Packing Tips from The Pros

Looking for ways to make your NYC move simple and stress free? Take these packing tips from the pros – they’ll help you stay organized, protect your possessions, and save you time.

Packing Tip #1: Only One Room in a Box

Simplify the unpacking process by consistently packing only items from one room in each moving box you use. Have a kitchen box, a living room box, etc – and don’t mix items together. That way when you vitally need your toothbrush after the move, you can easily find it in the bathroom box.

Packing Tip #2: Food Storage Bags Are Your Friend

Use one-gallon ziplock-style food storage bags to keep small items organized and together during your move. Items like silverware, toiletries, spices, and the like are easier to move when they’re collected into a single unit. You’ll save time and avoid aggravation!

Packing Tip #3: Label Your Electronics Cords as You Pack Them

Streamline set up by labeling the cords for your television, gaming systems, computers, and other electronics while you’re packing them. If you have the original boxes and packing materials for your electronic items, use these to pack them during the move. Otherwise, make sure to get sturdy moving boxes and foam padding to cushion and protect your tech.

Packing Tip #4: Vertical Stacks Save Space

Whether you’re packing plates or books, stacking items vertically can help you get more into each box and minimize breakage. Use cushioning materials between each plate just like you would in a horizontal stack.

Packing Tip #5: Stretch Wrap Everything!

Furniture and large items you want to protect from damage should definitely be stretch wrapped, perhaps with a protective moving blanket underneath the wrap for an extra layer of cushioning. Use stretch wrap to keep small items contained in boxes. Wrapping small or lightweight moving boxes together with stretch wrap can make for a faster loading and unloading process.

Packing Tip #6: Use Garbage Bags for Clothing, Bedding, Curtains & More

Speedy packing is possible when you use large garbage bags to pack clothing, bedding, curtains and other soft fabric items. Keep hanging clothes on the hangers & secure the hanger tops together with tape or a zip tie. At your new address, all you have to do is remove the tape or zip tie and hang your clothes in the closet.

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