How to Pack For Your Upcoming Move

Let’s face it; packing for an upcoming move is never an easy walk in the park. The move in and of itself can be stressful enough. But, if done right, packing can be manageable and even enjoyable.

As one of the most experienced moving companies in Portland, we’ve had our fair share of challenges with packing. That’s why we have rounded up these 8 simple hacks that’ll help you pack for your move in no time.

Declutter

It might sound a little corny, but decluttering before a move can make packing effortless easy. It’ll not only help you to get your ducks in a row, but you will also have a chance to get rid of items you might no longer need. The rule of thumb is to purge belongings you have not used in the past 12 months or so. Of course, don’t get rid of that vintage vase grandma gifted you.

Pro Tip: Before you pack or hire your favorite Fairview movers, be sure to sift through your closets and declutter thoroughly.

Sort Your Belongs from Category to Category

Most people sort their items from room to room. That’s a big no-no if you want to pack more efficiently. Instead, start off by sorting your clothing, for instance, and pack them in their respective boxes before moving to the next category.

Get Enough Packing Boxes and Materials

The last thing you want is to run to a department store in the middle of packing for more boxes. It’ll dampen your packing spirit, waste time, and can rack up your moving costs. So get enough, if not extra packing boxes. The same goes for other packing materials like bubble wrap, masking tape, Styrofoam, etc. The good news is that all these items can be included in your free moving quote.

Bring in a Sitter

If you have kids or pets, you want someone who’ll take care of and entertain them while you focus on packing. That’s part of moving 101.

Hire Labor Help

Packing can be exhausting, if not downright daunting. Perhaps you’re too busy with work. Why not bring in packing help to make the entire process super-easy? The good thing is that any full service moving company can offer packing help as part of the package.

Call in Favors

As they say, there is power in numbers. So, reach out to your trusted colleagues, friends and family to lighten the load for you.

Labeling is Crucial

Even when you use top-notch moving companies in Portland, be sure to leverage a number-based labeling system.

Pack Heavy Items in Smaller Boxes

If you have moved before, you know that heavy boxes can be a huge hassle. That’s why you need to pack light items in larger boxes, and heavy stuff in smaller boxes. Do this and you’ll thank us later.

Wrap-Up

Packing for your move shouldn’t be hard. It helps to hire reputable packers to take some pressure off of you.