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Packing and Preparing

When packing china and other fragile items for a long-distance move, Vincent Fister Inc, recommends using a dish pack. Dish packs are typically sturdier corrugated cartons of double-wall construction made for packing china, glassware and other fragile items less than 18 inches in size.

Packing your linens and bedding is not a complicated task. However, there are a few fundamental things you will need to know to help streamline the process. The key to ensuring your bedding and soft goods arrive clean, safe and ready for use is to plan ahead and make sure you have the right packing materials. 

You may be tempted to toss all of your shoes into the bottom of a box when packing for an upcoming move. This not only puts them at risk for physical damage, but also makes it that much more difficult to unpack when you arrive at your destination. If you have shoe boxes, pack the shoes in the boxes, otherwise some packing paper will protect the shoes from scuffing and other damage. It is a good idea to let shoes air out for a couple of days after wearing before packing them.

Your silverware deserves special care when packing. You’ll want to carefully pack silver to protect precious metals and ensure sharp knives and forks don’t injure movers during handling.