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The Best Hacks for Packing Clothes for a Move<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Moving\nday is an exciting time, but one that also requires lots of planning too.\nThere\u2019s transportation to organize, personal days to take from work, plus cleaning\nand decluttering to plan and schedule\u2026 it\u2019s safe to say that you\u2019re going to be\nvery busy. \n\nMoving\nto a new house is stressful enough, without the worry of how to pack up clothes\non top of everything\nelse you own<\/a>. Take on our top tips and make this job easier. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packing Clothes for a Move: Top Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Have a Sort Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The\nbest place to start when you need to pack clothes for moving is to take some\ntime to sort through your wardrobe. Get rid of anything that no longer fits, is\nripped or worn or just isn\u2019t up to the job anymore and clear these out. Separate\nyour clothing into keep, throw away and donate piles. You can donate lightly\nused items to your local goodwill or sell them online to make a few dollars to\nput towards those new home renovations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking\nthe time to clear out some clothing will make the packing process easier. There\u2019ll\nbe less to sort through and move between properties.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launder Your Clothing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you do\nanything, ensure your clothes are freshly laundered and ready for packing. No\none wants to open a box to musty smelling clothes, so take some time to check\nthrough and wash all your clothes before the big move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to give\nyour packed clothes a boost of freshness or will be storing them elsewhere\nduring the move, pop some scented sachets or even dryer sheets into the box. This\nwill keep them smelling great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ironing and pressing\nyour clothes before packing will also keep them neat and ready to wear when you\npull them back out. Pressed clothes can help save on space, so you can squeeze\nmore into those boxes and bags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organize by Article of Clothing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Organization when\npacking clothes for a move can really help when it comes to that mammoth job of\nunpacking later. Take some time to pile up your wardrobe into categories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could keep all\nyour jeans together, pile up T-shirts and carefully fold your gym gear into a\nneat bundle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can\norganize your clothes by occasion. Formal wear in one box, work clothes in\nanother and weekend sweats can be packed up and kept together, ready for that\nfirst movie night in your new place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means when you\nget to your new property you can pack away your wardrobe and drawers with ease,\nas everything is already organized for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Invest in Storage Boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wardrobe boxes are an\ningenious idea. These tall, slim boxes feature a rail inside that allows you to\nsimply move everything, while still on the hanger, out of the wardrobe and into\nthe box. Then, you close this up with packing tape and take it with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It saves time when\npacking clothes for a move and keeps formal wear such as suits and dresses\nwrinkle free. You\u2019ll need two people to move these between properties and it\u2019s\nbest that you avoid overloading them with clothes. Lightweight dresses and\nshirts are best reserved for wardrobe boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrap Hanging Clothes with Garbage Bags <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Protect your clothes\nfrom damage and spills during the moving process. Wrap hanging clothes\nindividually with garbage bags. It\u2019s also a great option if you need to keep\nclothing clean and ready to wear upon arrival. Simply push a hole through the\ntop of the bag using the hook of a hanger and let the bag drape across,\nprotecting from moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, pull\nout those dry-cleaning bags you have stored in a drawer somewhere and use these\nto wrap your clothes in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put your vacation\nluggage bags to good use and fill these with clothes instead. Luggage bags are\ntypically very strong and made for packing clothes into, plus they\u2019re much\neasier to carry and move from place to place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Luggage Bags and Briefcases <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend opting\nfor your vacation suitcase when packing folded or rolled up clothes. So those\nneatly folded t-shirts and sweaters will easily slot into place and even folded\ntrousers and nightwear. Alternatively, they\u2019re a great choice for off-season\nclothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means if you\u2019re\nmoving in the height of summer, you can pack your winter clothing into your\nsuitcase. Then simply store this out of the way until you need it later in the\nyear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacuum Seal Off-Season Clothes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Create more room in your\nboxes or luggage bags by vacuum sealing bulky seasonal clothing, such as coats\nor long summer dresses and skirts. Keep in mind that anything you vacuum seal\nwill need pressing and ironing later. Only do this with clothing that you won\u2019t\nneed straight away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacuum seal bags can\ncompress a huge number of clothes into a small and manageable package, perfect\nfor transportation later.  It\u2019s a great\noption that allows you to squeeze more into one bag and maximize on space in\nthat moving van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Label Clothing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once you\u2019ve organized\nyour clothes and packed them away in their assigned boxes, it\u2019s a good idea to\nlabel them. This means you can quickly allocate them to the right places when\nyou arrive, with no confusion over what items need to go where. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Label them up by room,\nperson, or by type \u2013 it\u2019s completely up to you. We think labelling by room is\nthe best idea. If you\u2019ve packed all your kids\u2019 clothing in one box, label this\nwith their name. They can then take responsibility for getting it to their new\nroom and feel like they\u2019re helping with the moving process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also avoids mix ups\nbetween siblings that are around the same age (no one wants a fight on moving\nday!) and ensures nothing gets missed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Moving Clothes Separate <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One vital tip is to\nensure you set aside clothes for your moving day. It\u2019s easy to get wrapped up\nin the packing process and before you know it you wake up on the morning of\nyour move with nothing to wear! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfortable clothes\nthat you find easy to bend and crouch in are ideal. We recommend throwing on\nthose gym leggings or comfy jeans and a slouchy t-shirt that you don\u2019t mind\ngetting dirty or sweaty while moving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also a good idea\nto keep your linen basket unpacked so you can throw in your clothes from the\nnight before and move this easily into your new space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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