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Packing

Packing Services and Tips

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Our packing services ensure a full-service move experience for our valued residential and commercial moving customers. By letting the experts at Lawton Moving & Storage pack your valuables, you can rest assured your goods will be transported securely and arrive at your new location damage-free. 

Our expert staff packs your goods in the safest way with the best protective measures and highest-quality packing materials. Fill out our form and get a FREE quote!
Packing tips

Some of the Packing Tips That Are Recommended

While Lawton Moving & Storage offers a full-service pack and carries a full line of packing materials if you plan on doing your own packing, here are some helpful hints to ensure your valuables the safest trip possible.
    • Start early. Packing takes time. Pack carefully. You do not want to be rushed
    • If you are supplying your own materials, be sure to use cartons possessing at least 200 lbs of "burst strength" (this should be noted on each carton)
    • Use lots of protective wrapping materials. This is the least expensive part of the move and can save your valuables from damage
    • Do not overload boxes — it can damage contents
    • Close carton tops securely. Use packing tape or heavy masking tape
    • Mark each carton clearly. Note contents and room designation
  • Clothing
    • Ask for special hanging wardrobe cartons. These will save lots of ironing later. Otherwise, fold and pack clothes in boxes, cartons, chests or dresser drawers
  • Dishes and glassware
    • Lawton Moving & Storage's dish barrels are specially designed to carry your valuable China and bric-a-brac. Line bottom of barrels with paper. Place well wrapped, heavy items on the bottom
    • Plates, platters, and bowls should be placed on their edge. Add more cushioning paper and place fragile, smaller items on the top then seal the carton
    • Wrap glasses and stemware individually. Place them bottoms up and use plenty of protective paper to cushion their move
  • Kitchen items and foodstuff
    • First, clean your appliances. Wrap them and put them in boxes with other utensils, pots, and pans
    • Put canned goods in small, sturdy cartons. Tape shut all food containers (cereal, sugar, flour, etc.) and wrap them
    • DO NOT PACK PERISHABLES, FLAMMABLES, OR AEROSOLS
  • Painting and mirrors
    • Smaller ones can be crated or packed with bedding, blankets, and towels. Let Lawton Moving & Storage crate large items
  • Books and records
    • Pack in small cartons or boxes. Limit each carton to 50 lbs
  • Special items
    • Lampshades - Wrap each in a clean paper (avoid newsprint which can rub off and soil). Do not stuff several into one box. Box each separately
    • Refrigerators - Defrost and dry thoroughly. Wrap glass trays and containers like any other breakable
    • TV and stereos - Some require servicing by professionals
    • Jewelry and valuables - Do not pack them. Keep them with you
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