As you're packing, take a few extra minutes to write a stock 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.
Pack your belongings and essentials individually and intend on keeping these products with you.
Label boxes to make discharging easy.
Put heavy products 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 provided to your door with fast, complimentary shipping.
Use picture boxes and bubble wrap when loading photos and mirrors. Flat-screen TV boxes are also readily available for your large-screen TVs. Usage 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 voids. 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 visit PODS Consumer Care Associate to acquire or rent moving blankets
Usage moving bands (giant elastic band) or shrink wrap to keep the moving blanket in position. These options are a lot easier to get rid of than tape.
Wrap couches, mattresses, and other "soft" furnishings with stretch wrap or plastic bed mattress bags.
Cover home appliances with cardboard or moving blankets.
Usage bed mattress covers to protect your mattress.
Filling Tips
To help prevent mold, mildew, and smells inside the container, think about using moisture absorbers. These can be bought at PODSBoxes.com or your regional home improvement shop.
Do not pack all your heavy products. Distribute the weight of your contents evenly throughout the container. Utilize all readily available area inside the PODS container to pack your possessions. This consists of floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall.
Place heavy products on the bottom, lighter products on the top.
Turn sofas on end.
Mix little items with larger items to fill areas. A comfortably jam-packed container will decrease shifting during transport. Don't save all your boxes for completion.
If you will be keeping your container kept outside your house for more than a couple of weeks, cover products that might be harmed by sunshine.
Usage rope or straps to protect your belongings at regular intervals as you load the PODS container.
In the last section, use a mattress, a large sheet of cardboard, or four extra-large, flattened boxes that are taped together to create a barrier that will keep items 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. When booking your container, locks can be purchased through a PODS Customer Care Associate.