How to pack away bathroom items when moving house
Our do’s and don’ts list will help you pack bathroom items away as safely as possible!
Personal Products and Liquids
Do:
- Always put anything that might leak in a plastic bag before placing the items in a
medium-sized double-sided box! - Keep similar products together in a bag/box and label it
- Throw out all empty or nearly empty containers and bottles!
Don’t:
- Pack items that contain alcohols, harsh chemicals
- Pack away aerosols which may explode!
The Medicine Cabinet
Do:
- Make sure you keep any toiletries and other items with you
- Throw away any over-the-counter medication that’s past its use-by date
- Throw away all prescription medication that’s past its use-by date
Don’t:
- Leave sharper objects uncovered, which includes razors and scissors!
- Leave batteries in electrical bathroom items
Towels &Linens
Do:
- Wrap towels in bundles and place them in plastic bags
- Pack the towel bundles in larger cardboard boxes
- Use towels and other linen to pad the inside of your cardboard boxes
Don’t:
- Pack any dirty linen or towels
- Pack dirty bathmats, etc.
Cleaning Supplies
Do:
- Pack clean brushes and brooms
- Pack clean sponges and wipes
Don’t:
- Pack liquids or chemical cleaners
- Pack aerosols
Electrical Items
Do:
- Remove adapters, batteries and cords before wrapping them individually
- Pack them all in small or medium-size cardboard boxes and label everything
- Wrap electrical equipment in bubble wrap
Don’t:
- Place any electrical items in the same packing box as liquids
- Don’t leave batteries in electrical items