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Store sentimental closet items – Not ready to part with certain sentimental clothing items? Try storing them in a self-storage unit. From your wedding dress to those off-beat vintage items, some closet pieces are too important to donate or sell. Even though you might not wear them on a daily basis, you’d still prefer to keep them in your possession. For help finding a safe, secure and climate-controlled storage unit, try com’s Storage Center to compare quotes from storage unit facilities near your new home. The flat fold: The most traditional way to fold clothes, the flat fold consists of lying the shirt face down and flat on the floor. Then fold both sleeves in towards the middle of the shirt. Once both sides have been folded in, fold the bottom half of the shirt up. Smooth out any wrinkles. For pants, fold one leg over the other. From there, fold in thirds and smooth out wrinkles.

Make sure trash bag drawstrings are tied securely –If you leave them open, there’s a good chance the piece of clothing will fall off the hanger and out the bag – yikes. So make sure everything is secure before moving clothing in large trash bags. Clean clothes before and after moving – If you have the time and energy to do so, this can help prevent musty smells from pervading your future closet. For all non-hanging clothes, it is best to fold them as neatly as possible to fit as many as possible into a moving box or suitcase. However, there are several folding methods to consider, such as: It depends on the type of clothes and your preference. Fold bulky or non-delicate items like jeans, t-shirts, and sweaters. Hang delicate or formal clothes like dresses and suits to prevent wrinkles. What are wardrobe boxes, and when should I use them?The Flat Fold: This is the simplest and most traditional method. Lay the item flat, fold one side and sleeve towards the middle, and repeat on the other side. Finally, fold the bottom half up. For pants, fold them with one leg over the other, fold them in thirds, and smooth out wrinkles. First, make sure you have the right size box. We recommend using small to medium size cardboard boxes. This will prevent you from overstuffing them with clothing, which will only break the bottom of the box (leading to your clothes falling out while in transit). Using small to medium size boxes will also make your moving load easier to carry.

Donate gently-used clothes that don’t fall in the keep category. Finally, use this opportunity to sell well-kept closet items that are trendy, recent, or in high demand but that you’re no longer using. You can host an old-school yard sale or sell them at online marketplaces. Sort Clothes Take everything out and start dividing your closet items. It’s time to divide everything into piles: keep, donate and sell. Only keep things that you wore within the last year that still fit, are in good condition, or hold a sentimental value to you. Wardrobe boxes are tall boxes with hanging rods. Use them for transporting clothes on hangers, like suits, dresses, and coats. This minimizes creasing and ensures easy transfer to your new closet. How can I protect my clothes during the move? Start with Heavier Items: Place heavier shoes and non-essentials at the bottom of the bag. This action will assist the bag in retaining its form and safeguarding other belongings.

Things to Do Before Packing

Regardless of whether you’re using vacuum bags or compression bags, we recommend either rolling your clothes or folding them flat first. Many who use compression bags choose to roll their clothes, as this usually allows more space for clothes. Next, flip the box over so that the bottom is now on the floor and the top flaps are open at the top. Hanging clothes require special attention to prevent wrinkles and damage during the move. Here are five easy ways to transport your hanging clothes: