Moving house can be an overwhelming experience, whether you’re moving locally within Busselton or moving across the state of WA. However, proper planning and organization can help make the process much smoother. One important aspect of moving is packing household items into removal boxes. Here are some tips from Curly’s packing pro’s on how to pack your belongings efficiently and effectively for a stress-free move.
- Gather Supplies: Before you start packing, make sure you have all the necessary supplies on hand. You will need removal boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, packing tape, and markers. It’s a good idea to buy more supplies than you think you will need to avoid running out midway through the packing process. Curly’s Removals stocks a great range of quality packing materials available from our warehouse in Busselton.
- Sort and Declutter: Before you start packing, take some time to sort through your belongings and declutter. This will not only reduce the number of items you need to pack, but it will also make unpacking easier in your new home. Donate or sell items you no longer need or want, and dispose of anything that is broken or beyond repair.
- Start with Fragile Items: When packing fragile items such as dishes, glasses, and ornaments, use plenty of packing paper or bubble wrap to cushion them. Wrap each item individually, and place them in the box in a way that they won’t touch each other. Fill any gaps in the box with packing paper to prevent items from shifting during transit and fill the top of the box with extra scrunched paper to ensure the box doesn’t collapse when stacked.
- Pack Room by Room: Pack one room at a time, starting with the least-used items first. Label each box with the room it belongs to and a brief description of the contents. This will make it easier to unpack and ensure that items are placed in the correct room in your new home.
- Don’t Overpack Boxes: It can be tempting to fill boxes to the brim to reduce the number of boxes you need to move, but overpacking can lead to damage or breakage of your items during transit. Instead, pack boxes with a reasonable amount of weight, and fill any gaps with packing paper or bubble wrap.
- Label Boxes Clearly: Use a marker to label each box with the room it belongs to and a brief description of the contents. This will make it easier to unpack and ensure that items are placed in the correct room in your new home. You can also use color-coded labels to make it easier to identify boxes belonging to a particular room.
- Pack Essential Items Separately: Pack a separate box with essential items that you will need immediately upon arrival at your new home. This box should include things like toiletries, a change of clothes, and any important documents, medications, phone chargers or car keys.
Moving house can be a daunting task, but with proper planning and organization, it doesn’t have to be stressful. By following these tips for packing household items into removal boxes, you can ensure that your belongings are transported safely and efficiently to your new home.
If you are still overwhelmed by the thought of packing up your entire life, give Curly’s Removals a call. We offer a full pre pack service where we send our packing pro’s into your home with all the necessary equipment and securely pack it ready for removal. It couldn’t be easier!