Clothing is one of the easier items to pack up for a move or storage. But you still want to take care so that you don’t damage any of your clothes when packing them up. Here are a few tips to make packing your clothes easier:
- Overpacking and overstuffing boxes is the most likely way people damage their own clothes. Too many clothes in one container can make it too heavy very quickly. Use several smaller boxes, rather than one large one. When overstuffed, boxes lose their rigidity and have a tendency to rip and collapse.
- Pack all your loose articles in bags, such as shoes, socks, undergarments, etc. If the wardrobe boxes are big enough, these bags can be stored at the bottom, beneath the hanging clothes. This helps conserve space.
- Your dresser drawers can also be used to pack your clothes in. If this is what you decide to do, take the drawers out of the dresser and move separately. This makes the dresser much lighter and easier to handle during the move. Secure the drawers so that the don't slide out during packing or transport.
- Wardrobe boxes are an excellent solution for packing clothing. Wardrobe boxes have a rod on the top of the box on which clothes can be hanged and will prevent overcrowding and overstuffing
- Don’t stack any other boxes on top of those with clothing in them. This may crush the box and damage your clothes. These boxes tend to be lighter and are good candidates for the top of a stack!
Follow these tips and your clothing will be safe during your move. If storing your clothes, remember to keep them in a dry, cool place. Avoid storing them anywhere that bugs and moisture can damage your clothing and consider using aromatic cedar hangers or inserts as well as moth balls. Happy storing!
Christopher Johnston
FlexBox Mobile Storage
888 GoFlexBox (463-5392)
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