Moving Tips: The Right Way to Pack a Bathroom

Moving your bathroom comes down to three steps. Sorting, purging and packing. These are essentially the steps of every moving process and the recommendation of every moving company, but these ring just as true for the bathroom as for the rest of the home.

First, start opening drawers and cupboards. What’s inside? What’s actually necessary? Get a realistic idea of how many half-empty bottles, band-aids, towels, and old socks you’ve got lurking in your bathroom. Begin sorting, drawer by drawer. (Read our decluttering guide to establish your guidelines for knowing what to keep and what to toss.) Put your essentials, the things you use every day, back in it’s place. You’ll need these on daily basis, and it’ll help diminish your stress if you keep them in the same area as before the moving process began. Sort your belongings in categories. Here...

Now that you’ve sorted your bathroom and purged it’s contents, it’s time to start packing. Remember to keep essential items like first aid kits available that you and your family will need before your final move. One of the best ways to ensure no one is suddenly missing a comb or glasses case is to have each family member go into the bathroom and pack their own bathroom bag. Some things you’ll want to include are: - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Daily medication - Soap / shampoos / etc. - Deodorant - Hair products - Daily cosmetics - Blow dryer / curling or straightening iron - Hair clips /...

- Place bottles (such as shampoo and conditioner) in gallon plastic bags. This prevents spillage during transport. - Line boxes with small items (such as bobby pins) with towels. Do the same for any fragile items. - Pack unused bath towels in heavy boxes, all the way to the top of the box. This will prevent them from collapsing when stacking them in the truck and will take up that wasted space without adding more weight. - CLEARLY label all boxes. You don’t want to be digging through all your boxes when you suddenly find yourself in need of toilet paper at your new home. - Use grocery bags to...