| rocess of relocating an office can easily take 3-6 | | | | bubbles the greater the protection that is provided. |
| months. While your moving company will be able to | | | | Foam wrap can add an extra layer of protection for |
| supply most of the materials and tools needed for | | | | your expensive electronics like televisions and |
| your office relocation, you should make sure you have | | | | computers. |
| a number of essential items on hand. Each of the | | | | Protective Bags: To move electronic equipment like |
| following items will be very useful in helping your | | | | computers and their accessories you should have |
| employees to pack their valuables and minimizing any | | | | protective bags. This will protect your expensive |
| scratches, dents or chips on your office furniture and | | | | electronic equipment from dust and water damage. |
| computer equipment during the office move. | | | | Covers and Pads: When you’re loading the |
| Tape Dispensers: For sealing boxes buy plastic | | | | moving truck, you will need moving pads or blankets to |
| packing tape, either clear or brown. A 4-roll bundle of | | | | protect your furniture. Large items like appliances, |
| tape will be enough to seal about 100 medium-sized | | | | bicycles and desk should be protected by moving |
| boxes. | | | | pads. |
| Packing Paper: Buy some professional packing paper | | | | Stickers and Labels: You should have a number of |
| (which is similar to newsprint but is free of printing) or | | | | different kinds of stickers and labels. Make sure you |
| use newsprint from the local newspaper. If you are | | | | have a variety of colors so you can color-coordinate |
| using newsprint, keep in mind that the ink may rub off, | | | | your furniture based on where it is to be delivered in |
| so don’t use it on things that can be become | | | | your new office. Colored label tape can be purchase |
| stained. | | | | from hardware stores and you should also try to have |
| Stretch Wraps: This kind of wrap is similar to the | | | | a number of different colored markers. |
| plastic cellophane wrap used to store food in the | | | | Utility Knifes: A utility knife or box cutters are essential, |
| refrigerator. It only sticks to itself so it won’t | | | | particularly when you are unpacking after your move. |
| leave a residue. Use it to wrap dresser drawers, | | | | Storage Bins: Plastic storage bands are an excellent |
| movable parts and other kinds of furniture from dust, | | | | way to organize your smaller items like office |
| dirt and scratches. | | | | stationary, small pictures and desk ornaments. They |
| Bubble and Foam Wrap: This is necessary for | | | | can be easily transported and stacked in the moving |
| wrapping fragile items like fine china, antiques and | | | | trucks. |
| glass. When it comes to bubble wrap the larger the | | | | |
