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Disassembling beds and other furniture
As your moving date approaches, disassemble beds to prepare for transport. Take the mattresses off the frame and disassemble, being sure to keep all nuts, bolts, and other hardware in a sealed plastic bag. Label the bag and place in a box labeled correctly. Secure bed rails with tape or twine.
Packing food items
When packing canned food items, place upright with no more than twenty five to thirty cans per box. Wrap glass containers and boxed foods separately and pack in small cartons. Try to eat all perishable and frozen food items before your move, as these items are difficult to move. If packing medicines, seal caps with masking tape. Wrap and pack upright in small cartons. If needed during travel, carry medicines with you.
Packing up a survival kit
During your move, you may be unable to find some important everyday items that you will need the first few days in your new home. Pack a “survival” kit to carry in your car or have first off the truck. Some important, often overlooked items to place in the survival kit include the following:
- Basic Tools: screwdriver, knife, Hammer, tape, etc.
- Bathroom products: Soap, shampoo, toilet paper, towels, etc.
- Kitchen items: Disposable cups, plates, utensils and snacks, drinks, paper towels, etc.
- Cleaning products: Cleansers, dustpan, broom, , sponges, etc.
- First aid supplies: Bandages, disinfectants, pain relievers, etc.
Keep yourself organized
When loading moving cartons into your pod or moving truck, it is important to stay organized and load efficiently. This will ease the unloading process and keep your items more secure from damage. Keep boxes from the same room together to help the unloading process. Stack heavier boxes near the bottom, and lighter boxes near the top. Always stack fragile items at the top.
Seek help from friends and relatives
Your friends can be a helpful and inexpensive resource to utilize during your move. Ask for their assistance, and let them know your move date well in advance. Offer to reward them during and after the move, as this will encourage their enthusiasm to assist with the move.
Unloading after the Move
Once you arrive in your new Arizona home, the unloading process begins. When removing boxes from the moving truck or pod, take them to the proper rooms where they belong. Stack boxes neatly and allow ample space for moving furniture into the room.
Unpacking
If possible, take off an extra day or two from work. Having a couple of days to unpack will make the job less overwhelming, and you will return to work a little more refreshed than if you were rushed to unpack. Unpack larger items first, and assemble items you had taken apart for the move. Focus on one room at a time, starting where you feel most comfortable.
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