Packing Box Tips

Helpful hints and tips for packing boxes

PACKING BOX ASSEMBLY TIPS

1. Identify the bottom of the packing box.

2. Fold two opposite flaps inwards.

3. Fold the remaining two opposite flaps inwards.

4. Seal along the joint and at least six inches down the sides with packing tape.

5. For additional removal box strength, seal the box seams in an H pattern with packing tape.

6. Do not stretch the tape as this will weaken the tape and cause it to peel away from the removal boxes.

7. Do not interlock the flaps as this will weaken the removal box.

8. Once packed, fold two smaller opposite flaps inwards, fold the two remaining larger opposite flaps inwards and seal the joint across the top of the removal box with packing tape.

9. Mark boxes for your recognition, destination at your new home, un-packing priority, contents and your name and removal box number if going into storage.

10. Do not overfill boxes or leave items protruding from the top, as this will make them harder to handle and increase the risk of damage to contents and other items.

11. Do not make removal boxes too heavy (you may need to move them yourself once the removal men have gone).

12. Packing boxes with breakable contents should be clearly marked “FRAGILE”. Rule of thumb: “The heavier the item, the smaller the box it should be packed in”.

Use Modular Boxes
Always use removal boxes that have been specifically designed for domestic house removals, moving, shipping and storage. Packing boxes and removal boxes should be modular (stackable), so that when loading a removal vehicle or storage unit they can be built up together, just like using building blocks, which minimises wasted space, enhances box strength and makes handling easier, safer and more efficient.

Small Packing Box
Small packing boxes should be used for packing smaller heavier items such as tinned food, books and also delicate items and electrical items.

Medium Packing Box Medium packing boxes should be used to pack general house items such as pots, pans,
kitchenware and ornaments.

Large Packing Box

Large packing boxes should be used to pack larger yet lighter items of general household goods such as lamps, lampshades, kitchenware, soft furnishings, toys etc.

Wardrobe Boxes
Assemble the wardrobe box and insert the hanging rail supplied, hang the contents of your wardrobe and seal the wardrobe box with packing tape when full. Wardrobe boxes are excellent to use as temporary wardrobes if you have moved from a house with built in wardrobes to a house without built in or free standing wardrobes.