Packing Your Electronics

Tips for Packing Your Electronics

Packing electronic items can be very much challenging. Extra care should be taken while packing the electronic items. Since, these items are fragile and expensive, they need to be packed and handled carefully to minimize the risk of damage.

You should pack each electronic item in a box that is only slightly larger than the size of items itself. The more strongly fitting a box is, the more protected your electronic item will be. 

Basic Requirements

· User manual or guide.

· Original packaging box.

· Antistatic bubble wrap, peanuts.

· Small color-coded labels.

· Sealable bags.

· Markers, packing tapes.

Just read on the following tips to secure your electronic items while packing and transporting –

· Computers

oBackup all of your important data on a DVD, CD or Portable device.

oRefer to the user guide or manufacturing guide for disassembling instructions.

oBefore disconnecting any plugs or wires, mark the wire and the port you're removing it from, with the colored labels. Color aids in coding the cables and ports so that you can reconnect them later.

oOnce you have the wires disconnected, use twist ties to secure the wires, so they do not disentangle. Place the wires into a sealable bag and secure them with tape.

oIf you have the original packaging, including box, use that to pack the equipment. If you don't, acquire electronic specialty boxes directly from the manufacturer or from a moving company.

oRemove or disassemble all parts from the computer that can be disconnected.

oUse antistatic bubble wrap to cover each part one by one and secure ends with tape. Use a thick layer of bubble wrap to line the bottom of the box.

oPlace the largest piece of equipment on the bottom and smaller protected items on top of the box. Fill empty spaces and holes with antistatic packing materials like peanuts, inflatable bags, etc.

oAfter packing, seal the box with packing tape and mark it as “Fragile” and also indicate which end is up.

· Printers, Fax Machines and Copiers

oWhen packing printers (laser or ink jet), fax machines, and copiers, remove the toner or ink cartridges. For other types of printers, the printer head should be removed.

oAfter removing, place cartridges or head in a plastic bag and secure it with sealing tape.

oUse the original box for packing, or purchase a specialty box.

· Refrigerators

oRemove all contents, including freezer items.

oAfter removing, unplug the refrigerator and let the freezer defrost.

oWith a strong rope or cord, tie the doors of refrigerator by wrapping it around the fridge.

oIf you are unsure about moving it, hire professional movers. Since refrigerators are awkward and heavy, moving them incorrectly can cause permanent damage.

· Televisions

oFirst of all, make sure that all outside antennas have been disconnected.

oRefer to the user manual or guide to protect your TV in the best possible way.

oWrap the TV with padding or blanket carefully.

oIf you have the original packaging, including box, use that to pack the equipment.

oKeep the box in its upright position as you lift it, and also keep sharp objects away from the screen.

· Other Electronic Items

oRemove all parts from the electronic items that can be disconnected.

oWrap each part separately by using antistatic bubble wrap and secure ends with packing tape.

oIf you think that you will have trouble reconnecting the items, take a picture of the configuration. Use the picture as a reference while reconnecting all of the wires for your electronic items.

oPlace the wires into a sealable bag and tape it to the piece of equipment.

oPlace the item in the box and fill the empty space with antistatic packing materials. Whenever possible, pack electronics in their original box.

oSeal the box with packing tape.

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Kitchen Packing Tips

 

Kitchen Packing Tips

Some people get so wrapped up in making sure that their electronics are handled carefully during a move that they completely neglect their kitchen items. This is where most of the breakage happens though. Look through your kitchen; do you have things that could be easily broken? Would you miss your great grandmother’s gravy boat every Thanksgiving? Would you be upset if the champagne flutes from your wedding were destroyed?

Set Aside Essentials

When you finally move into your new home, you may not want to unpack right away or you may find that finding something as simple as a bowl or a fork to be impossible when faced next to a mountain of boxes. Of course, we hope for the best by labeling our boxes but it is wise to set aside some kitchen essentials to get you through the last couple of days at your new place and the first couple of days in your new place. Some items to keep on the side include: a couple of forks, spoons and knives (depending on the size of your family), two to three bowls or plates, two to three cups, stack of napkins or paper towels, dish soup and a sponge, etc. You can either set these items in a small-to-medium-sized duffle bag or place them in a bare cupboard.

Start Packing Less Important Items

Once you have your boxes, it’s time to get to work. Start by packing items that you don’t use every day such as decorative vases, cookbooks, extra dishtowels, the majority of your pots and pans, pictures and small appliances. Pack them in their appropriate box (as listed above) and not haphazardly or all together – this can lead to damage and breakage of your belongings on moving day.

Pack Pots and Pots

Pack them in a medium-sized box, leaving one out in case you need them in the next couple of days before your move.

Pack Fragile Items

Now, it’s time to pack your china, dishes and glasses in medium-sized moving boxes or kitchen boxes. In the kitchen boxes, pack like items together – dishes with dishes, plates with plates and so on. Make sure you have sufficient packing materials such as Bubble Wrap®, stretch wrap and packing paper, which is good for filing in extra spaces. Since these items are the most susceptible to damage, make sure they are well-protected and tightly packed. You should also make sure that these boxes aren’t too heavy, where they can break

Pack Your Utensils

When you are packing your utensils, make sure to keep one or two sets out so that you will have a few pairs for the first few days as you are unpacking. You can also include spatulas, large mixing spoons, can openers, etc with your standard forks and knives. Wrap a few forks together (five to six is a good number) with packing paper and place them gently in a small-to-medium-sized box.

Packing Different Items

 

China and Glassware

Although in most cases, 50 pounds is a comfortable weight for boxes to be, you should aim to be well under this number when you are dealing with china and glassware. You also do not want too large of a box either, because then you will need to waste a lot of packing materials to stuff in there to keep contents secure.

In the bottom of the box, place foam, packing peanuts or even a layer of towels or sweaters. Then, each piece of china or glass should be wrapped in white paper. A layer of newspaper can then offer additional protection.

Glass plates and larger china should be on the bottom, and some type of cushioning needs to go between each layer. Even if it’s bubble wrap or crushed paper. Smaller plates or saucers can make up the second layer. Chances are good that now you have some awkward space, which is perfect for a few pieces of stemware.

 

When the box is full, add packing materials to help the contents from bouncing around. Make sure when you seal the box that you label it as FRAGILE, and also mark which side is up.

Bowls

Bowls just never wrap well due to their shape, but the good news is that the awkward space leftover in these boxes can also be used for glasses, coffee mugs, etc. Shallow bowls can be stood on edge as long as the carton has a nice layer of cushioning in the bottom. This may allow you to nest more in the box. You can pack some upside down at the top as well. Similar to the china, wrap each bowl with white paper and newspaper, and stuff the empty space with some type of packing material to make sure contents don’t move.

Silver

Although it is possible to remove tarnish from silver, if you pack it right, you won’t have to deal with it. Silver tarnishes because of air, so every piece needs to be completely enclosed in tissue paper. This includes everything from platters to flatware. When you do wrap the flatware for your move, it does not all have to be wrapped individually; sets are fine. If the flatware is in a chest, stuff the chest with bubble wrap, crushed paper or anything else to keep them from sliding around all over one another. Even a towel or small throw blanket will work.

Make Sure To Mark Each Box

As you are taping your boxes do a final check and mark your boxes based on its contents as well as if an item is fragile. You may also want to indicate the room the boxes go to such as kitchen, dishes, etc.

It really does not take that much extra time to pack your kitchen the right way. A lot of things you likely don’t use daily, so they can be packed far in advance when you are not in such a hurry. Don’t wait until you are trying to finish everything up the night before the big day.

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