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September 27, 2016 By Tibor

How to Pack Fragile Office Items Safely

Packing becomes a real challenge for someone when it comes to fragile office items. Such delicate items test the patience of the individual because they have to be packed with utmost care as they can break due to a slightest mistake. Below are some tips that will prepare and guide you in packing and moving fragile office items safely.

Get Some Wrapping Material

If you plan on moving fragile office items – make sure you have some wrapping and packing material. Such wrapping material includes tissues, packing paper and newsprint. Once you have wrapped a fragile item with some tissue, start wrapping it in newsprint that will provide added safety to the item. When it is time to place the item in a box, make sure that the surface is soft. You can do this by adding foam to the box which will help to ensure that the item does not break or get damaged due to minor bumps while being moved.

Glass Items

Glass items such as mirrors tend to break easily. Such items should not be wrapped with tissue and paper but rather with some padded material, for better protection.

Take Advice from the Office Moving Company

There are many office moving companies that help customers in packing fragile items with special packing techniques and materials. It would not hurt to take their advice in this situation since your main aim is to pack with efficiency while avoiding damage. Such office moving companies make use of quality packing materials and make sure that maximum protection is provided to fragile office items.

There are countless other considerations to be aware of when relocating offices. For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

September 16, 2016 By Tibor

How to Label Boxes while Packing for Office Moving

Packing the items in boxes is just one aspect of office moving. It is also important to label those boxes so that you can identify them easily while unpacking.

During packing a person should always take into account the hassle that will occur when unpacking will be done. Following are some tips that will help you in remaining organized and will explain how to label the boxes to make unpacking convenient.

Label on all sides

Apart from the bottom side you should make sure that you label the boxes on all sides including the top. This will only make unpacking easier for you since you would not have to rotate the boxes in order to identify them.

The labeling system depends on your personal preference but ideally it is preferred that you label the boxes based on the location for instance ‘Boardroom’ and ‘Kitchen’.

Use colors

Using different colored markers is not a requirement but it should help you in organizing your office items efficiently. For instance, you can use black marker to label the room on the box and a red marker to label the items that are in the box or carton. It is obvious that kitchen would have to be packed in multiple boxes and using a different color to label items present in the box will be helpful while unpacking.

Prioritize

There will be some boxes that will have to be prioritized. First of all you will have to pack a box with items that will be required immediately such as toiletries, cleaning material and other items of high importance. Make sure that you label such boxes with a different color so that you can identify them with ease.

Cautions

Cautions and warnings are very important in the labeling process. There are going to be fragile items in the boxes and it is your responsibility to mark such boxes with a note that says ‘Handle with Care’ or ‘Caution: Fragile Items inside’. These labels will give the movers and you a reminder to handle them with care to avoid unnecessary losses and breakages.

September 9, 2016 By Tibor

Tips for Packing Boxes during Office Moving

When packing boxes for office moving it is important to follow a correct procedure.

An appropriately packed box is the only thing that protects the items that are being moved and it helps in minimizing damages that can occur during moving. Below are some of the tips that will help you in packing a box in the right manner.

Use some tape on the bottom

If you are using a carton then there is a possibility that the base of the box is open or weak. Boxes are not so strong from the bottom and if you intend to fill in some heavy items in the boxes then make sure you tape the bottom of the box in order to add some strength there. If the base of the box is strong it will keep the box from tearing apart due to the weight that is inside it.

Follow an order

While packing a box you should always follow an order. Make sure that you pack in the heaviest items first and work your way up by adding light weight items on the top. It is important to follow this order for couple of reasons.

If the heavy items are packed on the base, it will ensure that the lightweight items do not break because under the heavy ones. Moreover, this order will also give more stability to the box and will help in loading and unloading.

Bubble wrap and foam

When you pack a box you will often notice that there is empty space left in the box. If you do not fill those empty spaces before packing the box with a tape, the items in the box will keep moving and shift places while moving that may result in breakages and damages.

Filling in some foam or bubble wrap will fix the items in place and also make the box more stable.

September 2, 2016 By Tibor

Supplies Required for Packing Office Items

Once you have made a packing list that contains the names of office items that would be moved, it is time to purchase the packing supplies that are required to pack the items.

Such packing supplies can be easily purchased from a local retailer, a supermarket or even a store that sells office supplies. Make sure that you compare prices between a few stores to get the best deal. The following are some of the packing supplies that will be required for packing before office moving:

Boxes and Cartons

You do not need to purchase boxes separately if the grocery stores and retailers located near your office are kind enough, they will always provide some boxes and cartons. Just make sure you notify them a week before you will need the boxes so that they start collecting the boxes and keep them aside for you. It would be better if you tell the stores how many boxes you will need as well.

Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap is an important supply for moving. It is always fun to play with bubble wrap but while packing your stuff it will be quite crucial since it protects the fragile items from breaking. Hundred feet of bubble wrap is ideal for moving but you should still make a rough estimate about your requirement. It will be used to wrap electronic items and some fragile items.

Marker and Tape

A permanent marker will be used to mark all the boxes and cartons. It will only help in better identification of the boxes. Use the marker to mark boxes with fragile items as well and write notes on them. This will alert the movers to take more care when handling them.

Foam

These are little soft pieces that fill up empty spaces in the boxes. It is ideal to fill foam in boxes that contain fragile items so that such items do not bang into each other and result in breakage.

August 19, 2016 By Tibor

Effective Communication with the Office Moving Company

If you are taking help from a moving company in relocating your business, you should first of all ensure the effective communication with that company. Here are some tips to help you in that process.

Make sure that your office moving company has your updated contact details. Such contact details should include your business address, phone number and even email address.
Make sure that the sale representatives of your office moving company convey the pricing of the moving services to you. The sales representatives should not only convey the pricing but should also give you some recommendations in preparing for your office move.
Once you have accepted to have services from an office moving company, the company will start sending you some resources that will be essential for moving. There are some companies that offer their clients the luxury of having a personal moving coordinator. If you are lucky enough to have a moving coordinator then most of your problems will be solved smoothly as such coordinators are great with management and logistics.
Once your office has been packed, all the packed items will be loaded on a van or a moving truck and from there on the van operator will be responsible for the move since he is the one who will be driving your items to the new location. It is important to have his contact details so you can track where exactly your items are and what the progress is.
After your office move is completed, it is important to update the moving company with your new office contact details in case there are other items left to be delivered to your new office.

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