Helpful Packing Tips for a Stress-Free Move

Packing is often one of the most time-consuming and stressful parts of moving house. Whether you're moving across Adelaide, relocating to another part of South Australia, moving interstate, or placing your household belongings into storage, being organised can make a big difference.

At Borgas Removals, we understand that packing an entire home can feel overwhelming. We've seen plenty of last-minute packing situations where customers realise they have more belongings than expected and not enough time to get everything ready for moving day.

The good news is that you don't have to do everything at once. With some preparation, quality packing materials and a room-by-room approach, you can make the process much more manageable.

Here are our helpful packing tips for a smoother move.

Start Packing Early

As soon as you know you're moving, start packing.

You don't need to pack your entire home in one go. Set aside a little time each day and begin with things you don't use regularly, such as seasonal clothing, decorations, books, spare linen and stored belongings.

Leaving everyday essentials until closer to moving day means you can continue using your home normally while steadily reducing the amount of work still to be done.

Declutter Before You Pack

Moving house is an ideal opportunity to have a good clear-out. There's little point spending time, money and effort packing and transporting belongings you no longer want or need. Before putting something into a box, ask yourself whether you really want to take it to your new home.

Create separate piles for:

• Items you are keeping
• Items you want to sell
• Items you can donate
• Items that need to be recycled or disposed of

Quality unwanted household goods can often be donated to local charities, while furniture, appliances and other useful items can potentially be sold online.

Gather Quality Packing Supplies

Having the right packing materials makes the job easier and helps protect your belongings during transport.

Before you start, make sure you have plenty of:

• Quality moving boxes in different sizes
• Strong packing tape
• Bubble wrap or packing paper
• Permanent markers
• Protective wrapping materials
• Labels for fragile items

Borgas Removals also supplies quality packing materials, including wardrobe boxes. These handy boxes allow you to keep clothing on its hangers rather than folding everything into cartons, making packing and unpacking much easier.

Protect Fragile Household Items

Glassware, crockery, mirrors, artwork, ornaments and other fragile household belongings need extra care when packing.

Wrap fragile items individually using suitable protective materials and make sure there is no excess space inside the box. Empty spaces allow items to move around during transportation, increasing the risk of damage.

Don't make boxes unnecessarily heavy. Books, for example, are best packed into smaller boxes so they can be safely lifted and carried.

If you're unsure how to pack particularly delicate or valuable household items, professional removalists can provide advice and assistance.

Pack Room by Room

A room-by-room approach makes packing much easier to manage. Rather than packing random items into whichever box is closest, keep belongings from the same room together wherever possible.

Clearly label each box with the room it belongs in and a brief description of what's inside.

For example:

• KITCHEN – GLASSWARE – FRAGILE
• This makes unpacking considerably easier and helps the removalists know where boxes should go when they arrive at your new home.
• Sell or Donate Unwanted Household Items
• Your unwanted belongings could be useful to someone else.
• Furniture, appliances, homewares, toys, books and other household items can potentially be sold through platforms such as Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree.
• Alternatively, consider donating good-quality unwanted items to a local charity.
• Decluttering before your move means fewer boxes to pack, fewer items to transport and less work when you arrive at your new home.

Pack an Essentials Bag

Don't pack everything you own onto the removal truck. Prepare an overnight bag or essentials box containing the things you'll need immediately after arriving at your new home.

Consider including:

• Toiletries
• Toilet paper
• A change of clothes
• Medication
• Phone and tablet chargers
• Important documents
• Snacks and drinks
• Basic kitchen items
• Kettle, tea or coffee

Keep these essentials somewhere easily accessible so you aren't searching through boxes at the end of a long moving day.

Dispose of Items That Cannot Be Transported

Some household products and dangerous goods cannot be transported by removalists.

Before moving day, check what needs to be safely disposed of rather than packed with your household belongings. This may include items such as fuel, some chemicals, fertilisers, pool chemicals, paints and other hazardous materials.

It's also a good time to use up excess food and prepare your freezer for the move. If your freezer needs to be transported, remember to defrost it properly beforehand.

Leave the Heavy Lifting to the Removalists

Large household furniture and appliances can be difficult and dangerous to move without the right equipment and experience.

Items such as refrigerators, washing machines, sofas, beds, wardrobes and other heavy furniture should be handled carefully to reduce the risk of injury or damage.

Borgas Removals can take care of the heavy lifting and transportation of your household furniture and appliances, allowing you to concentrate on settling into your new home.

Our services are focused on household moves and personal belongings. We transport household furniture, appliances and other domestic items rather than business equipment or commercial office contents.

Running Out of Time? We Can Help

If you're struggling to get your household packed before moving day, you don't necessarily have to do it all yourself.

Borgas Removals can help take the stress out of your move with experienced removalists and quality packing materials. Whether you're moving locally, relocating interstate or placing your household belongings into storage, proper preparation can make the entire process much easier.

Start early, declutter as you go, use quality packing materials and label your boxes clearly. And when moving day arrives, leave the heavy lifting and transportation of your household furniture and appliances to the professionals.

Planning your next household move? Contact Borgas Removals on 0417 804 137 to discuss your removal, packing or storage requirements.