Moving & Packing 

Packing tips from the Pros 

PHILLIPS Moving & Storage recommends that you have our professionals pack for you. We're trained in the proper procedures, have the correct materials and pack in a fraction of the time. However, if you wish to save money by doing it yourself please use the following recommended procedures, and remember that our cartons are specifically designed for packing household goods. 

• Purchase cartons and materials (including unprinted newspaper, bubble wrap and tape) from Phillips. We can help you choose the sizes and kinds you'll need. You'll save valuable time. 
  
• Wrap fragile articles using two layers of unprinted newspaper for each glass, dish, figurine, etc. Wrap firmly but loosely enough to provide a cushioning effect. 
  
• Don't overcrowd boxes. Articles should cushion each other. The top of the box should close with slight pressure. Don't mix incompatible items (like books with glasses).
  
• Pack clothing in our special wardrobe containers - clothes will stay clean and virtually wrinkle-free. 
  
• Pack glasses standing on end, upside down - not on their sides. Stack dishes on edge and fill empty spaces with wadded unprinted newspaper. Before packing the china carton, layer the bottom of the carton with crumpled unprinted newspaper.
  
• Pack lampshades, mirrors, pictures, etc. in special cartons designed for these items. Ask a Phillips representative for guidance. 
• Tape boxes across tops and edges. Seal every opening tightly. 
  
• Pack your belongings room by room to make unpacking easier. 
  
• Label each box with the room the box is designated for with a brief description of the contents. Mark items you will require immediately, and mark delicate items "FRAGILE". 
  
• Don't pack paints, turpentine, pressurized cans, corrosive items like bleach or any flammable liquid. The law prohibits movers from carrying flammable items. Properly dispose of items which could cause fire or damage. 
  
• Use unprinted newspaper or tissue paper. Newspaper ink can soil and even damage some items. Two inch plastic tape and a utility knife are recommended. 
  
• When packing computers, use original cartons when possible. If not, use a box strong enough to hold the computer and pack it with unprinted newsprint. Do not use bubble wrap or any material that could cause static. Remove all ink cartridges from the printer.

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