Midas' moving guide

 Label the boxes with the room name that you would like the movers to place them at your new location. Please ensure that all of your non appliance items are placed in boxes with flaps or lids and that the boxes are taped closed and flat on top.  

Please make sure that the tops are clear of all items and boxes.  Our men can disassemble any items that require disassembly for moving such as multi piece desks, entertainment centers, beds with headboards/footboards, mirrors attached to dressers, canopies, etc. The manufacturers of “particle board” (OSB) furniture recommend complete disassembly prior to moving to prevent damage – Midas Moving will not cover OSB furniture damaged in a move.

Please remove all bed spreads, blankets, sheets and mattress covers.  Water beds must be fully drained and the mattress must be boxed.

Please empty all contents.  However, you may leave clothing items and linens if you choose as long as the furniture piece is not going up or down stairs.

 Midas is equipped to handle the moving of safes. Please let a Midas representative know that you are moving a safe prior to the move date to ensure the movers have the correct equipment. Empty all contents and transport contents with you. Latch and lock the safe. 

Please empty the contents of file cabinets to prevent damage to the cabinet sides and drawer slide mechanisms.

Please consult your owner’s manuals or a service provider for instructions prior to disconnecting monitor, printer and other peripherals.  Only pack the C.P.U., monitor and printer into boxes if you have all of the original packaging.

“What should I do in preparation for moving of my appliances and electronic equipment?”
Please unplug and disconnect all electrical, water, gas, communication and data lines prior to arrival by the movers.  Our movers are not permitted to make these disconnections and reconnections.  The moving components in large appliance usually require special preparation.  You should consult an appliance service provider for details.  Office copy machines and printers quite often require special preparation prior to moving.  Please consult your service provider or manufacture for recommendations.  Please do not forget to remove the glass turntable from microwave ovens.  Most manufacturers of rear projection big screen televisions suggest that you have the color guns re-aligned after your television has been moved if you see a change in the picture color or quality.

“I have heard that certain things cannot be moved by a moving company, what are they?”
Those items include: combustibles, explosives and hazardous materials such as: matches, kerosene, mineral spirits, paint thinners, cleaning solvents, gasoline, propane, propane tanks, charcoal, charcoal lighter fluid, aerosols, liquid bleach, ammunition (assembled or components), paints, pool chemicals, motor oil, automotive batteries, automotive fluids, fertilizer, weed killers and pesticides, fire extinguishers and
pressurized tanks, ammonia, nail polish, nail polish remover, darkroom chemicals.

Please disconnect all electrical, water, gas, communication and data lines.  All refrigerators, freezers and wine coolers must be completely emptied.  We suggest that refrigerators and freezers are emptied and disconnected 12 hours prior to your move.  Please remember to empty the drain pan at the bottom of the unit.  Appliances with moving parts may require special preparation prior to moving to prevent damage.  This is your responsibility.  Please consult a service provider or the manufacturer.

Please remove all wall hangings, pictures and mirrors from walls.  Place all in one area out of any traffic area.  These pieces will be the last thing loaded.