APPLIANCES

• Clean and dry them thoroughly first
• Keep the door ajar on refrigerators and freezers
• Consider storing cartons and boxes inside or on top

METAL ITEMS, BICYCLES, LAWN TOOLS

• Wipe metal surfaces with machine oil to retard rust
• Drain all oil and gas from equipment

BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS

• Stack books flat to protect the spines
• Use pallets to keep them off the floor

CLOTHING and LINENS

• Clean all items first if practical
• Clothes store best on hangers
• Fold linens and other clothing carefully
• Store in cedar chests if possible or dresser drawers

DISHES and GLASSWARE

• Use extra padding in boxes with glassware
• Wrap glass items individually
• Store the glasses at the top of the carton
• Stand cups, bowls, plates and saucers up on edge

FURNITURE

• Place items on pallets or cardboard mats
• Stand sofas and mattresses on end
• Disassemble beds and tables and wrap legs in paper
• Set solid tables upside down on padding on the floor
• Place lighter weight items carefully on top of table
• Stack lightweight chairs together 'seat to seat'
• Use dresser tops for stacking more cartons
• Fill drawers with clothing, linens, and bedding
• Place a sheet or dust cover over your furniture