Sure, moving can be stressful. Packing, to-do lists and reminders, calls to make, bills to set up... But in the same time, moving is a great opportunity to wipe the slate clean and reinvent yourself. One would think that clothing would be the easiest thing to move, but once you start going through that closet, you suddenly realize that you went from having nothing to wear, to not having enough boxes, duffel bags and suitcases to pack ‘em all in. Clothing can also weigh heavy in weight, and that’s why it’s important to know how to properly pack. After all, you want to keep your garments safe from damage. So here’s the proper way to get it done: 1. Before putting them in boxes, sort through the clothes and pull out the clothing that you don’t plan on wearing, items that are too old or you simply don’t like anymore. Create a separate pile for them which you can donate, sale, give away to a friend or simply throw out. 2. With a rubber band or elastics, tie the hangers together so they’re easy to move around and pack. 3. Now that you’re left only with the clothes you plan on keeping, pull out the garments you’ll need access to immediately after the move. Items like pajamas and office clothes you’ll probably need right away, and the last thing you want to do is scramble through the boxes to find them. Remember here to also leave out the clothes you’ll need the day of the move. 4. Time to pack. Start by using your luggage first. The luggage is great for 2 reasons: one, you save money on having to buy boxes, and two- they’re easier to carry. If the luggage has wheels, you’ll be able to carry the clothes in and out of the house in a jiffy. If you have too many clothes and not enough luggage, place the most delicate garments in the luggage, and pack in boxes the sturdier ones, like jeans and coats. 5. The thought of quickly throwing everything from your closet into boxes sure is appealing, but the reality is that you want to pack the shoes separately from the clothing. This will not only prevent your clothes from getting dirty, but potentially damaged, especially if lady’s shoes with heels get tossed into the mix. If you’re worried about the shoes bending and not keeping form, stuff them with your socks. They’ll be safe, and you’ll get to pack the socks while you’re at it as well. 6. Use packaging tape to seal all the corners of the box, especially if there are any boxes of clothes you plan on putting into storage, and then cover the boxes with stretch plastic wraps. Doing so will prevent dust from sneaking in and also insure the safety of your boxes from any rain or leakage. If you found these tips to be helpful, ‘Like’ us on Facebook and join the community. We post weekly tips on moving, storing in storage units and more! Thinking of the safety of your clothes, US Storage Centers
