Moving Storage – Do It Right The First Time

You started your business on your kitchen table. When that became too crowded you moved to the den. Now your business is booming and your space has become too small. It is time to move to a separate building. You have furniture, office fixtures and inventory that need to be packed and moved. You worry about how you will pack these things in boxes or suitcases and keep the contents safe. A broken DVD with all your business contacts will not do you any good. Do not stress. Consider purchasing sturdy packing boxes and specialty boxes from moving companies for moving storage .

Your ordinary corrugated box will not hold up well under the stress of moving your belongings. Moving boxes are sturdier and designed to protect your belongings from damages by fitting together in the moving truck. You should get the boxes in the sizes you need. Book boxes for all your business books. Medium and large boxes for equipment and office supplies. There are specialty boxes for your CDs, DVDs, and computer equipment. Your wardrobe, lamp and mirror cartons are also available for specialty needs.

So what types and sizes of boxes are available?

A wide variety of boxes and containers are available to help with your moving storage needs. Each box is designed for a specific type of item. The boxes come in your basic small, medium, and large as well as specialty boxes. There are wardrobe boxes, dish boxes or china barrels, file boxes, computer boxes, picture boxes and gun boxes.

You can store your files and important documents in a document box designed for moving storage . These containers help you keep relevant files in the same box. Along the same lines are the smaller boxes made for packing your DVD and CD and books. They will keep your items from being crushed while being transported by moving storage company.

When packing your books, do not put more than 30 pounds of books in a box. Alternate the bindings with every three or four books to keep the stacks level. For your CD and DVD collections, pad a book box with crumpled packing paper. Wrap a stack of CDs in paper and put in the middle of the box. Fill in around the stack with paper or packing peanuts and mark the box on the label as CDs.

You are better off in the long run to purchase the correct moving storage materials for packing. Choose the right container and bubble wrap or packing peanuts. Use the peanuts and wrap for breakables. Fill the extra space with blankets or crumpled paper to keep the items from shifting while moving. Other supplies you need for a smooth move include felt tip markers, labels, furniture pads and packing tape.

If you have large inventory of products, such as bedding supplies, jumbo boxes are available for your moving storage needs. Your inventory of ornaments or glass items need to be wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in a standard size carton. Be sure not to overstuff the boxes with items. A heavy box is more likely to get dropped.

Use common sense when packing. Heavy items like books or canned food need to be in smaller boxes. Heavier items should also be put into smaller boxes to make them easier to carry. The cartons should have tops that can be closed and sealed with packing tape to prevent damage. Completely fill the carton before sealing. Use generous amounts of peanuts, paper or towels for cushioning.

Plan your pack ahead of time. Set aside one room or area to do all your boxing. Keep all your packing supplies together. Pack items you do not use often first. Start to pack as soon as you know you will be moving. Keep track of your items with an inventory list. Make a list of everything you put in each box. A computer printed list with numbers and space or a spiral notebook works well for this job. Label all boxes with the number from the list, the general contents, room it should go in and if the item is fragile.

There is a wide variety of moving storage boxes available to help you move your business safely and securely. Your inventory list will help you keep track of items that might get damaged or lost during the move. Moving your business should be less stressful with a little planning and using the right containers.

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