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There are just a few days left and you are preparing to move to your new place. As you take a moment to glance around your home, your mind begins to recall the memories you made in the place. You don’t want to leave scratches or damages as you make your departure. How do you prepare?

As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

It’s a good idea to prepare ahead of time to avoid damages during your move.

Professional movers have seen unnecessary damages to furniture due to unsupervised moves by the homeowners. You don’t want to compromise your plasma TV or your most valuable appliances. Scuffs to your belongings will greatly leave a mark and surely disrupt your mind. No one wants those unfortunates to happen – here are a few tips movers use to have a safe and damage-free move.

The Preventive Measures:

1. Precautionary Measures with Breakables

To ensure your most delicate items arrive in your new home the same way they left, make use of the proper supplies. Start by wrapping breakables in plenty of paper or bubble wrap. Consider using a double-wall dish box and dish partition kit to ensure dishes stay properly positioned during the move. Make sure to remove bulbs before packing lamps and consider using a specially designed lamp box for expensive fixtures.

2. Construct and Pack Boxes Better

Boxes are not equally made. (Wrightway Movers can supply special moving grade boxes). Without a strong and properly constructed box, all your items could end up in the trash. Try to pack boxes with plenty of quality packing tape to avoid broken boxes and extra work. Tape the center seam twice and tape once along the bottom edges where the flaps fold in. The tape should extend four to six inches up the side of the box. To avoid overpacking boxes, it’s best to pack heavy items in smaller boxes and lighter items in larger boxes.

3. Secure your Furniture well

Moving day presents plenty of opportunities to ding your new washing machine or put dirt all over your white mattress. Sheathe your expensive furniture with blankets and pads to shield against scratches, scuffs, and dents. To ensure they stay put during transport, consider putting stretch-wrap around the blankets, or use pre-shaped furniture protectors for a perfect fit around loveseats, refrigerators, and more.

4. Be Aware of Your Load and Save your Cargo

Make sure that you load your boxes and furniture safely and smartly. This means loading larger and heavier items first to avoid crushing. Despite the distance you’re relocating, you’re probably going to run into some bumps, potholes, and sudden stops. Secure any items that could shift around or blow away with bungee cords or tie-down straps.

 

Moving to your new place can be a special day – so don’t let any mishaps hinder the moment. Follow the above steps when packing your belongings, or hire a professional moving company. Wrightway Movers doesn’t just aim to provide a quality and responsive business; we make sure that all your belongings are in safe hands.

Around the clock, the moving industry is busy at work. Around 40 million people in America move their homes annually, according to the most recent census. And as time has gone on, tools for shipping and carrying goods have developed.

History of Moving

Packing materials also have humble origins, some of which can be found growing in your backyard. Empress tree seed pods were used as the first “packing peanuts,” and a grass resembling bamboo called Japanese stiltgrass was used to stuff and line crates packed with porcelain. While no longer used in the western world, the legacy of these two plants exists in many parts of the world; Empress Tree and Japanese stiltgrass have taken root in many locations where they did not originate.

Packing and Moving in Today’s World

The quality of storage units has improved alongside technological developments. Climate controlled storage facilities offer a consumer the capacity to store anything easily affected by temperature fluctuation. Indeed, as humans have moved worldwide, the moving industry has developed. Packing and Moving may seem like an unskilled profession, but the time and effort has proved that practice makes perfect. From specialty boxes, pads, packing materials, and dollies, all of our tools evolved from humble beginnings.

Like a colony of ants working busily, the moving industry has become a part of the natural world of human life. People will always need to move house and home, and businesses must move their product to the people who need them. For almost everything in the world, packers and movers can process and make ready what is needed to transition from place to place.

Hope you enjoyed that glimpse into the history of Moving.

Call today for a Free Moving Quote or to schedule our Packing Service for your next move. Keep in mind—Packers are a specialist crew and must be scheduled separately from the moving crew, prior to your moving time. Just let us know!

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No matter how you look at it, moving to a new home is a huge amount of work. To make your transition easier, hiring a moving company that offers both movers and packers can be the answer—just ask anyone who has tried a major move on their own. It can be a tremendous undertaking.

Professional movers and packers step in to get the job done before you become overwhelmed. Packing it all yourself can often take weeks, or even months to accomplish, whereas the professionals can get the job done for you in just a short time span-usually just a few days. They will wrap and pack everything you own, right down to the most delicate items if you desire. There may be certain items you want to move yourself, but even these things can be skillfully wrapped for you by the packers you hire.

It might make sense to hire professional movers and packers if you when relocating. Not only is this one less thing for you to think about, it also gives you time to do everything else that needs to be done before the move. You will likely be extremely busy, and probably still working your full-time job. Imagine heading in to work every day knowing that you have a long night of sorting, wrapping, and packing ahead of you. Consider hiring professional movers and packers that you can depend on to get it done in the shortest amount of time, and done right.

Do some research as to what company you should hire by reading reviews from former customers. Remember, you are paying this business to transport your whole household to another location and you want it to arrive in the same shape it was when it left your house. The movers and packers who are handling your personal stuff should be attentive to detail when wrapping everything so it is protected from damage during the trip. You want experienced packers that specialize in packing.

You may be able to save a little money by buying packing supplies yourself, but it is often worth it to have the moving company supply everything you need. The price you pay overall is going to depend on the size of the household you are moving, and the distance to your new location. If you have items that are odd-sized or unwieldy, fragile, or sentimentally valuable and are going to be hard for you to wrap, let the professional movers and packers deal with it. This is what they are trained and paid to do. The peace of mind you will have that comes from knowing your belongings are safe and secure will far outweigh what it costs to hire professionals.

Anyone who has moved before knows just how stressful it can be to move into a new home. However, there are a number of things you can do to reduce the strain that a move puts on you and instead make it a more enjoyable experience. Check out some of the tips below for ways to make things a bit easier on yourself.

Get Organized – Moving almost always results in more work than anticipated. While at the time you may have thought that 2 weeks would be enough chances are you will probably wish you had more time. If possible, try planning ahead to give yourself at least 8 weeks to perform the move. This will allow you to move everything gradually and at the same time give you an opportunity to clear out any junk that you don’t need, which brings us to the next point.

De-clutter – Before you start moving, look at reducing the amount of clutter in your home. This is a great opportunity to take inventory of everything in your home and determine what items you can throw out or even sell. Being able to let go of some items for cash will help offset some of the cost of the move and make things a lot simpler for you. Don’t spend time packing and shuttling things that you will only sell 3 months after the move. Psychologically, getting rid of a lot of your older junk will help clear your mind and give you that fresh-start feel in your new home.

Reach out for Assistance – Chances all of your friends and family members have moved at some point in their lives and know just how difficult and stressful it can be. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them for some assistance – whether that means shuttling a few boxes over to the new home or coming over to help pack – every bit helps. Most of them will probably be happy to help you and may even take some of the junk off your hands that you are looking to get rid of.

Have a Backup Plan – Before you begin the move, have a list of things in mind that potentially could go wrong with the move and a backup plan for how to deal with them. Make a to do list with handy phone numbers for everyone that needs to be contacted. Having an online account with the Postal Service can also help with address changes and forwarding. Having a back-up plan you are ready to implement will reduce the stress involved.

Need more help? Have our packers help! Be sure to schedule them in advance of your move date. Our specialty crew will arrive a few days prior and have your household organized and ready for the movers arrival. We have a crew that specializes only in packing.

 

 

 

More people are becoming ecologically conscious these days and for those of you that haven’t quite taken the plunge, you may be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to move green. Here are some real time saving suggestions on how to clean green during your move.

Cleaning supplies

Consider all the cleaning products that the commercials tell us are “necessary” to clean with ease. Many of these don’t even work as well as the non-toxic alternatives. For instance simple white vinegar (which is very cheap to boot) is used for a number of tasks from cleaning windows to taking the pet accident smells from a carpet to cleaning a grimy oven (when combined with baking soda). There are countless uses and you won’t be poisoning yourself in the process! That is only one of the many benefits to moving green.

Here is a checklist to help you cover all your bases:

Cleaning supplies you will need for your green move:

~Rubber gloves

~Cleaning rags (these can be old clothes cut up into various sizes)

~Sponges (with one side that is a scrubber)

~Two or three old toothbrushes

~Scrub brush

~ Sponges (several)

~Mop

~ Broom and dustpan

~Vacuum cleaner

~White vinegar

~Baking soda

~Ammonia

~Spray bottles (At least two. One for the vinegar solution and one for baking soda solution)

~Buckets (One for cleaning, one for rinsing)

~ A box or two labeled “Do not move” (For your cleaning supplies)

Things to prepare for your green move:

~Window cleaner:

In a spray bottle or a bucket mix equal parts white vinegar and warm water. This mixture is better than most commercial chemical solutions and will leave you with gleaming windows without the usual streaks. Dry with a soft clean cloth or newspaper.

~Woodwork washing solution:

You will make washing walls, woodwork and even venetian blinds a breeze by using a mixture of 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 cup ammonia, ¼ cup baking soda and 1gallon of warm water. Wipe this solution onto the walls or the blinds with a rag or a sponge. You’ll be amazed how easily the dirt and the grime comes away when you rinse with clear water. It will not dull the finish of the painted walls nor leave any streaks.

~ For no wax floors:

To wash no wax floors in your green move, add ½ cup white distilled vinegar to a half gallon warm water.

~For carpet stain removal:

Mix 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent with one teaspoon of white distilled vinegar into a pint of warm water to remove non oily stains from your carpet. Apply it to the stain with a towel or a soft brush and rub gently. Rinse with a moistened towel (using water) and blot dry. Repeat until stain is gone. Use a hair dryer to dry. (Of course this is best done as soon as the stain occurs))

~To clean the refrigerator:

Use a solution of equal parts white distilled vinegar with warm water.

~Cleaning stainless steel appliances:

To avoid streaks use straight vinegar on a soft cloth. But try it on an inconspicuous area beforehand as a test.

~Bathtub film:

This can be removed by wiping or spraying white vinegar onto the surface of the sink and then using baking soda. (most likely where they originally got the idea of “scrubbing bubbles”) Rinse with clear water.

~Shower doors:

Rub down the shower doors with a scrubber sponge soaked in white vinegar. This will remove scale, scum and any soap residue.

~Toilet bowl cleaner:

You can remove any stubborn stains from your toilet bowl and still keep to your moving green program. Just use straight white distilled vinegar and scrub vigorously. (It’s a good idea to add 3 cups of the vinegar and allow it to soak in the bowl for at least a half an hour. Scrub and flush This has the added benefit of deodorizing the toilet.)

~Unclog the showerhead from mineral buildup:

Remove the showerhead and soak in pure white distilled vinegar overnight. Alternatively, you may soak a towel in vinegar and wrap the showerhead or faucet with it. You will find that even the thick deposits will come away with a little coaxing from an implement. Just be careful not to scratch.

~Deodorizing pet accidents:

Check the color fastness of the carpet by testing in an inconspicuous place first. (You may also use a dilution of half water and half vinegar if you aren’t sure.) Sprinkle or spray white distilled vinegar over the accident. Wait a few minutes and blot with a sponge or rag from the center outward. Blot up with a dry cloth. If this is an old accident you may need to repeat the procedure. You may only need to deodorize the rug by sprinkling baking soda on the carpet for at least fifteen minutes before vacuuming. (Don’t do this before you dust, though!)

~ For cleaning ovens:

You’ll be delighted at the ease of cleaning an oven without the toxic fumes usually associated with the task. Moving green has the answer!

1) First remove any racks or thermometers, etc.

2)Then simply measure out 1/2 cup of baking soda and add two or three tablespoons of water. This will be the consistency of a paste. Adjust the ratio until you have a spreadable paste.

3) Coat the oven, staying clear of the heating elements. (Use gloves as this part can be pretty grimy. That way you’ll be more likely to really give it a good thick coat) It will probably turn brown as you do this, but that is normal.

4) Let it sit overnight or at least 12 hours.

5) Meanwhile clean your racks

6) Wipe out the oven. After the 12 hours using a damp dishcloth or rag, wipe out as much of the soda paste as you can. You may use a silicone or plastic spatula to get the thicker residue out.

7) Spray vinegar everywhere in the oven that you still see the soda residue. The vinegar will react to the baking soda and will foam up loosening more of the grime.

8) Do a final wipe down removing the remaining foamy grease, vinegar and soda mixture. You may need to rinse you cloth out several times with more vinegar water as needed. Repeat until all the residue is gone and you have a clean, shiny oven!

 

So now you can claim the title of a green mover! (And the earth will thank you.)