You’ve chosen the day for your big move, picked out your Seattle moving services, and now it’s time to get your precious household items packed. You might know exactly what you’re taking with you, but how do you make sure they get to their end destination in the same condition they started off? Follow these essential packing tips and make sure you protect your possessions as best as you can.
1. Make the most of suitcases
If you have luggage boxes to spare, don’t send them off empty. Fill them with your clothes - it saves space and keeps your favorite wardrobe items in pristine condition.
2. Worried about expensive rugs or drapes?
Chances are they might benefit from a cleaning. Get them professionally laundered and keep them in the wrappers they will be returned to you in. Then enjoy them in your new home - fresh, clean and looking their best.
3. Say no to newspaper
Newspaper may be the cheapest material to use for packing delicate items like plates or vases, but often the ink will run and stain them. Invest in some bubble wrap instead. It offers better protection and won’t leave marks. You can then use newspaper for additional layers of protection over the wrap.
4. Be careful with your bed
Buy mattress bags and cover your mattress and box spring. The last thing you want is for your bed to end up damp, dusty or damaged during your move - it might ruin your chances of sleeping peacefully in your new home.
5. Shrink wrap your furniture
A roll of shrink wrap doesn’t just stretch far in the kitchen. Wrap your furniture like sofas or wood chairs and you have an instant waterproof barrier of protection. While you’re shifting and rearranging these items, the wrap will help prevent scratches and scruffs too.
6. Choose your boxes wisely
Use sturdy, quality boxes for your fragile items, so there is less chance of them collapsing. Use bigger boxes for lighter items and for your heavier goods like books or DVDs, use small boxes as they become heavy fast and you’ll need to move them around easily.
7. Time makes a difference
Be cautious - if you plan to store your homeware for periods longer than a week, using sealed plastic covers could combine with moisture and turn your furniture moldy!
In these instances, resort to canvas tarps or sheets.
Good luck on your big move!
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