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.
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.
