Three Things to do With Wardrobe Boxes
So, you’ve made your peace with purchasing a few wardrobe boxes for your upcoming move. That’s an important first step, and you’ll be thanking yourself for it when you see how easy it is to pack up and safely move our closet clothes. There are a variety of tips for using wardrobe boxes, most of which are personal preference and are learned from experience. There are a few key tips that will help make your use of the wardrobe boxes more enjoyable, three of which are listed here…
1. Early and Often
Now that you’ve got your wardrobe boxes, hopefully you’ve got at least a little bit of time before your move. If so, don’t just sit there, start loading those boxes. Remember, there’re plenty of outfits in your closet that you won’t even wear before your move. Start with those. If you’re using multiple wardrobe boxes, be sure to label them clearly so they can be delivered into the correct bedroom when you arrive. Remember, clothes are often disregarded during the planning of a move, but they can take a significant portion of time and energy during packing. You can minimize this by getting a jump on things with your new wardrobe boxes.
2. Don’t Overpack
High quality wardrobe boxes are durable and strong, so I’m not worried about them. The overpacking warning is more for you and your movers. Remember, you have to transport these boxes from your house to the truck and back into your new house. Stairs obviously complicate the issue. Overloaded wardrobe boxes can be a hazard for those carrying them, as well as to the rest of your items on a bumpy ride in the moving van. Do yourself a favor by rounding up to the next wardrobe box when you’re in doubt.
3. Use Them Post-Move
Just because your move is over doesn’t mean your wardrobe boxes have finished their duties. Now that you’ve gotten a fresh look at the total contents of your closet, maybe you’ve spied a few outfits that are past their prime…come on, be honest. How about loading up a wardrobe box for a garage sale or a quick trip to the local Goodwill (be sure to keep the box). Or maybe you just have too much in your closet and you’d like to temporarily store some seasonal outfits elsewhere. Wardrobe boxes are plenty durable for long-term storage and offer convenient access to your clothing when the need arises.
You’ve taken the important step of outfitting yourself with some wardrobe boxes for your move, now make sure to use them to their fullest.
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