Secrets To Packing and Moving Clothes
When it comes to packing and moving clothes, you have to think outside of the box. Taking the same approach as the rest of your belongings, by stuffing them inside traditional boxes, will likely turn them into a wrinkled mess. Granted, you can always re-wash and dry your clothes after settling into your new home, but there are other, more energy-efficient methods for packing clothes.
Before we go into the various techniques on how to pack and move clothes, it’s important to note that garments should be separated based on who owns them. Don’t make the mistake of packing all of your family’s clothing together, as doing so will force you to separate it after you move – a tedious task that can be avoided with labels.
If you have travel luggage laying around your home, you should use it to store some of your garments. Just a single medium-to-large-sized luggage bag can hold a dozen or so different garments. And best of all, most name-brand luggage is designed to protect clothing against wrinkles and damages. Just remember to label the outside so you know who the garments belong to.
When packing your garments in a suitcase or luggage bag, take a minute or two to neatly fold them beforehand. As long as they aren’t tossed around too much during transit, they should hold their form without developing wrinkles.
Garment bags may also prove useful when packing clothes for a move. A vinyl zippered garment bag can safely hold several different garments, protecting them against in-transit damage. You can usually purchase them online or in various apparel and department stores.
Garment bags are available in reusable and disposable models. The reusable type feature a synthetic material with a zipper on the front, whereas the disposable type are usually made of a clear plastic wrap. Disposable garment bags cost less for obvious reasons, but they aren’t quite as effective at protecting garments.
While traditional boxes are typically a poor choice for packing shirts, pants and other “large” garments, they can still be used for socks, underwear, ties, scarves, and other small items. Go through your wardrobe and transfer small garments such as this into a medium-sized box.
There are boxes designed specifically for garments on hangers. Also known as wardrobe boxes, these exceptionally tall boxes feature a built-in metal bar at the top that’s used to hang garments. The downside to using wardrobe boxes, however, is their cost. At $30-$40 bucks a pop, moving an entire wardrobe via these boxes can quickly burn a hole in your wallet.
Our team of moving professionals are here to help. We specialize in making your move as stress-free as possible and we would love to help with your next move. Get a free online moving quote today.
Comments Off on Secrets To Packing and Moving Clothes
