Select a work area and assemble your packing materials. Be sure to have an ample supply of tissue or craft paper, stuffing material, heavy duty packing tape, markers and labels along with a notepad for your inventory list.

Some items, such as large appliances, grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., may require preparation by a third party service. Be sure to arrange for this service ahead of time.

You should transport certain valuable items such as jewelry, coins, stamps and other similar items yourself.

Below is a list of typical household item and tips on best packing methods. Many have video demos to watch. Click on the links below to view them.

• Appliances (small) – with video
• Barbeque— Wrap grates and briquettes separately in newspaper (or place all briquettes in a grocery bag) and place in a box. Pad the box with paper to reduce movement of the contents.

• Bedding – with video
• Books – with video
• Canned Goods and Non-Frozen Items – with video
• China, Cups and Glassware – with video
• Clothing – with video
• Computer and Related equipment – with video
• Dishware – with video
• Dresser Drawers — Careful not to overload. Overloaded drawers can cause damage during the move. Remove valuables and any items that might break or leak. A good tips is to place linens and pillows in dresser drawers to have handy for making up your beds the first night in your new home.
• Drapes and Curtains — Remove rods and hooks. Hang over crossbars in wardrobe boxes or fold and pack in boxes dresser drawers.
• DVD Players / CD Players – with video
• DVDs, CDs, Software Discs, Records – with video
• Flammables and Combustibles — Do Not Pack flammable liquids or aerosol cans. Temperature and pressure changes can cause them to leak or even explode. If packed, these items can cause damage to your shipment or others, you will be held liable.
• Frozen Foods and Plants — Due to the delicate and perishable nature of these items, they should only be transported if the move is less than 150 miles and/or delivery within 24 hours of loading.

  Frozen food should be packed in a cooler with dry ice, not in a freezer.

• Glasses and Stemware – with video
• Home Theater Systems, Plasma and Big-Screen TVs, Surround Sound Systems and Entertainment System Components — Use original packaging if available, or consult the owners manual for specific instruction for your unit. It is recommended to have a professional third party handle the packing of these delicate items.
• Lamps and Lampshades – with video
• Linens — Fold neatly and place in boxes or in dresser drawers. Be sure not to overload the dresser.
• Medicines — Seal all caps with masking tape, then wrap individually with paper. Pack upright in a small box. Check with your pharmacist as some prescription drugs, such as insulin, lose their potency if exposed to heat. It is recommends that you carry all medications with you.
• Memory Foam Mattresses — Special mattress boxes offer extra protection during a move and are available from Urban Rush Movers.

  Whether or not they are boxed, memory foam mattresses should always be packed, transported and stored laying flat. Standing these mattresses on end for more than a few minutes will cause the layers to separate. If boxed, label as “Lay Flat – Memory Foam”.

• Microwave Ovens — Remove glass shelves, carousels and any other loose items from the oven. Wrap the loose items and place in a separate container.

  Tape the door shut in an “X”-pattern to protect the glass.

  If available, use the original manufacturer's box or follow instructions for packing Computer and Related equipment

• Mirrors, Paintings and Pictures – with video

• Pots and Pans – with video
• Rugs — Roll rugs bottom out into a log for transportation. Wrap tape around the rug in several places to prevent it from unwrapping during the move.
• Silverware – with video
• Tools and Lawn Equipment — Drain oil and fuel from power tools.

  Pack hand tools in small, strong boxes. Wrap tools separately and fill gaps with crumpled paper.

• Waterbed Mattresses

1. Drain all water from the waterbed.
2. Grasp the external vinyl lining with the internal baffle system and fold the mattress 20 inches at a time.
3. Consult your owner's manual for special instructions concerning the care and packing of your mattress.
4. Never place your mattress in a box with sharp or pointed objects