PACKING GUIDE

Air Conditioners
Consult your authorized dealer or service man on your particular model. Some sealed units should be bolted down.

Bedding
Place bedding in clean cartons. Light articles such as blankets or pillows maybe put into furniture drawers.

Beds
The movers will dismantle your beds and set them up in your new residence.

Books
Books should be packed in small, strong, securely tied cartons. They should be placed cover to cover, alternating bindings to prevent pages from becoming interlocked and damaged. Do not pack books in furniture drawers or leave them in portable bookshelves or bookcases.

Canned Goods
Pack upright in small, sturdy cartons.  Do not pack over 50 pounds to each container.  Approximately 24 cans should be ample.

China
Wrap china and all fragile objects in paper individually. Large platters and heave pieces should be placed on the bottom of the container, on edge, while smaller plates, cups and saucers should be placed towards the top of the container. Plates and dishes should be placed in a vertical position with pads of paper in between. Recommended: 3" of paper on the bottom of the barrel or carton and 2" of paper in between layers. Do not pack above edge of container.

Clothing
For a nominal charge, our crew will take your clothing on hangers and place them directly into wardrobe boxes furnished by us. Wardrobes will hold approximately 25 hangers depending upon the size of garments. Your clothing will reach you clean and wrinkle-free. Small clothing articles pack nicely in suitcases, boxes, or trunks.

Clocks
Pendulums on clocks should be removed or secured tightly to the base of the clock.  Small clocks may be wrapped and placed in boxes.

Curtains
Before moving day, remove curtains from the rods and fold them neatly in drawers or clean, white tissue-lined cartons.

Draperies
These may be placed on hangers and transferred to wardrobe cartons, or they may be folded and placed in cartons. To save handling, consider sending these items to the cleaners and have them delivered directly to your new residence.

Drawers in Furniture
Articles such as blankets, cushions, pillows and clothing may or may not be left in drawers depending on the size of the piece. Please do no pack heavy items in dresser, bureau, server or buffet drawers. NEVER leave liquids, breakables or firearms in drawers.

Dryers, Electric or Gas
Check with your service man. Motors may need to be checked and secured. We can arrange this for you or recommend a reliable service company.

Food
Dispose of food in open containers that might spill or spoil en route. The carrier will not be liable for damage caused by food spilling on other items. Perishable food should never be stored or shipped.

Freezers
These appliances must be completely defrosted one or two days prior to moving.  They should be dried and aired to avoid musty odor.  Safety of contents cannot be guaranteed so it is best to empty your freezer and plan meals that will use up perishable contents.  Check with your service man to be sure the motor is bolted, if necessary.

Glass Tops to Furniture
These items should be covered with bubble wrap and heavily padded for safer transportation.

Glassware
Stemware and glassware should be wrapped individually and placed in barrels or placed in the top of china containers. Do not nest unwrapped glasses next to each other. Place wrapped glassware right side up, not on their sides.

Grandfather Clocks
Remove chimes. Secure weight chains tightly against the base of the clock with wire or strong string and remove weights and pendulums. If it is going a long distance, call a reputable clock man to prepare the works against damages.

JEWELRY
Keep valuable jewelry in your immediate possession throughout the course of your move.

KITCHEN UTENSILS
Kitchen utensils should be cleaned and placed in cartons or barrels. Durable, heavy pieces should be placed on the bottom, while lighter ones are positioned on the top with each piece padded for protection against dents, chipping, or scratching. Toasters, irons, waffle irons, mixers, etc., may be wrapped individually and placed in cartons with other kitchen utensils.

LAMPS
Remove ornamental tops and put in a safe place... one you will remember. Small lamps may be wrapped and placed in cartons for safer transportation.

LAMPSHADES
Wrap in paper only. Place in cartons and mark "fragile." They may be nested but do not pack them so as to tear lining or puncture parchment shades.

LINENS
Table and bed linens should be put into strong cartons or trunks. They should be lined with paper to protect from dust.

LINOLEUM
The moving company is not responsible for the safe moving of linoleum which has been used or tacked to the floor; or which cracks and breaks when rolled.

MATTRESSES
Our move crew's will protect your mattress with a bag or carton for a minimal charge. Do not try to roll or handle as this may result in damaged springs or fabrics. You may protect them with a sheet or mattress cover if you prefer.

MEDICINE
Seal bottles and jar stoppers. Wrap individually, placing them upright in small cartons or metal waste containers. Keep important medicine with you during your move in case of an emergency.

MIRRORS
Wall mirrors will be removed by the movers if they are not fastened to the walls. Mirrors will not be installed on walls at the new residence. Mirror tops on furniture will be removed and replaced at destination.

MOWERS AND GASOLINE POWERED TOOLS
Gas tanks should be drained and oil reserves emptied. No flammable mixtures or articles may be transported on public carriers.

PAINTINGs - PICTURES
Small pictures can be safely placed between the folds of blankets or pillows in drawers or cartons. Large and valuable pictures and paintings must be wrapped and padded for moving.

STEREOS
Secure the tone arm and turntable against the movement by tying. Secure the changer to avoid its moving forward. On delicate, expensive players, it is wise to have this done by an experienced serviceman.

RECORDS, TAPES, & CD's
Pack these items on end, side by side, to provide the greatest resistance to weight pressure. Use small cartons only.

PLANTS
These should be handled personally by you or given to your florist to send to your destination. The moving company will not assume responsibility for living plants.

REFRIGERATORS
Defrost and thoroughly dry your refrigerator before moving. This is very important. The doors should be left open several hours to air after defrosting. All pans, trays, crispers, shelves or removable parts should be removed and wrapped separately. Have your refrigerator serviced. Motor may have to be bolted down before moving. Do not plug it in at the new home until it has been unbolted.

RUGS
It is not necessary to remove rugs from floors. Our crew will do this for you. They will be rolled to avoid crushing. If they are to be stored, have them cleaned. Tacks should be removed from carpeting before movers arrive.

SEWING MACHINES
These do not need special servicing for local moving. For long distance, the driver will stuff paper in and around the machine and place paper between the lid and base to prevent rubbing.

SILVERWARE
Leave in original containers or wrap in cloth or low sulfur-content paper, or tissue and pack in boxes. Place padding in silver chests to prevent moving and scratching.

STOVES
Must be disconnected prior to pickup. Be sure gas lines are shut off tight and capped, if possible. For electric ranges, if the coils are loose, they must be removed together with griddles, deep fryers and removable parts, then packed separately.

TELEVISION SETS
Some sets require that they be checked before moving. Some color TV's must be serviced before and after moving. Television antennas should be removed from roof tops and disassembled

TOILETRY ARTICLES
Seal the corks and stoppers of cosmetics, medicines and perfume bottles with natural nail polish, paraffin or masking tape before wrapping separately in paper and placing upright in cartons or metal waste containers.

TOOLS
If they are valuable, wrap separately. Tools, as a rule of thumb, can be put into small cartons without wrapping individually.

VALUABLES
Legal documents, all important papers, jewels and currency should be handled by you personally. Keep them in you immediate possession throughout the move.

WASHERS
Automatic washers must be serviced by an authorized service man. Motors should be checked and secured, tumbler action protected and fastened in place.

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Packing Guide from City Moving Company in Oklahoma City.