As you're packing, take a few additional minutes to compose an inventory of your items. Be sure to document what goes where if you have more than one container or are using a PODS container in mix with a rental truck.
Load your belongings and essentials individually and plan on keeping these products with you.
Label boxes to make discharging easy.
Put heavy items in smaller sized boxes for simpler lifting. Lightweight products can go in larger boxes.
Load as much as you can into boxes. This will offer greater defense for your valuables and will make loading your PODS container much easier.
Moving materials can be conveniently acquired at PODSBoxes.com and delivered to your door with fast, complimentary shipping.
Use picture boxes and bubble wrap when loading pictures and mirrors. Flat-screen TV boxes are likewise offered for your large-screen TVs. Usage special care when placing these products in the PODS container.
Lamps and other large products can be bubble-wrapped and placed in boxes. Get rid of light bulbs and box lamp shades independently.
Strengthen the bottom of all boxes with tape. Fill each box to its capacity, utilizing packing paper or fillers to remove empty spaces. The leading and sides of each box shouldn't bulge, nor should they collapse when closed.
PREPPING FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
Usage moving blankets to protect furnishings. Go to PODSBoxes.com or call a PODS Client Care Partner to buy or lease moving blankets
Use moving bands (huge elastic band) or shrink wrap to keep the moving blanket in position. These choices are a lot easier to eliminate than tape.
Wrap couches, bed mattress, and other "soft" furniture with stretch wrap or plastic bed mattress bags.
Cover appliances with cardboard or moving blankets.
Usage mattress covers to safeguard your bed mattress.
Packing Tips
To assist prevent mold, mildew, and smells inside the container, consider utilizing moisture absorbers. These can be bought at PODSBoxes.com or your local house enhancement store.
Do not load all your heavy products. Distribute the weight of your contents uniformly throughout the container. Use all offered area inside the PODS container to pack your personal belongings. This includes floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall.
Place heavy products on the bottom, lighter products on the top.
Turn couches on end.
Mix little items with larger products to fill areas. A snugly jam-packed container will reduce moving during transport. Do not save all your boxes for completion.
If you will be keeping your container saved outside your house for more than a couple of weeks, cover items that might be harmed by sunlight.
Use rope or straps to protect your possessions at routine intervals as you pack the PODS container.
In the last area, use a directory mattress, a big sheet of cardboard, or 4 extra-large, flattened boxes that are taped together to create a barrier that will keep items from falling versus the door during transit. This will help avoid the door from jamming.
Protect your PODS container with a lock when it is unattended. When reserving your container, locks can be acquired through a PODS Consumer Care Associate.