“Packing your bedroom” is the easy part of moving to a new neighborhood. Dissembling and lifting a heavy bed or dresser is much harder, trust the expert movers at High Touch Moving. However, packing can be difficult if you do not know how to do it properly. By following these few steps, you will do a successful job of packing.
1. Get all of the right packing supplies
You will need sturdy cartons with closeable flaps in different sizes to place your belongings in for safe transport. In addition, you will need packing paper to secure your items in the cartons. You will also need packing tape to seal the boxes and felt-tip markers to label them.
2. Properly pack your things
- Throwing all of your clothes in a pile in a box is not the proper way to pack your clothes. Although this method may seem quick and easy, you will be left with severely wrinkled clothing (and a headache). It’s better to fold your clothing and neatly place them in a box layered at the bottom with packing paper. Another quicker way to pack your clothing is by actually taking the hanging clothes from your closet and hanging them in a sturdy carton (about 2 feet tall). Or you can try a third solution and use both methods!
- Blankets, sheets, towels, and pillowcases should also be folded and neatly placed in the box. It is ideal to place clean packing paper in the bottom of the box beforehand.
- If you have any picture frames or small electronics in your room that need to be packed, it is best to pack them individually. When packing books, they should be individually wrapped in clean paper and placed in the book with the spine down. Then, fill the extra spaces with crumbled paper to avoid the contents of the box from shifting during the move. Now, you are all set!