Don’t Procrastinate!

You should start packing the moment you find out you need home removals. Despite dreading the packing process, it's much easier if you start early and take little steps at a time. You're heading for a disaster if you put it off for too long. You'll be surprised by how long packing takes. When possible, get everything done in advance. If you are too busy to start your move properly, then getting some professional help right away with moving and packing services might be very helpful.

Pack Small Things First!

Couple and boxes
Did you promise yourself you'd read those books but never found the time? Put those in first, followed by offseason clothing, holiday decorations, and your best china. This way, you can pack more necessary items later because those things will be out of the way. You can get free moving boxes that you can use for your move, you might need a lot on your interstate removal, which many people don't realize, so take advantage of this today. City Removalists has all the free moving boxes you need.

Set Aside a Space for Packing!

Find a room you don’t use often. Collect empty boxes and packing supplies such as bubble wrap, tape, and markers on one side and the filled, packed boxes on the other. That way, all the things you’ll need will be in one place.

Mark Boxes According to Room and Use!

Lady writing in a box
Make sure you have the boxes you'll need for your first day in your new home. Make sure you label the boxes with a brightly coloured sticker or marker, so you'll know where to begin. Assign the remaining boxes to the rooms in your new house. It is not necessary for you to do this all on your own.

Fill up Dressers!

Moving doesn't mean emptying your dressers. Make sure they are full of clothing and other non-fragile items, so you aren't wasting time and space. Plastic household wrap can be used to close the drawers. Tape drawers should not be used to close them. Your dressers' finish can be ruined by tape.

Soft Items should be placed in trash bags!

Woman holding garbages
Moving squishy belongings such as pillows, sheets, and clothing that cannot fit into dressers takes up less room on the removalists' truck when they are packed in heavy-duty trash bags. In addition to fitting into tight spaces that cannot accommodate a box, they also provide extra protection for your delicate items. You can find any extra materials you may need on our packing materials page.

The last thing you should pack is the stuff you need right away!

Did you mark the boxes you'd need first thing in the morning with a special mark? These should be saved for last, since they will be the first things the removalists will bring inside your new house. A vehicle can be a great way to transport some items. You will find that following these tips will ensure that your removal goes smoothly. You can find even more tips and hints on our blog. We do a lot of removals in Penrith, if you need us please give us a call on 1300 441 331.