- Irons and other appliances that contain fluid should
be emptied and dried before you move.
- Un-plumb and drain washing machines
and dishwashers a day or two before you move.
Your removal company should be able to
do this for you.
- Use up any food in the fridge or freezer during the
weeks before your move, then defrost and drain
fridges and freezers a day or two before you move.
- Disconnect gas and electric cookers and replace
fittings with proper plugs and caps. Your removal
company should be able to do this for you.
- Plates should be packed one on top of the other
with a sheet of packing paper between each. Place
them in the corners of the box with the largest at the
bottom and work upwards. Wrap smaller breakables
such as cups, mugs and bowls and place them in
the centre of the box.
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Cutlery should be wrapped in small bundles
with packing paper, all sharp knives facing
the same way.
Jugs, teapots and items with handles should have
extra padding and be packed upright. |
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