Moving to a new home is exciting, but without proper planning, you may be scrambling to get everything done. Allow yourself plenty of time to pack and do so carefully so you can ensure safe transport by your moving company. Follow the tips below to make the packing process go smoothly. 

How to Pack Moving Boxes

1. Choose a Variety of Box Sizes

The number of boxes you need will depend on the size of your home and the number of people in the family. You can find moving calculators online, but make sure there is a mix of small, medium, and large boxes. 

Use the small boxes for heavier items such as books, canned food, and dishes. Pack linens, blankets, and other lightweight items in large boxes. Medium boxes are for everything else—electronics, pots and pans, toys, and decorative items.

Since clothes can be heavy, purchase wardrobe boxes, which also keep your items neatly hung and make unpacking simpler. 

2. Label the Boxes

Labeling the boxes will make it much easier to unpack, especially if you need to find something quickly, like your toiletries. Use a permanent marker to write a list of everything that’s inside, and write “fragile” for all delicate items. 

Purchase colored dot stickers or tape so you can color code the boxes by room. This tells your moving company where to put everything in your new place.

3. Avoid Breakage

If you don’t pack a box properly, the heavy items inside can break in transit or fall through the bottom. Boxes with heavy items should have three layers of packing tape along the bottom of the box. Build a strong foundation with padding on the bottom, such as a bath towel or bubble wrap.

Place the heaviest items on the bottom. Once you’re finished putting items in the box, lay down another layer of protection so things cannot move around.

Fast Comet Delivery in Kahului, HI, will help locals make the moving process easier. This moving company offers a white glove delivery service from door-to-door, so you know your belongings are in good hands. They also offer storage solutions to make the transition easier. Learn more on their website and call (808) 276-1037 to request a free quote.