

Choosing the Correct Box Size
- Heavy items such as books should be placed in smaller boxes
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Lighter items such as clothing and blankets can be placed in larger boxes.
- Pack heavier items in bottom of each box
Note: Too much weight in a box can cause the box to break.
Fill Boxes Full
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Don’t leave empty space in the boxes
- Stuff towels, clothing, newspapers to fill voids
Note: Empty space causes items to shift during transport and often leads to items breaking.
Pack Similar Items Together
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Packing items of similar size and weight together helps ensure safety of your items.
Tape Boxes Well
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Tape Top and Bottom of each box to ensure the box does not come apart
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Cross folding boxes closed often leads to boxes coming apart and your belongs to fall on the ground
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Cross folding boxes closed often leads to boxes coming apart and your belongs to fall on the ground
Bag all Liquids
- All liquids such as soaps, shampoos, laundry detergent should be sealed inside a bag then placed upright inside box.
Note: liquids not packaged correctly have the potential to spill out, damaging your other items.