Moving Boxes and More – McWhites Prescott Valley, AZ

Packing can be a tedious, time-consuming chore that takes skill and the right materials to prepare household articles for your move. McWhite’s North American Moving and Storage recommends that you have our professionals pack for you. We’re trained in proper procedures, have the right materials, and can do it in about a quarter of the time.

We strongly recommend that we crate or pack and prepare these items for shipment: marble, glass tabletops, heavy wall ornaments and mirrors 40″ x 60″ or larger, pool tables, high value paintings, some delicate, small furniture pieces, antiques, bulky, fragile items like large trophies, statuary and chandeliers.

If you decide to do the packing yourself, we want to help all we can.

Below is a list of the Top 8 hints for “Packing Like a ProMover”

1. Purchase the Moving Boxes and packing materials you’ll need from McWhite’s North American Moving and Storage. We can help you choose the sizes and types of materials you’ll need. Our  Moving Boxes are specifically designed for packing household goods.

2. Wrap fragile articles the way professionals do; use two layers of unprinted newspaper per glass, dish, figurine, etc. Wrap firmly, but loosely enough, to provide a cushioning effect.

3. Don’t overcrowd boxes. 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.

4. Pack glasses standing on end, upside down and not on their sides. Stack dishes on edge and fill empty spaces with wadded unprinted newspaper. Before packing the dish pack box, layer the bottom of the carton with crumpled unprinted newspaper.

5. Pack lampshades, mirrors, pictures, etc. in special moving boxes designed for them. Ask your McWhite’s North American Moving and Storage representative for guidance.

6. Tape moving boxes across tops and edges. Seal every opening tightly.

7. Pack your belongings room by room to make unpacking easier. Label each box with your name, McWhite’s North American Moving and Storage contract number, the room the box goes to, and a brief description of the contents. Mark items you’ll need right away once you move with “Unpack First,” and mark fragile items with “Fragile.”

8. Dont pack paints, turpentine, pressurized cans and corrosive items like bleach or any flammables. Properly dispose of or give away anthing that could cause a fire or damage.