In short
Small boxes for heavy things and large boxes for light things, pack by room with labels on the side, pad dishes and fragile items well, and keep a separate bag for the essentials. Start with the rooms you use least.
The basics
- Books and dishes in small boxes so they can be lifted.
- Bedding and clothes in large boxes.
- Room and general contents written on the side, not just the top.
- Do not overfill a box above its height.
Fragile items
Pack plates standing on edge, like records, with paper between them. Wrap glasses one by one. Mark the box 'fragile' with an arrow pointing up. A TV is best in its original packaging or the wrap the movers bring.
What not to put in boxes
- Documents, jewellery and cash: keep them with you.
- Flammable materials and gas cylinders.
- Medicines and chargers you will need on day one.
More guides
- Moving house checklistA checklist for moving apartments: booking movers, sorting and clearing, packing by room, arranging elevator and parking, and transferring utilities.
- How much does an apartment move cost?What affects the cost of moving apartments: amount of contents, floors and elevator, distance, packing, disassembly and reassembly, crane and date.
- Moving apartments with a crane: when you need one and how it worksWhen a home move needs a crane: a sofa that will not fit the stairs, a small elevator, a high floor. What to check in advance and how to plan lifting day.
- Movers in ModiinMoving services in Modiin: apartments, private houses, offices and equipment. Elevator planning in high-rise buildings, a crane when needed and a professional crew.
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