by MnM | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog, House Removals, Leicestershire Removals, Moving Advice, Moving House |
How to childproof your home following a house removal in Leicester in 4 easy steps
If you have recently moved home with a baby or toddler than this could be a very stressful time. Ensuring that you childproof your home following a house removal in Leicester will give you some peace of mind that your little one is safe and sound in your new home.
Once you have arrived in your new home and the removal company have left you will be faced with a pile of removal boxes and tasks to complete. This can be a very hazardous time for baby’s and toddlers. By childproofing your new home you will be creating a safe and calm environment for you baby / toddler to grow and learn in their new surroundings.
The following Steps have been put together to help you to childproof your home following a house removal in Leicester.
Step 1 : Child’s Bedroom
As this is the room that your baby or toddler will probably spend the most of their time in it is important to ensure that you take extra care when childproofing this room .
Beds / Cots – Ensure that the bed or cot that your child sleeps in has a clean firm mattress with a fitted sheet. do not place too many additional blankets and soft toys in the bed or cot as this can increase the risk of suffocation. Ensure that the room is not overly hot as babies and toddlers need a cool and calm environment.
Changing tables / Draws – If you decide to have a changing table or a chest of draws in the baby /toddlers bedroom then you should always secure the items firmly to the wall. This will ensure that the items will not tip or fall.
Windows – Windows are always a potential hazard and it is advisable to have window safety latches / guards on the window, especially as your baby becomes a toddler. We all know how toddlers love to explore. It is also advisable to fit curtains or blinds with no ties or loose cords, this will eliminate the risk of strangulation.
Flooring – When considering the flooring options for your baby / toddlers room carpet would be the best choice. The thicker the carpet the better, this will give some protection if a trip or fall did occur.
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Step 2 : Kitchen
The kitchen may be one of the most tempting rooms to your child, as toddlers start to grow and explore their surrounding it is extremely important to childproof your home following a house removal in Leicester.
Cupboards / Draws – Kitchen cupboards and draws are a popular cause of trapped fingers and should be locked or secured using child locks whenever possible.
Cleaning Products – Cleaning products are extremely hazardous and should be kept out of reach of babies and toddlers at all times. This includes washing powders, detergents and fabric softeners. liquid tabs are especially appealing to young children but are very dangerous if swallowed or gets in the eyes.
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Step 3 : Living Room
Many of the potential dangers in the living room are hidden dangers and may not be so easy to identify. Below we will identify some of these potential dangers to help you childproof your living room following a house removal in Leicester.
TVs – Although the TV seems innocent and can provide hours of entertainment to babies and toddlers it is also one of the biggest hazards in the living room. As a parent you will be familiar with wiping dirty hand prints from your TV screen, ensure that your TV is securely attached or mounted to the wall. A falling TV can be very harmful to a small baby or toddler.
Bookcase / Furniture – As with the TV it is important to make sure that all free standing furniture is secure and will not fall or tip if your baby or toddler pulls or leans against it.
Remote controls – Every living room will usually have at least 1 remote control. All babies and toddlers enjoy pressing the buttons and playing with the remotes. This may seem harmless however the majority of remote controls will be battery powered, batteries can be very harmful if swallowed chewed or sucked by a baby or toddler.
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Step 4 : Bathroom
Our last room to childproof following a house removal in Leicester will be the Bathroom. The bathroom is the room where accidental scalds and burns are common along with slips and falls.
Baths – Remember that the bath tub can be a lethal place for babies and toddlers. Always use a baby bath for young babies and rubber mats for toddlers. NEVER leave your child unattended in the bath tub if you need to leave the room take your child with you. It is also important to always check the water temperature before putting your baby or toddler into the tub.
Cabinets – Many bathrooms will contain the medicine cabinet or a cleaning cupboard. Keep all medicines and claening products out of reach or your child. Use door locks if required.
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Additional hazardous found around the home
Plug Sockets – Use electrical point protectors throughout your home to eliminate the risk of electrocution.
Stairs – Stair gates should be in place around your home to avoid falls. Keeps stairs and hallways well lit to avoid accidents .
Corners – Sharp corners are all around our homes. Consider using corner protectors as your toddler starts to explore to avoid bumps and bruises.
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Items to help childproof your home following a house removal in Leicester
Child safety plug socket covers are a cheap and effective solution to keeping fingers out of plug holes
Cupboard locks are a quick and in expensive way to avoid trapped fingers
Stair gates give you peace of mind that your child is safe and sound
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If you are in need of a caring house removal company in Leicester give us a call on 0800 00925 543
by MnM | Jan 2, 2016 | Home Packing, How To, Moving Advice, Removals Northamptonshire |
How to pack an apartment in one day when moving home in Northampton
Moving home? Packing an apartment is not much different to packing a house. You will need the best packaging materials, removal boxes and a professional house removals company and home packing team. This will ensure your home packing services is completed, correctly and safely and all within one working day. Find the best advice on how to pack an apartment in one day when moving home in Northampton or Northamptonshire
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The hassle free way of how to pack an apartment in one day for house removals in Northampton
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It is possible for a professional moving company in Northampton to arrive at your home with an expert team of home packers, to carry out your home packing service all within the same day. The day you choose for the packing to go ahead, your chosen moving company in Northampton will arrive at your home, providing top quality removal boxes, wardrobe boxes, sofa covers, mattress covers, bubble wrap, wrapping paper, tape and all other packaging materials, required to ensure that your home furniture and belongings are safely packed, labeled and ready to be transported by the removals team.
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All items and furniture that are to be transported to the new home will be carefully assessed. For example, the home packing team will dismantle all larger items that will not fit through the door, like 3 door wardrobes, beds, dinning tables and sofas. This will ensure that the item can be moved effectively, without fitting through tight gaps and narrow door ways.
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When packing your home within one day many removal firms will have 4 to 6 expert home packers available, 3 of them may do the wrapping, while the other 3 place furniture in to removal boxes. This method ensures that the job gets down swiftly and within the least amount of time.
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When packing your kitchen and utensils, the home packing team will wrap each and every item separately using quality wrapping paper and bubble wrap, before safely placing them into removal boxes and labeling.
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If requested the home packing team will wipe off, or polish the top of wardrobes, behind washing machines etc. This will ensure dirty or dusty furniture is not carried into your new home.
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Once all removal boxes are packed and furniture is wrapped accordingly, your moving company will then assign qualified and experienced house removal men, who will safely load all boxes and furniture into the removal truck. Depending on the size of your home move and your persific circumstances, the movers can sometimes load as soon as the packing is complete.
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Tips for packing yourself | The key to packing your home all in one day
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- Order enough removals boxes , wardrobe boxes, packaging materials and supplies.
- Less the items, belongings and furniture you have by organizing a house clearance.
- Ask close friends or family to help out with the packing and sorting of removal boxes.
- Start the home packing process as early as possible, this will help you to achieve your one day deadline.
- Packing an apartment all within one day, will mean that you could be packing none stop for 6-7 hours.
- Use bigger boxes for lighter item such as clothes or toys. Smaller boxes are for heavier items like books or cds.
- Use a spare room to store the boxes once packed. This will give you the room you need to pack more boxes and move from room to room.
- When packing electrical items such as a tv, computer or dvd, take a picture of the cables at the back, as this will help when putting them back together at your new home.
If you are moving home in Northampton or Northamptonshire and want your home packing services completed professionally and all within the same day, please get in touch with a member of our friendly moving home team. Choosing MnM Removals ensure your home packing and house removal will be a success and a pleasant experience.
by MnM | Dec 17, 2015 | Moving Advice, Moving Home Nottinghamshire, Removals Nottingham |
Find the best packing techniques when relocating home in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
Relocating home is not an easy thing to do, as you simply can’t do every thing your self, getting professional help and advice can go a long way. Follow our suprier packing techniques when relocating home in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24, will give you and your family the confidence and reassurance you need to ensure your home is packed correctly for when the removal men arrive.
When following our packing techniques when relocating home in Newark on Trent it is always best to use removal boxes that are double wall and good quality, this is very important when it comes to keep your items safe whilst being loaded on to the removal truck or being stacked on top of each. You can browse our online packaging store to purchace your removal boxes, we supply removal boxes that are affordable and perfect for your home relocation. To see store Click Here
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Wrapping Furniture
Using bubble wrapping is a good way to keep pictures and fragile funiture and items safe and protected
Removal blankets provide a good source of extra protection for your furniture whilst in transit or being moved by your removal men
Corrugated cardboard rolls are used to wrap delicate items like leather bed frames, mirrors and even wardrobes and chest of draws
Shrink wrap is great as you can use it to wrap and secure your furniture further with out the use of tape
Specialist boxes can also be made to fit your exact size and requirements, for those special delicate furniture and items you would like to protect
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Wrapping Little Fragile items
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Wrapping paper is perfect for wrapping small delicate items like glasses, ornaments, plates, cups and knifes and forks
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Bubble wrap is great as it adds bubbles to cushion your delicate items when placed into boxes
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Wrapping Larger fragile items
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Corrugated cardboard rolls will need to be used to ensure your delicate items are not scrached, scraped or damaged, during transit
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Bubble wrap can be used as a under layer protection for your furniure and items
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Removal blankets will need to be used, just to provide the maximum cushioning for your item or furniture when loaded onto your removal truck
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Once you have wrapped your larger fragile items in corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap and removal blankets, you can then further protect your items by using shrink wrap.
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Wrapping Clothing
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Wardrobe boxes are the ideal way of packing your best suits and clothing. Most wardrobe boxes will come with hanging rails so you can keep your clothing on the hangers, placing them into your wardrobe boxes.
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Alternatively you can use black bin liners or extra large removal boxes to store your clothes keeping them neat, clean and tidy at all time. Clothes will need to be clean and dry before packing them.
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Wrapping electrical equipment
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]All plasma t.vs and hifi systems will need to be wraped using non-static bubble wrap, be sure to do at least two layers.
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Again using removal blankets, wrap your electricals at least twice with the removal blankets and place into your t.v boxes. If you dont have your orginal box t.v boxes can be bought online.
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Use cushions from the sofa to pad out the box. Be sure the t.v is sturdy and does not move when inside the box.
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Packing your boxes
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]When packing your boxes it is important to ensure you use the correct sized box for the items you are packing, ornaments and breakables will need to be secured in the box using bubble wrap,newspaper or other cushioned materials.
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Do not over pack boxes as they will be difficult to move and the bottoms can sometimes fall through if overloaded. For example books should be packed into smaller boxes to avoid them being too heavy.
Try to use only double walled sturdy boxes. Cheaper alternatives are available however they should be avoided if possible as often they will end up costing you more time and money on moving day when it is time to move your boxes.
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Rugs and carpets
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]To avoid creasing and marking rugs should always be rolled up and not folded, the same applies to carpets.
[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-247″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Once rolled up you can cover using breathable materials such as corrugated cardboard.
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When using our professional packers you will receive a first class packing service. Our home packers have the knowledge, skills and experience to ensure your home is packed safely into moving boxes, saving you the stress and physical labour.
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by MnM | Oct 16, 2015 | Derby Moves, Moving Advice, Moving House |
How you can make moving house in Repton Derbyshire a success
There are many things that you can do when moving house in Repton Derbyshire to help make sure everything goes to plan and your home relocation is a complete success.
Set a realistic budget: Moving house in Repton, Derbyshire can vary dramatically in price depending on the level of assistance or the number of services that you require. Decide exactly what you can and cannot afford. Set a budget and stick to it. Some of these services may include:
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Home Packing : If you decide to do your own home packing you will need to be extra safe and pack all items extremely well. All breakable, delicate items or even items that may chip or scratch should be wrapped in bubble or foam wrap before being placed into the correctly sized removal boxes. All larger items of furniture including sofas, tables, draws and dressers should also be wrapped in a protective layer of bubble wrap or cling film to protect them from scratching or damage during your move.
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Get a fixed price quote : When looking for removal quotes always ask for a fixed price quotation. Hourly rates may sound appealing however they can end up being very expensive as it is impossible to predict exactly how long a removal will take. With a fixed price quote you will know in advance exactly where you stand and the exact amount due for your move. This will help you financially budget for your move before it happens.
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Be Honest : From your very first point of contact you should always be honest and upfront with your removal company. Being honest from the beginning will save any unwelcome surprises or charges on the day of your move. Some of the things to mention would include:
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[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]Floor level of both properties
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Following our great advice will ensure that everything goes to plan when you are moving house in Repton, Derbyshire.
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If you are moving home in Repton, Derbyshire
by MnM | Aug 24, 2015 | Blog, Elderly People Moving Home, House Removals, Lincolnshire Removals, Moving Home |
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Assistance For Families And Elderly People Moving To A New Bungalow
Whether it’s a full or part packing service, full or part house removal, dismantling and assembling of furniture, or unpacking and placing furniture around your new home, you can count on MnM Removals to deliver a quality and reliable service, from start to end. We specialise in providing professional advice, care and assistance for families and elderly people moving to a new bungalow, home, flat or apartment in Heckington, Sleaford or Lincolnshire.
Practical advice, support and assistance for families and elderly moving to a new bungalow or house in Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34
Removal services that will provide assistance for families and elderly moving to a new bungalow, flat or house in Lincolnshire
Home Packing
Whether you want us to pack your entire home or just the breakables, we have the best solution for your exact needs. When a packing service is requested all clients will benefit from a having a fully trained and qualified packing team, who will have all the removal boxes and packaging materials you’ll need to pack your home safely.
House Removal
Our dedicated team of movers will go above and beyond to ensure your move goes as smooth as can be. Every move is personal to us and our company, ensure your movers have the best tools and equipments to complete your move effectively at all times. So if you move involves moving an upright, baby, grand or concert grand piano you can rest assured that your piano removal is in the safest of hands and care.
Dismantling and Assembling
Our dedicated team will safely dismantle your larger items, including wardrobes, beds, dining tables, sofas, cupboards, washing machine, dryer, fridge and much more, ensuring the bigger items can get out the house easily and without causing damaged to walls or door frames. All nuts, bots and screws will be clearly labeled and bagged and some times taped to the bed frame. Our movers will re-assemble all requested items once arrived at the new home.
Unpacking
Some clients think once the removal truck has gone that their move is over, this is far from the truth, you will still have to unpack all your removal boxes and items, placing them into the correct rooms and spaces. This process could take weeks to complete, having your moving company come in to complete an unpacking service will help to save you time so you can quickly settle into your new home and surroundings.
Free Home Survey & Quotation For Elderly people & Families moving home in Lincolnshire
Require any of the above removal services contact our team on 0800 0025 543
For more information or to use our removal contact form
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