Safe Ship Moving Services: Packing the Home Inside Out

Safe Ship Moving Services: The Best Ways to Pack Your Home

Packing the different rooms and areas of the home requires different strategies. Here are some expert tips by Safe Ship Moving Services on how to pack room by room.

The Kitchen and Dining Room.

Safe Ship Moving Services mentions that after you gather all your packing supplies, proceed to the kitchen and dining room. As an added note, take care of your kitchen appliances by packing them properly. It could very well save you a huge amount of stress.

For the food items and leftovers that you won't be able to take with you, it would be advisable to get rid of them, or better yet, to donate them. Get rid of any open packages to avoid messes and spills. 

Please make sure all kitchen appliances, such as toasters, blenders, coffee makers, and more, are emptied and cleaned well before they're packed. Wrap their cords in a plastic bag before putting them inside the appliance, says Safe Ship Moving Services. Packing appliances in their original boxes is also highly recommended.

Just like in any other place of the home, all breakable items should be in boxes labeled "FRAGILE" or "BREAKABLE." Use bubble wrap, towels, old clothes, and newspaper to stack smaller dishes to keep them from breaking during the move. Use kitchen towels, newspaper, cardboard pieces, and linens to line boxes. These can also serve as bumpers for plates and china. Roll rugs and secure them using plastic ties or rope.

The Bathrooms

Now, let's head over to the bathrooms, which are neglected and overlooked when it comes to packing. 

Safe Ship Moving Services recommends packing your bathroom necessities last. 

Make sure all toiletries are closed and sealed, and they won't leak in plastic bags. Pack any medications separately, and be sure to label the box accordingly.

The Bedrooms

There are a lot of things that need packing in the bedrooms of your home.

Check your cabinets. Leave hanging clothes on hangers as you place them directly in boxes or your moving containers.

Keep valuable possessions like jewelry and important documents in a secure case or box. Keep these with you. Please don't leave them in the moving truck. You can thread thin necklaces through drinking straws. 

You can also utilize toilet paper rolls to keep these necklaces from getting tangled. Buttons can also keep your earrings together, says Safe Ship Moving Services. 

Put loose items in luggage cases or suitcases for quick packing. Shoes can be packed in their original boxes, if available, or inside larger boxes.

As for mattresses and furniture, protect them with old sheets and blankets for the move if you run out of bubble wrap. Put all bedding and pillows in trash bags to protect them from dust, and put them in labeled moving boxes.

The Outdoor Areas and the Garage

While people often focus on the stuff inside the house, the outdoor and garage areas need a lot of planning as well.

Remove any charcoal, burnt wood, or propane tanks from grills, fire pits, and heaters. Clean furniture and break it down for easy moving. Then, keep the toolbox or tools you may need for the move and pack those last. 

Remember to cover any sharp tools with towels, cardboard, or their original carrying cases for safety. Finally, Safe Ship Moving Services says to recycle the light bulbs you'll no longer use.

Safe Ship Moving Services is a fully licensed and bonded interstate household goods moving broker. The company's mission is to give exceptional moving services, which are fueled by professionalism and integrity, as well as outstanding customer care. Learn more about its services by clicking here.