Updated on 08 November 2024

How to Prepare Your Home for Packers and Movers: A Room-by-Room Guide

Preparing for a big move can feel overwhelming, but with a little planning, you can make the whole process a lot easier. The key is getting each room ready before the packers and movers arrive. With TheTransporter Packers and Movers, we want to ensure your move is smooth and organised. Here's a room-by-room guide to help you prepare for moving day.

Living Room: Organise and Protect

The living room often has a mix of furniture, electronics, and décor items. Here's how to get it all ready:

Electronics: Start by unplugging and labeling all wires. Wind up cords neatly and place them in small bags so they don't get tangled. Label each bag according to the device to make unpacking easy.

Décor Items: Carefully pack any fragile décor like vases, picture frames, and sculptures. Wrap them in bubble wrap or newspaper, and use sturdy boxes. Mark these boxes as "Fragile" so they receive special care.

Furniture: Disassemble large pieces if possible, like bookshelves or coffee tables. Use protective wraps to avoid scratches and damage. Don’t forget to keep the screws and small parts in labeled bags so you can easily put everything back together later.

Kitchen: Sort, Pack, and Prepare

The kitchen is one of the trickiest rooms to pack due to all the glassware, utensils, and perishables.

Kitchenware: Begin by sorting the items you use frequently from those you rarely use. Wrap plates, bowls, and glasses individually in packing paper or bubble wrap. Nest smaller items like cups together to save space.

Perishables: Use up, donate, or discard any perishable items a few days before the move. TheTransporter Packers and Movers recommend not packing food that can spoil during transit.

Appliances: Clean and dry all appliances before packing. Secure any loose parts, and tape down doors or covers. Remove gas cylinders if you are moving a gas stove and handle them separately.

Bedrooms: Clothes, Bedding, and Fragile Items

Packing bedrooms requires a mix of organizing clothing and protecting fragile items like mirrors.

Clothing: Use suitcases or wardrobe boxes to pack clothes. Roll clothes to save space, and keep out a few outfits to use until the moving day.

Bedding: Place blankets, pillows, and sheets in large plastic bags or compressible vacuum-sealed bags to save space.

Fragile Items: Mirrors and picture frames should be covered in protective wrap. Place cardboard around the corners for added safety and clearly label these items to ensure careful handling.

Bathrooms: Keep It Clean and Spill-Free

Bathrooms can be surprisingly time-consuming to pack, so make sure you’re prepared.

Toiletries: Pack toiletries in small, sealable bags to avoid leaks during transit. Use bubble wrap around breakable bottles.

Cleaning Supplies: Make sure all lids are securely tightened, and consider packing liquids in separate boxes to avoid accidental spills.

First Aid: Keep basic first aid items separate and easy to access, just in case.

Garage/Storage Areas: Pack Tools and Handle Hazardous Items Safely

Garages and storage rooms often have bulky items and sometimes hazardous materials, so packing these requires extra caution.

Tools: Make sure all tools are clean, and pack them securely in a toolbox. Wrap sharp edges for safety, and pack heavy items at the bottom of boxes.

Sporting Equipment: Disassemble larger items like bikes or gym equipment. Secure moving parts and protect them with bubble wrap.

Hazardous Items: Properly dispose of items like paint, gas, or chemicals as most packers and movers, including TheTransporter Packers and Movers, cannot transport hazardous materials.

Moving Day Checklist

Before the movers arrive, make sure you have:

Finished all packing, sealing, and labeling.

Packed a personal bag with essentials (medications, important documents, chargers, etc.).

Taken photos of valuable items for insurance purposes.

Prepared a clear path for the movers to easily access all rooms.