The General Packing Guide for Boxes
Packing is one of the most important details when planning a move. (Unless you’re just moving furniture, in which case, packing doesn’t matter at all).
This guide to packing up your boxes will be a huge help in the beginning stages of move preparation.
When movers use the phrase packing, they are talking about putting contents in boxes. They are not talking about furniture.
As soon as people know they have to move, one of the first things they think of is “will all my furniture fit”?
Well, this is obviously very important; but the other real important detail to consider is “will all of my contents fit!?”
Whether or not everything will fit, one fact remains; who is going to pack all of the contents?
This packing boxes guide is split up into three sections:
Self-Pack (Do It Yourself)
Partial Pack (You do some and the Movers do some)
Full Pack (Movers Pack Everything)
Self-Pack
So you decided to pack everything yourself. Kudos to you!
This is a great option to save some money, as well as to prep/organize ahead of the move.
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to happen in the spring; it could happen before you know you’re moving.
As you’re packing, get rid of unwanted items.
You can sell small things online with eBay or donate to local charities like the Lupus Foundation.
A lot of these items you no longer need (example: kids toys that have been outgrown).
Another option, which could seem wasteful is to simply throw the items out!
Once you do the purge, you can start to pack.
I’d suggest packing one room at a time. From least used room to the most used room.
As you pack up each box, label it for the room it belongs in as well as any indicator for your knowledge as to what’s inside.
I do not recommend writing paragraphs on the box; instead you can keep a notebook that lists each box number and the contents.
This will be useful when unpacking and you’re looking for specific items.
As for your closets, I recommend sorting and then packing what’s on the top of the closet and what’s on the bottom of the closet.
These items are usually thrown in and forgotten about. It’s a good place to start purging early and then packing later on.
The clothes on hangers? Leave them. We bring wardrobe boxes to each move and will pack that for you at no extra charge.
Finally, the dreaded kitchen. The kitchen is the most challenging room to pack.
Using high quality packing boxes will ensure the safe packing and relocation of all of your kitchen items.
Always pack with plenty of paper/cushioning; pack the heaviest items on the bottom and lighter items towards the top.
Use plenty of paper throughout this process. Repeat until the whole kitchen is packed up.
I recommend you to start packing your kitchen at least one week in advance of the move.
Be prepared with disposable dishes and utensils and plan on ordering take out for the last couple of days before the move.
If that’s not your style, then keep only the bare minimum unpacked for the number of people in your home (number of dishes, utensils, cups, mugs; plus one baking dish and frying dish).
That can easily be packed last minute.
Partial Pack
Another option is to have a partial pack.
This is a very popular option.
You can pack up all the non-breakables and other important items; while the movers can pack up the breakable items.
Whether you want us to pack just the TV, the pictures on the wall or the kitchen- you get to choose.
It’s an A La Carte option for your moving preparation.
Depending on the quantity, it can be done on the same day of the move or a day earlier.
Full-Pack
If the idea of packing and organizing your home seems to be too much stress, lucky for you we offer Full Packing services.
In one day (or more depending on size of home and amount of contents), our crew will have everything packed, prepped and ready to move.
All you need to do is be present and act as “point person”. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
Deciding on a packing plan in advance is important.
Naturally, things change; some customers bite off more than they can chew, and they need more last-minute help.
This guide to packing boxes should have helped you recognize what needs to be done ahead of your upcoming move.
Either way, keeping in contact with your moving consultant before the move is key to having a seamless and smooth move experience.
Call Flatbush Moving today to discuss your packing options.
