It’s time to pack up your South Beach condo for a move to Miami. Any move can be a stressful process. Here are some tips for getting your packing done quickly and smoothly.
#1 Use a Variety of Boxes
Weighty items like books should be in smaller packing boxes, so they don’t get too heavy. Larger boxes are handy for bulky items like pillows and comforters. Medium boxes are great for most other needs. Use specialty boxes when needed.
The movers will get each box from your unit, down the elevator or stairs, and into the moving truck. Pack to ensure the contents are safe and nothing is too heavy.
#2 Don’t Leave Empty Spaces
When moving, make sure you make use of every space. According to Cheap Movers Miami, if you don’t pack boxes fully, the contents could get damaged in transit. Stuff crumpled newspaper or packing peanuts in the voids around fragile objects.
Another side to this is to use empty spaces to your advantage. For example, don’t empty dresser drawers. Take them out and wrap the entire thing with plastic wrap. The contents are safe and the drawers are easy to take out of the condo unit.
Other examples include:
- Pack wheeled suitcases with books or heavy dishware wrapped in towels
- Use large pots for packing your spices and small kitchen gadgets
- Wrap the filled silverware organizer with plastic wrap
#3 Make Use of Your Soft Items
Your towels, linen, socks, and other soft items are ideal packing materials. Put glasses down into thick tube socks for extra padding. Wrap towels around lamp bases. Place washcloths between dishes. Roll sharp knives into kitchen towels.
#4 Pack a Moving Essentials Bag
Even though South Beach is just across the MacArthur Causeway from Miami, you should pack a moving essentials bag. Moving day is often chaotic and stressful. The essentials bag contains the items you need during the move and right after you get into your new place.
Things to include in your bag:
- Medication
- Pet supplies
- Chargers
- Important documents
- A change of clothes
- Basic toiletries
#5 Label and Color Code
As you are packing a box, take the time to label the outside. A quick note of its contents will help you find things quickly during the unpacking process. Assign a color code to each room in your new place (red for the kitchen, blue for bedroom, etc.). Then add a colored label to the box to indicate where it’s supposed to go. The movers can quickly sort boxes into the right rooms.
Before you close the box, take a quick picture from the top as a reminder of what’s inside. The technique is especially handy for boxes that contain a mixture of items.
These packing tips will make preparing for the move much more manageable. It also helps make unpacking much simpler. Which tips do you plan on using?