEWING MACHINES
· They should be fully packed for long distance moves to prevent rubbing.
STOVES
· Stoves must be disconnected prior to pickup. Separately pack all removable parts.
· Use protective tape to secure burners, knobs and doors.
· Fasten the power supply cord.
WASHERS
· Motors should be Chequeed and secured to protect all moving parts.
· Mark hoses "hot" or "cold" if not already indicated.
· Fasten the power supply cord.
· Cheque your manual for drainage instructions.
DRYER
· If the dryer is direct wired have it disconnected by an electrician.
· Fasten the power supply cord.
SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES
· Microwave, Convection Ovens, Toaster Oven, Bread Maker, Toasters &
Coffee Makers should be fully cleaned prior to your move.
· Remove trays and racks to pack and label separately.
· Coil each power supply cord to the appliance.
YARD TOOLS
· Use your garbage cans to hold your: rakes, shovels and hoses.
MOVING PLANTS
· Some house plants are susceptible to shock when moving, be especially careful of
root shock from sudden movements.
· Temperatures below 5ºC or above 35ºC for more than an hour kills many
plants.
· House plants may tolerate darkness for 5-7 days in favorable conditions. However,
after long periods of darkness gradually expose them again to avoid wilting and
sun scalding.
· CUTTINGS: For convenience and space saving, take cuttings of your favorite plant.
Most can survive several days in plastic bags containing damp peat moss.
· Never carry plants in the car trunk, they get too hot in summer and too cold in
winter.
PLEASE NOTE
You may not store live animals, foodstuff, corrosives, flammable liquids, explosives of
any kind, bottled gas, petrol or other hazardous and or illegal substances at
Aylmer Storage.
All suspicious activity shall be reported to the police.
DISCLAIMER
While every effort is made to keep the information provided on this web site as accurate as possible, we disclaim any implied warranty or representation about its: accuracy, completeness or appropriateness for a particular purpose. Those persons accessing this information assume full responsibility for the use of the information and understand and agree that Entreposage Aylmer Inc. is not responsible or liable for any claim, loss or damage arising from the use of the above information.