Moving into store. Part two of four.

 - Things that are not to go. If at all possible try and move out clothes and personnel items etc, that you will not sending into store. Put them all in a separate room and shut the door. Tell the team leader what is to go and stay. Don't make the mistake of saying it's all to go, because they will take everything that isn't fastened down. This happens very often, and will delay everything when the removal team have to start and unload the containers that they have spent time and energy packing. If this happens you will definitely have to offer them a mug of tea just to soften them up a little.

 - Keep walkways clear. When furniture goes into store the team have a lot less space to work in and will need to pick and choose what they take to the van more carefully. This therefore takes a bit longer to load the van than a straight move. This is becaue they will be going from room to room looking for that piece of furniture that will fit exactly. It's a bit like a giant jigsaw puzzle.

 - White goods. These should all be disconnected, washed out with detergent to avoid unpleasant odours and then thoroughly dried out. You don't want your freezer defrosting inside the container surrounded by your beds.