As you're loading, take a couple of extra minutes to write an inventory of your products. Be sure to record what goes where if you have more than one container or are using a PODS container in combination with a rental truck.
Load your prized possessions and fundamentals independently and strategy on keeping these items with you.
Label boxes to make unloading simple.
Put heavy items in smaller boxes for much easier lifting. Lightweight items can enter larger boxes.
Pack as much as you can into boxes. This will supply greater protection for your personal belongings and will make packing your PODS container easier.
Moving products can be easily purchased at PODSBoxes.com and provided to your door with quick, free shipping.
When packing images and mirrors, Usage picture boxes and bubble wrap. Flat-screen TELEVISION boxes are also readily available for your large-screen Televisions. Use unique care when positioning these products in the PODS container.
Lights and other large products can be bubble-wrapped and put in boxes. Remove light bulbs and box light shades separately.
Enhance the bottom of all boxes with tape. Fill each box to its capacity, utilizing loading paper or fillers to eliminate empty areas. The top and sides of each box should not bulge, nor ought to they collapse when closed.
PREPPING FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
Usage moving blankets to safeguard furniture. Check out PODSBoxes.com or contact a PODS Consumer Care Associate to acquire or rent moving blankets
Usage moving bands (huge rubber bands) or diminish wrap to keep the moving blanket in position. These alternatives are a lot easier to eliminate than tape.
Wrap sofas, mattresses, and other "soft" furniture with stretch wrap or plastic bed mattress bags.
Cover appliances with cardboard or moving blankets.
Use bed mattress covers to secure your mattress.
Packing Tips
To assist prevent mold, Source mildew, and odors inside the container, consider utilizing moisture absorbers. These can be purchased at PODSBoxes.com or your local house enhancement store.
Disperse the weight of your contents equally throughout the container. Use all available area inside the PODS container to load your personal belongings.
Place heavy items on the bottom, lighter items on the top.
Turn couches on end.
Mix little products with bigger products to fill areas. A snugly packed container will reduce moving throughout transportation. Do not conserve all your boxes for the end.
Cover items that could be damaged by sunlight if you will be keeping your container kept outside your house for more than a couple of weeks.
Use rope or straps to secure your personal belongings at routine periods as you fill the PODS container.
In the last area, utilize a mattress, a large sheet of cardboard, or four extra-large, flattened boxes that are taped together to create a barrier that will keep objects from falling against the door during transit. This will help prevent the door from jamming.
When it is unattended, secure your PODS container with a lock. Locks can be purchased through a PODS Customer Care Associate when booking your container.