While moving can be exciting, it’s a hectic life event that can leave you not only financially drained but also physically and emotionally stressed. One thing that makes moving difficult is the tiresome sorting and packing of clothes when you’re making the big move. This process can be unbearable, especially if you’re doing it all alone.
However, if you’re hiring moving services, it becomes a lot easier since the staff is often well-trained on how to safely pack your clothes for stress-free moving. This article will guide you on how to pack your clothes for moving such that they’re secured, safe to move, and easy to unpack.
Tip # 1: Sort Your Clothes Before Packing
The first thing to do before you start packing your clothes for moving is to sort them into different categories:
- By seasons: You’ll want to pack clothes that are out of season first or in different boxes since you won’t readily need them even after moving
- By pieces: Packing different pieces separately (e.g., pants, shirts, shorts, sweaters, etc.) will also make the packing and unpacking process more organized
- By owners: You might want to pack children’s clothes differently from adults’ or boys’ clothes separately from girls
You’ll need different packing equipment for different categories of clothes. Domestic moves always come with the necessary equipment to help you pack your clothes separately according to your preferences.
Tip # 2: Select What You Need from What You Don’t
When sorting, you’ll find several pieces of clothing you rarely wear, or you’ve outgrown and no longer need. Put those aside for donation or selling. Assess your whole wardrobe and group your clothes into four piles.
- For keeping: These are clothes that are still in good shape and that you still wear
- For sale: Clothes you’ve outgrown but still look trendy and recent
- For donation: Gently used clothes that you can take to your nearest goodwill/foster home
- For disposal: Old, tattered clothes that can no longer be worn
Tip # 3: Pack the Right Clothes in the Right Equipment
Using the appropriate material to pack the right clothes will preserve them and prevent them from getting ruined. For instance
- Use wardrobe boxes to pack clothes in hangers and those that easily crease
- If you don’t have wardrobe boxes, use vacuum bags or garbage bags to pack hanging clothes without removing them from the hangers
- Pack folded clothes and shoes in suitcases
- If you don’t have suitcases, use cardboard boxes to pack folded clothes
- Use duffel bags to pack clothes that don’t easily crease
- Pack small undergarments like bras, panties, and lingerie in small boxes or smaller duffel bags
Tip # 4: Label Boxes with Different Types of Clothes
Label different boxes according to your sorting criteria (e.g., boys’ or girls’ clothing; children’s or adults; winter or summer clothing; shirts, pants, or sweaters, etc.)
Labeling will make it easier for you to identify different types of clothing when unpacking so as to effortlessly arrange them back in the wardrobe in your new home.
Make Moving Less Hectic with Moving Services
Are you ready to move and feeling stressed about how to pack your belongings in addition to your clothes? Don’t worry; we’re here to take the weight off your shoulders.
At Focus Moving, our staff is well-trained on how to safely pack your belongings, deliver them to your home, and efficiently unpack them while you sit back and relax. Contact us today and enjoy an effortless move to your new home.
