How to pack bedroom items ready for moving house

Our do’s and don’ts list aims to help you pack away bedroom items ready for moving home!

Wardrobe
Do:

• Use wardrobe packing boxes – they’re ideal for this purpose
• Use suitcases/garment bags
• Pack less used clothing items first!

Don’t:

• Pack valuables which include jewellery
• More delicate/fragile items of clothing
• Bedding & Linens

Do:

• Strip beds before packing them
• Fold and place bedding and linen in plastic bags

Don’t:

• Use your best linen, bedding, or towels for padding
• Don’t pack soiled linen or bed linen
• Bed Frames & Headboards

Do:

• Disassemble and place all the bits in re-sealable plastic bags
• Fold and secure blankets and duvets using tape before placing them in black bin liners

Mattresses
Do:

• Wrap mattresses in mattress bags or plastic
• Use straps or rope to secure when loaded on transport

Don’t:

• Stack any boxes on top of mattresses
• Don’t drag mattresses along the ground
• Pictures, Paintings and Artwork

Do:

• Make sure you use acid-free paper to protect surfaces, and
• Place plastic wrapping around pictures after this
• Protect corners of paintings/pictures using bubble wrap or cardboard