Packing Checklist

Practical Packing: Packing Essentials and Tips

Supplies for Packing:

• Strong packing boxes
• Bubble wrap for packing fragile items
• Tissue and ink-free packing paper
• Scissors
• Knife for opening boxes
• Several broad-tip markers to label boxes
• Rolls of packing tape

Packing Tips:

• Get more boxes than you think you will need.
• Get smaller boxes for books. Use bigger boxes for lighter items.
• Pack room-by-room, keeping similar items together.
• Reinforce the bottom of boxes with at least one strip of packing tape.
• Pack boxes firmly to prevent the contents from shifting during your move.
• Use crumpled paper for padding. Seal boxes tightly with wide packing tape.
• Pack records and CDs vertically in boxes. Don't stack them flat.
• Place heavier items in the bottom of the box and lighter items on top.
• Separate items with paper to prevent scratches caused by rubbing.
• Remove lids from jars and ceramics. Wrap each separately.
• Seal any opened boxes and bottles before packing them to avoid spills and leakage.
• Use towels, linens, curtains, etc. to pad boxes of fragile items. Clearly mark these boxes "FRAGILE."
• Use a jumbo box for lampshades and cushion them well.
• When disassembling furniture, beds, lamps, etc. put the hardware into a plastic bag along with any assembly tips and tape it onto the item itself.
• If possible ask your mover if you can leave clothes in dresser drawers. Find out from your movers how they want hanging clothes packed.
• Make a master list of all household items and your belongings.
• Number boxes when they are packed and sealed. Clearly indicate on the box its room destination. Write on the master list the contents of the numbered boxes.
• Make a box of essentials and label it "Open Me First." Put this box to the side to be loaded last (so it's unloaded first) or move it yourself.

DEHOFF REALTORS® will Provide a Moving Box for you to Include:

• Flashlights
• Pocket knife
• Hammer
• Screwdrivers
• Nails
• Masking Tape
• Tape measure
• Light bulbs

Bathroom Essentials Such As:

• Hand towel
• Soap
• Toilet paper
• Shampoo
• Shower curtains

Kitchen Goodies Such As:

• Paper towels
• Coffee maker and filters
• Paper plates and cups
• Plastic utensils
• Dish detergent
• A sponge
• Pet foods
• Dishes
• Trash bags

Pack rugs last so they can be the first items unloaded and placed at your new location.