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WASHING:
Remember to collect any items sent to the laundry or dry cleaners. Fix a day – before the washing machine is unplumbed – for your last pre-move washing session. It will be a pleasure on arrival not to have to worry about a great pile of dirty clothes.


PACKING KITCHEN APPLIANCES
If any of these require professional re-connection or plumbing, arrange for the appropriate electrician, plumber or fitter to call on moving day or the day before and again on delivery.


FREEZERS
Despite their size, freezers are delicate machines, which should be prepared for removal with care. If possible, start to run-down the contents some time before your interstate backload service. We advise that you never move a freezer when full: it is quite easy to damage the frame or interior when moving, and there is always the risk that defrosting will occur on a long journey. If you haven’t been able to consume the contents and if you can’t face giving the foods away to neighbors, then GTS can often move freezers with food in them, but at your own risk in respect of both the freezer and its contents. What can be done depends on the size, how full it is, the access at each end and how far you are moving.

ELECTRICAL & GAS APPLIANCES
Where necessary have them prepared for removal by qualified service agents. You may need to disconnect stoves or heaters, bolt down refrigerator motors or washing machine drums, take down electrical fittings (wall heaters, electrical clocks, etc.) that are wired to the mains or get the TV aerial down from the roof.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Technically, they are defined as items fixed to the wall, ceiling or floor, but some things such as TV aerials, clothes driers and night storage heaters may not fall into this category. It’s best to make all these doubtful items the subject of a formal agreement between vendor and purchaser. It is also worthwhile including items such as fitted kitchens in the agreement. It is wise to obtain from the vendor a full written list of what will be left: curtain rails, pelmets, fixed lighting, fireplace fittings, wall cupboards, mirrors, etc. It may be advisable to confirm with your solicitor on any items you agreed to buy from the vendor. Similarly, if you are selling, make clear at an early stage what you intend to take with you.

PRE-MOVE IN RENOVATIONS
If you are laying fitted carpet, painting or sealing the floors in the new house, this is best done before the move. If you have rugs, curtains, chair covers, etc., it’s a good idea to have these cleaned and/or altered – in advance.


PERSONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
If you’re moving interstate, decide now whether you are going to need overnight hotel accommodation en-route and/or for a day or two at the other end, before you actually move in yourself.


VEHICLES
If you’re driving interstate, consider getting the car serviced now. Before the move, inspect the car and perform routine maintenance checks with extra thoroughness. If you are going to pack a heavy load, increase the tyre pressures as advised in the Owner’s Handbook. If you are using a roof rack, check what weight you can safely carry.

PACKING
If you have opted to do any of the packing, start as soon as it’s convenient and record the contents on the outside of each container.


Things to do Prior to your furniture Removal

* Consider a Garage Sale! It's a great way to boost the bank balance and get rid of anything that you have not used recently.
* Defrost your refrigerator and freezer about 12 hours prior to moving and make sure you drain all the water.
* Disconnect stereo and computer equipment. Remember to remove any cd's and dvd's prior to transportation.
* Valuable Items - Please keep all cash, banknotes, jewellery, securities, stamp or other collections or documents of value with you during your removal.
* Confirm Settlement/Moving In Time - and advise our office if there are any changes to ensure your day runs smoothly.

Packing Tips

* Write the destination room and the contents of the boxes on the side and top of the boxes, this makes it easier to locate goods when the boxes are stacked. EG. Kitchen - Dinner Set. Please ensure all of your cartons are adequately sealed.
* Wrap china in white butcher's paper. Don't use newspaper as it can permanently stain.
* Individually wrap every china item and bunch paper at the bottom, sides and the top of the carton to act as a cushion. Place plates on their edge and glasses on their rim, stem upwards, with the heavier items on the bottom.
* Evenly distribute weight within your boxes and ensure they can be lifted by one man.


Remember to advise the following companies of your move:
* Australia Post (organise redirection)
* Electricity / Gas (organise disconnection and reconnection)
* Australian Taxation Office
* Australian Electoral Commission
* Roads & Traffic Authority
* School / Childcare Facility
* Insurance Companies (home, car etc)
* Doctor
* Dentist
* Health Insurance
* Bank / Building Society
* AGC Creditline or any other loan accounts

Packing your small items into boxes designed to be weight capacity efficient and easily stackable will (in most cases) substantially shorten the moving time, thereby reducing your moving time and cost. Our materials are designed to both protect and ensure an efficient move. Using cartons of the same size allows the furniture removalists to build level tiers within the load ensuring the available space in the truck is used most efficiently. Avoid open top cartons as they cannot have anything safely stacked on top of them.

PRE-PACKING
The most common packing mistake is to under estimate the Pre-Packing task. It is time consuming and should be started well before the moving date and completed the day before the move. Well packed cartons will help ensure your move is free of breakage's. All items should be packed to ensure optimum safety, some fragile or valuable items require special treatment.

Newspaper ink may stain items wrapped in it. Use plain white packing paper to wrap items, Use crushed newspaper as a cushioning material on the bottom, sides and top of the carton and as a cushioning layer between the items wrapped in plain paper.

Don’t fill large cartons with books or heavy items – they will take longer to move. Special book/wine cartons are best for packing books.

Keep breakables to the minimum number of cartons and mark them clearly eg. ‘glassware’

Use ‘Bubble Wrap’ on large vases, bowls etc

Stems of long-stemmed glasses and other long stemware should be reinforced, prior to wrapping in paper, by crushed white paper. Never lay stemware flat in cartons; always pack with drinking edge down.

Some articles are highly susceptible to damage because of their shape, eg.: figurines, glass or china ornaments, statues, and filigree or lattice work china. Articles such as these, with delicate spikes, protrusions etc. must be reinforced. Wrap with paper wadding or other suitable protection before wrapping in paper. These articles must be placed in the carton upright, i.e. as they stand on their base.

Silver, bronze and pewter tarnish when their surfaces come in direct contact with paper. To counter this, each item should be completely wrapped with acid free tissue paper before being wrapped in paper. Each item is to be completely wrapped in at least two sheets of paper before being placed in cartons.

Open liquor bottles: Tape around the broken seal on the bottle cap and pack in an upright position to prevent leakage.

Wine bottles should be laid on their sides (to prevent their corks drying out), with crushed newspaper separating them.

BUNDLES

Wrapping items into bundles

Place one item on top of 2 or 3 sheets of paper;

Place a sheet of paper on top of the item;

Place second item on top of sheet of paper;

Repeat this process until the items form a stack up to about 6 inches high

Wrap the stack into a bundle using several sheets of paper as an outer wrap.

No more than six items separated by packing paper should be packed per bundle.

Crockery and china such as plates, bowls, dishes, etc can be packed 4 to 6 per bundle and placed in carton on their edge.

Wrap drinking glasses in bundles of two. Use two sheets of paper per bundle. Place in carton, drinking edge down.

Bundles should be placed on edge in cartons; however, the top tier can be formed by laying flat bundles.

Items that should be wrapped in bundles include plates, bowls, books, video cassettes, CDs, records,

Packing Items / Bundles into Cartons

Line bottom of carton with crushed newspaper or other approved cushioning material pressed down firmly and evenly to a depth of about 5 centimetres.

Place layer of crushed newspaper to a depth of about 5 centimetres between each layer of articles packed in carton.

Fill empty spaces on sides of cartons with crushed newspaper.

Fill in empty space between top tier and lid of carton with crushed newspaper to a depth of at least 5 centimetres.

Stow heaviest items on the bottom of carton and lightest on top.

Pack bundles firmly together to prevent movement, but do not "bow" sides or tops of cartons.

Stow all bundles in carton on their edge.

Cross tape the bottom of the carton, tape the top shut as well.

Mark on the carton clearly, the room from which the contents came or will be placed in upon delivery.

Special Packing Requirements.
Lids of saucepans, teapots etc., can be wrapped together with main items, provided lids are inverted to prevent damage to knobs. Saucepans and canisters can be 'telescoped' inside each other, provided sheets of paper are placed between and around each item to prevent scratching or other damage. Their lids can be packed into a separate, 'telescoped' bundle with a sheet of paper placed between each lid.

Cutlery can be wrapped in the bundles in which it is kept in drawers. Everyday cutlery can be wrapped in bundles using plain paper. Silverware should be wrapped in acid free tissue paper first.

Fragile toys such as electric train sets, models, electronic games etc. should be wrapped in paper, placed in cartons and covered with adequate cushioning material

Shoes, pillows, etc can be placed on the bottom of the port-a-robes beneath the garments hanging on the bar.

Paintings, Pictures, Wall Mirrors, Plaques etc.; Similar sized items can be bundled face to face. Each item should be separately wrapped in at least two sheets of paper especially if wrapping again in bubble wrap which can leave small circular marks on the glass in hot conditions. While cushioning material is not used when preparing bundles, a bed of approved cushioning material must be placed between each bundle when placing bundles in cartons. In effect, bundles float in cushioning material. Items that are too large for cartons, can be suitably wrapped in cardboard after being wrapped in paper. Such items that are valuable should be packed into specialized mirror / picture cartons.

LAMPSHADES

Lampshades should not be placed in cartons with other items. Avoid handling a lampshade's fabric.

Place a layer of properly crushed paper or other approved cushioning material compressed to 5 centimetres in the bottom of the carton.

Place lampshade inside carton in an upright position (as it normally stands when in use). Drape lampshade with two or three sheets of paper. Gently press properly crushed paper between lampshade and sides of carton to prevent sideways movement. Fill space between top of lampshade and carton with crushed newspaper to prevent upwards movement.

'Telescoping' may be done when there are multiple lampshades and their sizes are suited to this type of packing. Lampshades can be kept apart by placing a bed of crumpled paper underneath the rim of the larger one. This 'bed' should be deep enough to raise the frame of the larger lampshade above the top of the smaller one.

Electrical Appliances.
Pack items into their original cartons and using the original materials (if available and in good condition). Otherwise, pack into standard cartons (unless individual components are too large), A sheet of plain paper should be placed between the item and any crushed newspaper to prevent staining.

General Tips to save you time and money when moving.

KEEP THE NUMBER OF ITEMS TO A MINIMUM: Every trip to the truck takes time. Tape brooms, mops etc in bundles and leave drawers in dressers etc.

DISMANTLE Beds, cots, swing sets, trampolines, and those items of furniture designed to be dismantled for moving, remove mirrors off dressers. Do this before the removalists arrive to save time. Keep all screws and bolts in bags and remember where you put them. Remove unfixed shelves from wall units, entertainment units and desks. Disconnect cable connections between stereos, televisions and videos. Disconnect the washing machine hoses, and place in the bowl. Place the rubber seals and mesh filters from the hoses in a plastic bag and put in the bowl. Remove cushions from lounges

Try and use the proper "moving" cartons. It will make your task easier, your items will be safer and your move will be completed quicker. Using the same size boxes allows the removalist to build stacks of boxes to the same level and makes loading faster.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE: Check to ensure that the PVC pipes on outdoor furniture do not contain water, remove table legs where possible and stack chairs together.

POT PLANTS: Do not water them for a few days prior to the move. Spray for ants around and under the pot the day before moving.

WATER BEDS: Siphon out the water the day before the move. Some local waterbed retailers offer an emptying service for a small fee. If your bed has baffles, carefully fold the mattress. If the bed has a timber frame, you may only need to loosen the screws to disassemble.

WHAT TO EMPTY: Many larger furniture items may have to be tipped to one side, or even upside down, so wardrobe and desk drawers must be emptied. Chests of drawers need only the spillable or breakable items and any heavy items removed. Light clothing may remain. As a rule furniture with doors should be emptied.

DO NOT STACK: Stacking all the furniture in one place ready for the removalists is not always a good way to save on time or money. The removalists have to be able to get to the heavier items first to provide the foundation on which to stack the lighter items. People normally stack their furniture this way as well, so the removalists will have to “unstack” your lighter furniture before they can get the heavy items. If you wish to stack some things, ensure the larger items are toward the front so the removalists can load these first.

VERY HEAVY ITEMS: Pianos, pool tables, spas, marble etc. Where possible leave them to the removalists. When booking, please let us know about these heavy items. If you have to move it yourself, do not attempt with less than four able persons and always carry slate pool table and marble table tops on their edge as their own weight unsupported can crack the table top across the middle.

Dangerous Goods: Such as partially full BBQ gas cylinders, fuel tins, and fuel in mowers, lawn trimmers, chainsaws and motorbikes cannot be transported. They may cause fire or an explosion if the vehicle is involved in an accident. These items must be emptied before being transported or placed in storage.

COMPUTER / STEREO components unplug cables, cords, leads, adapters etc. and bundle them. If such items remain attached to the equipment, they should be taped.

CARPETS should be rolled firmly pattern-in, not folded or crushed.

FLOOR PLANS:
It is well worth planning in advance where you want to put your furniture in your new home. This can save much frustration on moving day. You may wish to draw up a floor plan of your new home and, using appropriately scaled pieces of paper, make sure that your furniture fits where you would like it to go. This can be important in the kitchen, where the spaces left for appliances never seem standardized. If you draw up furniture plans before the move, give copies to your furniture Removalist.

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