How to Pack Clothes for Moving

Organizing and arranging your wardrobe is one of the most demanding things when you are moving. Therefore, you should get a few tips on how to pack clothes for moving. It is necessary to take more time for that project and not do it in a rush, especially when you have to decide which items to take with you. Speaking about that, here are three questions you should ask yourself when deciding what to take with you and what to throw away.

• Do I like to wear this?
• Does it fit?
• Does it look worn out?
• Keep in mind that the more you get rid of, the less you will have to move and pay to the movers.

How to pack clothes for moving

Get rid of things that you do not need anymore

When separating clothes that you do not need anymore, choose one of the three options − sell, donate, or throw.

• Garage and online sale: In the past, people were organizing a garage sale more often, but now the younger crowd is more focused on the online sale. That’s especially convenient these days in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the famous sites for sale are: Amazon, eBay, Craigslist, or you can use social media like Facebook or Instagram to advertise your sale.
• Donate: If you do not want to sell your stuff and get some extra cash, you can donate them anytime to the people who need it the most in a charity center. Before donating to someone, remember to check if clothes are still in good condition.
• Throw away: Everything that is damaged or torn- throw it, or you can keep it for wrapping other stuff (artwork, TV, electronics, etc.) during a move.

Prepare one suitcase with your essentials

When you are moving to another town, city, or country, your possessions may be late. As a consequence, it will be better to prepare one suitcase at least for two weeks of necessary stuff and keep it near to you.

Pack your clothes systematically

When you are packing clothes, the best way is to stay organized, which will help later. For example, separate your clothes into these categories: material, type, and season.  Packing stuff like that may be hard up front, but your work will be so much easier when taking them out because there is no need to hunt for them in different boxes.

Hang your clothes in wardrobe boxes

Using wardrobe boxes is an excellent way to transport hanging clothes. They have a hanging rack across the top. Place them on a hanger, and make sure to protect clothes from dust, dirt, and wrinkles. By doing so, there will be no need to iron them later.

Use garbage or vacuum bags to protect your clothes

• Garbage bags are a useful and cheap alternative to cover your clothes from dust and dirt. How does that work? It is not complicated at all. The only thing you need to do is to make a hole in the bag bottom and pull the hanger with clothes through the hole. Tie a knot on the bottom and use a twist tie to hold the hanger together.
• Vacuum bags are more convenient for packing, especially for clothes that are out of season. The advantage of using vacuum bags is when taking the air out, they will take less space in your closet.

Be aware of one downside of using garbage bags or vacuum bags-they are slippery. That means you can’t place one on top of the other, plus they tear very easily and create damage to your clothes.

Packing clothes in plastic wraps

Plastic wraps are a more suitable choice for packing clothes because they are more durable than garbage bags. Plus, they will protect clothes better, and they are not slippery like garbage or vacuum bags.

Pack your shoes and accessories separately

Packing your shoes separately from your clothes will help you to protect them from dirt. Plastic shopping bags may help you to wrap them properly and separate them from others. Also, the shoebox is making packing simple, so if you have them go ahead and use them. Afterward, you can place all shoeboxes in one big box, or big suitcase, which will make unpacking simple because all shoes are in the same place.

Additional tips for packing clothes

• Before packing your clothes, always make sure it is completely dry. Otherwise, wet clothes may cause odor smell or mildew and pass to your other clothes too.
• Pack hats in a separate box that will not twist them and change their shape.
• Always place heavy items at the bottom of the box, and use a double box if necessary to prevent them from falling apart during the relocation.
• Keep your high-value items in a safe place near you, and do not put them together with your clothes because you can lose them. When you are packing high-value items, always make an inventory list where you will write details like item name, item description SKU number or serial, quantity, and make a photo of the item. The benefit of creating an inventory list may help you with an insurance claim in the case of accidents.

Label boxes before pack your clothes

When you put your clothes inside the cardboard box, do not forget to label the box. Write what category of clothes is there, along with the room where they belong, which will make things easier for you and movers when your stuff finally arrives at your new address.

Hire professional movers to help you with packing

Packing and moving require a lot of free time, which is not possible many times because of work and other daily activities. Therefore, if you need any help with packing, our moving company with professional and reliable workers is there for you. Contact NYC moving and storage today to get a moving quote for your upcoming relocation.