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Packing Materials
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In order to protect your belongings during the move, it is important to use quality packing materials. For your convenience, we stock a full range of boxes and packing supplies.
If you decide to pack your belongings yourself, we have put together some easy-to-follow tips to help you achieve professional results. |
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Box, Volume, Measurement: |
Items to pack: |
How to pack: |
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Small Box (1.5 cu. ft.) 16" (L) x 12" (W) x 12" (H)

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For heavy items:
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Expensive or rare books should be individually wrapped with packing paper. Stand records on edge (never flat). Wine and liquor bottles are wrapped and packed standing up in the box. |
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Medium Box (3 cu. ft.) 18" (L) x 18" (W) x 16" (H)

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For medium light items:
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Folded clothing
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Linens
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Shoes and purses
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Small appliances
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Stereo components
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Small TV
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Computer monitor
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Small lampshades |
Place linens, folded clothing or cushions in plastic bags and use them for cushioning. Wrap small appliances, individually with packing papers. Small TVs and computer monitor require extra cushioning with packing paper. Always pack with screen facing sideways. |
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Large Box (4.5 cu. ft.) 18" (L) x 18" (W) x 24" (H)

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For lightweight items:
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Bedding
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Lampshades
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Games
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Toys
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Small kitchen appliances
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Table fans and lamps |
Place heaver items at the bottom. Use original boxes for appliances if still available and place in large box. |
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Extra Large-Box (6 cu. ft.) 22" (L) x 22" (W) x 21 1/2" (H)

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For bulky, lightweight items:
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Pillows
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Comforters and quilts
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Large lampshades
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Chandeliers |
Use popcorn (styrofoam) for extra protection when packing a chandelier. |
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Dish Pack - 18" (L) x 18" (W) x 27" (H)

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Only fragile items:
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China and dinnerware
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Glassware
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Vases
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Ceramics
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Glass lampshades
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Table lamps
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Framed pictures
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Artwork
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Knickknacks |
Place cushioning material in bottom of box. Wrap each piece individually with packing paper. Place heavy, flat items such as platters and large plates at the bottom by standing them in a row on edge. Any unfilled spaces should be filled with packing paper to avoid shifting. Pack in layers. Place crumbled paper on top of each finished piece. Horizontal cardboard dividers can be helpful in keeping layers level. Smaller plates and shallow bowls can make up another layer. Use dividers for extra protection when packing crystal, stem- or glassware. |
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Lamp Box - 12" (L) x 12" (W) x 40" (H)

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Lamp bases
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Fireplace equipment
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Golf equipment |
Remove the light bulb, wrap the base and bulb separately. Place them together in the box, filling spaces with crumbled paper. Pack lampshades in separate box. |
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Wardrobe - 24" (L) x 20" (W) x 47" (H)

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For your hanging clothing. |
Use the wardrobe box for hanging clothing. One wardrobe carton will hold about two feet of compressed clothing on hangers. Add moth paper for wardrobe boxes that go into storage. |
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Mirror Pack - 48" (L) x 4" (W) x 60" (H)

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Framed Items:
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Wrap each picture individually using paper pads. Pack pictures backing each other. Add crumbled packing paper on the bottom, side and top of the box to avoid shifting. |
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Paper Pads - 64" (L) x 54" (W)

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For wrapping:
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Mirrors
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Pictures
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Shelves
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Glass tops |
Wrap items tightly. Use proper size box to pack item. Stand item on edge or side (never lay flat if item is fragile). |
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Packing Paper - 37" (L) x 30" (W)

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For packing and cushioning:
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Dishware
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Glassware
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Vases
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fragile items |
Wrap items tightly and individually. |
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Sugar House Moving & Storage Counter Price List |
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Item |
Description |
Each Price |
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Dish Pack |
(18 x 18 x 28) |
$10.75 |
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1.5 cf. Book |
(16 x 12 x 12) |
$1.75 |
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3.1 cf. Medium |
(18 x 18 x 16) |
$2.25 |
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4.5 cf. Large |
(24 x 18 x 18) |
$2.75 |
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6.1 cf. Ex Large |
(24 x 18 x 24) |
$3.50 |
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Wardrobe |
(24 x 21 x 48 with bar) |
$11.00 |
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Crib Mattress |
(27 x 5.5 x 52) |
$4.75 |
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Single Mattress |
(39 x 7 x 75) |
$8.80 |
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Double Mattress |
(39 x 7 x 75) |
$11.00 |
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King / Queen Mattress |
(39 x 8 x 81) |
$19.00 |
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Mirror / Picture Pack |
(40 x 4 x 60) |
$9.00 |
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Packing Paper |
(24 x 30 = 5 lbs.) |
$4.50 |
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Bubble Wrap |
(24" wide sold by the foot) |
$.50 |
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Tape |
Clear (2" x 55 yards) |
$2.00 |
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Paper Pads |
(58 x 68) |
$2.25 |
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Shrink Wrap |
18" x 1,500 ft. Roll |
$25.00 |
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All packing supplies sold to customers are subject to the Utah State Sales Tax. | |
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