The key to a stress-free move is good planning and organizing before the movers arrive. One room that may be overwhelming to pack is the bathroom, mainly because there are so many tiny items and liquids to consider. Below is a brief guide to tackling bathrooms during a move and easily packing them up for your relocation.

Decluttering

The first step in packing a bathroom is to sort through what is in there. You are probably holding onto expired makeup and medication as well as half-empty containers of moisturizer and cleaners. Throw away old and unnecessary items to lighten your load. For medication, follow proper disposal procedures in your township.

Begin sorting the remaining items into categories like appliances, toiletries, beauty products, medication, linens, and cleaning supplies. As you organize, you may notice duplicates you don’t need. If you have two flat irons for your hair, test both and consider selling or donating one.

For creams, makeup, perfume, and deodorant, toss nearly empty containers and purchase new ones when you get to your new place. This reduces the chances of glass bottles and liquids breaking and spilling everywhere. Finally, assess your towels and linens, and get rid of ripped, old, and frayed ones.

Packing

Since you will still need to use your bathroom up until the day the movers arrive, packing everything away too early will be inconvenient and frustrating. Because some items are delicate and can spill easily, you also don’t want to rush getting everything together. Have each family member leave out necessities, like toothbrushes and medications, to be packed in a separate essentials bag.

Choose smaller boxes and make sure each is lined and padded with packing paper and a towel to strengthen the container. Before putting any open containers inside, place them in plastic baggies that will catch any spills during transport.

For fragile items, like glass bottles and mirrors, cover them in bubble wrap and packing foam before putting them in boxes. Label everything as bathroom supplies and write fragile on your delicate containers.

When you need reliable movers in the Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Indian Hill Terrace Park, and Hyde Park area, call Jeffers Moving & Storage Company. For more than 60 years this moving company has offered residents everything from safe furniture moving and storage to supplies to make their relocation easy. Their trustworthy team ensures your belongings are packed and transported safely to your new home or storage unit. To get your next move started, call (513) 793-7264 for an estimate. Visit them online for their convenient contact form.