tojo3005 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Hi all How clean does my tools have to be I know all dirt needs to be off what about rust etc Is it worth cleaning it off all throw them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveo1571 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi.... When I shipped my tools I was advised to wash them off using Jeyes fluid or something similar and to let them air dry....to try and keep the 'clean smell'....I don't think rust is a major concern....but still get as much off as possible....I also made sure that I crammed my tool boxes full....packed better than an ikea flat pack!!!.... hope this helps Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlesofbecks Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Would depend on what your planning to bring out, all tools are readily available here sou unless they are trade specific or you are particularly attached to them you may be better off selling and buying new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper59 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Tojo, We have arrived recently and possibly went OTT with the whole cleaning thing - although only time will tell and I'll let you know when our container arrives in Nov/Dec. We went mad with Jeyes fluid and I now detest the smell of the stuff!! The movers from Crown said that we had 'done more cleaning than most'! I think that the general wisdom says concentrate on things that have been outside, especially in contact with the ground - garden furniture , shoes etc. Clean these items and scrub with Jeyes or similar, both to ensure that they are clean and disinfected and also to ensure that the customs chap get a whiff of Jeyes when they crack open your container - first impressions and all that. There are some big no-no's - pine cones in christmas decorations and untreated wooden items seem to be a problem for some. Hope this helps. All the hard work is worth it when you get here - honest! Regards, S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tojo3005 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Cheers all its carpenter tools so a few g,s worth I'll just give them a good clean bit over due tbh all outside and garden furniture tool have been sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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