How to Pack for a Move?

Answer:  Pack for a move by placing smaller items in cardboard boxes, preparing larger items for transport by disassembling them as needed, and taking measures to protect fragile items.

How to Pack Efficiently for a Move

The packing process starts before you put anything in a box. Start by decluttering your belongings. Go through everything and get rid of things you no longer want or need. Donate the items to charity, have a tag sale, bring them to consignment shops, or some combination of these ideas. You will need to throw some things away.

Then, go room by room and start packing up! Save rooms you use daily – like the kitchen and bathroom – for last. Start in the living room, guest bedroom, or study. When packing books, be careful not to pack boxes to heavy. Take extra care with electronics. Use bubble wrap, packing paper, or specialized boxes when available. Using towels and other home textiles as packing material is a great way to pack efficiently. That way, you can pack these items, and protect more fragile items at the same time.

Keep a small separate pile of “essentials.” These are the items that are not going n the moving truck including enough clothes for a few days, a few toys for the kids, personal electronics, family heirlooms, expensive jewelry, personal documents, medications, and personal toiletries.

To stay organized throughout your move, keep an inventory list. This could be a list of boxes for each room or even a list of items that are inside of each box. Use it to account for everything when you are done with your move.

How to Pack for a Move Checklist:

• Declutter your home
• Purchase or acquire moving boxes and packing supplies
• Don’t forget to get specialized boxes like wardrobe boxes and TV boxes
• Start by packing the least used rooms
• Pack each room before you move on to the next one.
• Finish by packing kitchen, bathroom and your own personal items
• Make sure to pack fragile items like dishes carefully
• Pack your own suitcase separately (personal documents and things you will need during the move)
• As you work, create your packing inventory

Packing doesn’t have to be stressful when you follow a checklist like this. Of course, one of the best ways to pack for a move is to hire professional packers, like our teams here at Fleet 53!

Example of How to Pack for a Move in 3 Days

So, you found out you are moving on short notice and you only have 3 days to pack. Spend the first day going through all your rooms and discarding items you no longer need. Take appropriate items to a local thrift shop, and dump garbage in the trash. Acquire boxes and packing supplies.

The second day, it is time to start packing. Start with your living room. Pack up books, media, decor, and electronics. Move onto the other rooms of the house, saving your personal items for last. Make sure to keep special track of important documents, expensive items, and family heirlooms. You will probably want to keep these items with you on moving day. Wrap delicate items with bubble wrap, towels, or packing paper to keep them safe.

On the third day, continue your packing efforts by going from room to room. Don’t start a new room until the previous one is finished! Be sure not to overpack boxes. Finish by packing your personal suitcase of clothing, medication and other items you will need on moving day and until your items arrive at your new home.

In Conclusion

Packing can be stressful, but when you follow these packing tips, it will be easier. If you don’t want to deal with it at all learn more about our packing services here.