How to Prepare Your Bedroom Belongings for Removal

Posted on February 3, 2024

One of the most challenging rooms to pack is the bedroom, where you have many personal and delicate items. How can you prepare your bedroom belongings for removal without damaging or losing them? Here are some tips from Hagsveh LTD, a professional removal company serving the Swansea community.

1. Sort out your items. Before you start packing, go through your bedroom and decide what you want to keep, donate, sell, or throw away. This will help you reduce the clutter and save space and money on packing materials and transportation. You can use the four-box method: label four boxes as keep, donate, sell, and trash, and put each item in the corresponding box. Be ruthless and only keep what you really need or love.

2. Gather your packing supplies. You will need different types of packing materials depending on the nature and size of your items. Some of the essential supplies are:

- Cardboard boxes of various sizes

- Bubble wrap or packing paper for fragile items

- Tape and scissors

- Labels and markers

- Ziplock bags for small items

- Vacuum bags for bulky items like bedding and pillows

- Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes

You can buy these supplies from Hagsveh LTD or any other reputable supplier.

3. Pack your clothes. There are different ways to pack your clothes depending on how you want to store them. If you want to keep them folded, you can use regular cardboard boxes or suitcases. Make sure to fill any empty spaces with packing paper or towels to prevent the clothes from shifting during transit. If you want to keep them hanging, you can use wardrobe boxes, which have a metal bar inside for hangers. This way, you can avoid wrinkles and creases on your clothes. You can also use vacuum bags to compress your clothes and save space.

4. Pack your shoes. Shoes can be tricky to pack because they come in different shapes and sizes. The best way to pack them is to wrap each pair in packing paper or bubble wrap and place them in a shoe box or a cardboard box. You can also stuff them with socks or paper to help them retain their shape. Make sure to label the box with the type and number of shoes inside.

5. Pack your jewelry and accessories. Jewelry and accessories are small and delicate items that can easily get tangled, lost, or damaged during a move. The best way to pack them is to use ziplock bags, jewelry boxes, or egg cartons. You can also wrap them in tissue paper or bubble wrap and place them in a small cardboard box. Make sure to label the box clearly and keep it with you during the move.

6. Pack your books and documents. Books and documents are heavy items that can add a lot of weight to your boxes. The best way to pack them is to use small or medium-sized cardboard boxes that can support their weight. You can also use book boxes, which are specially designed for books and have handles for easy carrying. Make sure to pack the books vertically or horizontally, but not diagonally, as this can damage their spines. You can also use packing paper or bubble wrap to fill any gaps in the box.

7. Pack your electronics and gadgets. Electronics and gadgets are expensive and sensitive items that can easily get damaged by moisture, dust, or shocks during a move. The best way to pack them is to use their original boxes if you still have them, or use sturdy cardboard boxes with plenty of padding inside. You can also use anti-static bags or bubble wrap to protect them from static electricity. Make sure to label the box with the name and model of the device inside.

8. Pack your bedding and pillows. Bedding and pillows are bulky items that can take up a lot of space in your boxes. The best way to pack them is to use vacuum bags, which can reduce their volume by up to 80%. You can also use large cardboard boxes or trash bags if you don't have vacuum bags. Make sure to seal the bags or boxes tightly to prevent dust or moisture from getting in.

9. Pack your artwork and mirrors. Artwork and mirrors are fragile items that can easily get broken or scratched during a move. The best way to pack them is to use picture boxes, which are specially designed for artwork and mirrors and have adjustable sizes and corners. You can also use cardboard corners, bubble wrap, or blankets to protect the edges and surfaces of your artwork and mirrors.

10. Pack your lamps and lampshades. Lamps and lampshades are delicate items that can easily get bent or broken during a move. The best way to pack them is to disassemble them first and pack each part separately in a cardboard box with plenty of padding inside. You can also use bubble wrap or packing paper to wrap each part and secure it with tape. Make sure to label the box with the name and location of the lamp.

These are some of the tips on how to prepare your bedroom belongings for removal. If you need more help or advice, you can contact Hagsveh LTD, a professional removal company that can handle your move with care and efficiency. We offer a range of services, including packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking. We also have insurance coverage for your peace of mind. To get a free quote, visit our website or call us today.

You can also chose our 'Hire & Relax' option, and let us do it all the job for you. That is how the removal should look like in Swansea area!
Read more about Hagsveh's Hire & Relax plan here