Packing your possessions for a new move can be a very labor-intensive task, and it might be something that you have little experience doing. This can cause you to make some simple mistakes during the process. In particular, it can be common for individuals to make mistakes when it comes to packing their clothes. To help you avoid this mistake, you should keep the following few tips in mind.

Fill The Drawers

There are some individuals that might assume they should remove any clothing from the dresser drawers. While this may seem like it would make sense, it should be noted that it can be easier and more space efficient to fill the drawers with clothes. When doing this, you will want to remove the drawers from the dresser and fold your clothing as tightly as possible before placing it in the drawer. Once you have filled the drawer, you should wrap the drawer in plastic wrap to help prevent the clothing from falling out.

Use Vacuum Compression Bags

For items that can not fit in the drawers, you should consider investing in vacuum compression bags. These bags are made of a thick plastic with a valve that can attach to a vacuum. When you attach a vacuum of this valve and turn it on, the air inside the  bag will be removed, which will compress the clothing. While these bags may seem somewhat expensive, the can dramatically reduce the amount of space that will be needed to pack your clothing.

Leave Out A Change Of Clothes

During the packing process, some people will make the mistake of packing all of their clothing. However, the process of loading and unloading your possessions can cause you to become extremely sweaty or you may spill substances on your clothing. By leaving out a change of clothes, you will be able to change into clean clothing for the ride in the moving truck, which can be especially important during moves that will require a lengthy truck ride.

Preparing your clothing for a move can see like an intimidating task, and this can be especially true for those with large wardrobes. To help you avoid making some simple oversights, you should make sure that you fill your dresser drawers before the move, invest in compression bags and leave out a change of clothing for your ride. Using these simple steps can help this part of your move go as smoothly as possible.

For residential movers, contact a moving company such as Midway Moving & Storage.