Packing Multi-Sized Boxes
Medium cartons
Medium cartons - (3 cu. ft.) are the most commonly used boxes for small appliances, clothing, linens, small pictures, pantry items, etc..
- Cushion the bottom with crumpled packing paper.
- Wrap each piece individually with packing paper. Do not pack the boxes so heavily that they cannot be easily moved. Cushion the top and sides with crumpled packing paper to prevent shifting, tape box closed and mark top and side with contents.
Large Cartons
Large Cartons - (4.5 cu. ft.) are used for larger items, light bulky items, such as toys, towels, blankets, pillows, sweaters, shoes, boots, lampshades, etc.
- Cushion the bottom with crumpled packing paper.
- Wrap each piece individually with packing paper.
- Do not pack the boxes so heavily that they cannot be easily moved.
- Cushion the top and sides with crumpled packing paper to prevent shifting, tape box closed and mark top and side with contents.
Wardrobes
Wardrobes - (18 inches each) are used so that clothing can be moved on hangers, keeping the clothing clean and wrinkle free.
- Place five to ten hangers at a time in the wardrobe until full.
- Tape box closed and mark top and sides with the contents.
Picture-Mirror Cartons
Picture-Mirror Cartons - are used for standard size pictures, mirrors, glass shelves, glass and marble tabletops, etc. (Oversized, fragile, extra thin or extra thick pieces may need professional crating.)
- Cushion the bottom with crumpled packing paper.
- Wrap each piece individually with several sheets of packing paper.
- Do not pack the boxes so heavily that they cannot be easily moved.
- Cushion the top and sides with crumpled packing paper to prevent shifting, tape box closed and mark top and side with contents.
Mattress Cartons
Mattress Cartons - are available in crib sizes through king . . . the best way to protect your mattress from snags, dirt, tears and structural damage.
