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To: bedbugger@yahoogroups.com
From: manndel@...
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 02:08:10 -0700
Subject: [Bedbug Support Message] question on packing up books
We used both plastic & cardboard, but any cardboard we used was well sealed. Every corrugated edge was duct-taped over, & we covered the corners with tape, as well. There was no way for anything to get in~ or out! The cardboard boxes we used were boxes we already had things stored in. I just taped them over very well.
Unless I'm picturing the wrong thing, I can't imagine that banker's boxes would be strong enough for books. I worked in a university bookstore, & had to box & ship textbooks to auxiliary campuses~ I know the weight can build up fast.
Just remember that box corners can poke holes in plastic bags pretty easily. Just for ease, I would use plastic tubs with solid tops (no moving latches) & seal the tops all the way around with duct tape. if the are holes in the handles (sometimes there are), tape them over, too.
If expense is an issue, well-taped cardboard boxes might suffice. Heavy file boxes would be my choice.
Dee
To: bedbugger@yahoogroups.com
From: manndel@...
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 02:08:10 -0700
Subject: [Bedbug Support Message] question on packing up books
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Hi everyone,
I'm a new member here, who's recently discovered I'm the horrified host of those darn bedbugs, I
think I'm still in shock.
anyhow, I have hundreds of gorgous books, that I would never part with. I went thru the archives for the
group, and discovered that the worst thing to do was store them in cardboard boxes--is this really
true??
My plan was to put my books in Banker's boxes, and then enclose them in plastic bags. I just looked
at a bankers' box, and actually, they don't have those enclosed wavy areas, just straight cardboard.
But is the best box a plastic or Tupperware kind? Wanted to make sure, as that will cost considerably more....
Also, want to get a steamer for my clothes, but the only one I can afford is the Salton Sea brand one
for steaming clothes, at Walmart. I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and things are a lot more expensive here. That model, for steaming clothes, is $90, and they have an even smaller one for $30. Anyone have any idea if this (the $90 one) would
be sufficient for clothes and similar stuff, and do you need an "industrial" strength steamer?
Would much appreciate any replies, as hopefully, someone is taking me "box-shopping" later
today :-))
Thanks so much,
Leigh | ||
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