Packing Supplies

Packing Guide

Name: Moving Services
Brand: Mid-West Moving & Storage
Rating: 4.6 (466 reviews)

Moving-Boxes-in-New-House Designate a workplace. If there is a spare room available, consider setting it up as your packing headquarters. A large table covered with a heavy blanket or mattress pad provides a good, firm work surface. It may be helpful to have a second table nearby for soon-to-be-packed items.

You will need boxes and packing materials — newsprint (unprinted newspaper for wrapping), bubble wrap, tissue paper, packing tape, a felt marker, scissors and newspapers. Ink from newspaper transfers; newspaper should be used for outer wrapping or cushioning only and hands should be washed frequently to avoid rubbing transferring ink.

Box Sizes

The boxes you use are important. To minimize damage, select boxes suitable for your items. Make sure that your boxes are not packed too heavy as they can break open, or too light as they can crush when stacked.

Note: As the size of the box increases, the weight of each item should decrease.

1.5 cubic foot box

(Book or Small Carton) This is the smallest general-purpose box, used for items such as books, CDs, DVDs, tools and canned goods.

3.0 cubic foot box

(Medium Carton)Known as the “workhorse” of boxes, smaller, heavier items are packed into this box. Small kitchen appliances, lamp bases, pots and pans and small outdoor tools are suitable for this size box

4.5 cubic foot box

This box is used for non-hanging clothes, linens, larger lamp bases, lamp shades, unbreakable kitchen goods and toys.

(Large Carton)

The largest general-purpose box, this box is used for lightweight, bulky items including stuffed toys, pillows and winter coats.

Specialty Boxes

Dishpack (Barrel or Dish Barrel): Multi-layer construction makes this the safest and strongest of all moving boxes. Dishpacks are recommended for all breakable kitchenware, china, and crystal.
Mattress Carton: All mattresses must be transported in boxes. King size box springs will require either twin or king boxes
Mirror Carton: Mirror cartons are expandable boxes used for mirrors, pictures and small glass table tops.
Wardrobe Cartons: These boxes are constructed to prevent hanging clothes from falling during the move.

Specialized Cartons and Made-to-Order Crating

Specialty containers are available for the moving and transport of items such as high-end TVs, golf clubs and grandfather clocks. Made-to-order crates are recommended for extremely fragile pieces.

Your Guide to Moving & Packing

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very Professional, from start to finish!! When I called I talked to a real person (Lauren) who was extremely helpful! The crew showed up a few minutes early. They were extremely efficient. They finished early. I couldn't be happier with their service!
  
 
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   Brandon Zonsius 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The moving experience was quick, professional and, painless. Lauren was a huge help during the moving process and went above and beyond. would recommend.
  
 
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   Teddy Simonelli 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very quick and friendly movers — the team that came out for my move were experts! Would highly recommend.
  
 
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   Julie Adamski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely highly recommend Midwest Moving & Storage! Eric in the office was incredibly reliable and timely with replies, very kind and understanding too! They helped with a last minute move I had to make and made the whole process easy and hands off. They arrived to my apt at 9:15am and were completely done by 11:30. Im also currently storing items at their facility as well. Made the whole process of moving way less stressful!
  
 
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   Meg Borghesi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a really positive experience with Mid West Moving & Storage. Moving from Chicago to Glen Ellyn with a baby under one year old meant we had a lot more than just furniture to think about, and the crew made the entire process feel manageable.

They were especially careful with our daughter’s furniture, crib, and belongings, along with several delicate and specialty pieces throughout the house. Everything was wrapped and protected thoroughly, and nothing felt rushed. You could tell they cared about getting our belongings to our new home safely, not just getting the job done quickly.

The team was professional, patient, and careful from beginning to end. We would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them to other families.
  
 
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   Bill McHenry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and responsive
  
 
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   kenneth londry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mid-west moving has an amazing team of hard workers! Shak and his crew Gary, Nasaa, Battugs and Enkherdene barely even stopped when taking a break in 90 plus degree weather all day! I was sweating, just watching them work. We have moved many of times and this unpack was definitely one of the fastest, cleanest and most  courteous of them all. That was 100% due to the team. Even when they ran into mechanical issues with the truck the operations coordinator, Dan was on top of it and very infomative. And Shak called with a 30 minute eta as soon as the truck was back on the road. I can't speak any more highly regarding this team of workers and their professionalism. My house is back to normal and not a mess of boxes! Unfortunately, some of our items did arrive broken, damanged or missing. However, this is the struggle with moving and cannot be attributed to them. There was an entirely different company who packed and loaded at our previous residence. And that they have a claims process to replace these things. If you are thinking about moving and choose Mid-west, using the Shak team!
  
 
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   Jennifer Sebie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome guys, Kyle, Steve, User/Tommy/Keith. Very professional and right on time. They went above and beyond to help with our move. I am very pleased.