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7 Tips for Packing Your Clothes

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Triangle Movers Last modified: January 11, 2018

For many people, the clothing they own is one of the biggest things to consider while moving. With so many different types of clothing, it helps to have a plan of organization when taking on the task of packing your wardrobe. The movers at Triangle know many effective methods for packing articles of clothing. In an effort to help you prepare for your next move, here are a few guidelines to consider while packing your clothes to make their journey to their new home an easy one.

  1. Labeling

    As should be done with almost everything you own, it’s important to label every box of clothing once you’ve finished packing them. Either on the box or a white label, write in large letters what is in each box and what room they’ll be unpacked in. This will allow your movers to unload your boxes more quickly with clear instructions on where to place everything in your new home while saving time.

  2. Seasonal Organization

    The most useful way to arrange your clothes while packing is by sorting them seasonally. Chances are, if you’re moving during a warmer part of the year, you don’t need to have your winter boots or sweaters in close reach. Organizing your clothes by season helps minimize unpacking when you arrive at your new location since you’ll have everything you need for the season in  boxes that are separate from the others.

  3. Clear As You Go

    Have you ever looked in your closet at the clutter of old clothes and thought "I really need to get rid of these sometime." One of the best things about moving is that it gives you the opportunity to finally sort through items you no longer need. So while you begin to clear out each section of clothes, keep two separate boxes or bags to put unwanted articles in. One can be for clothes that are damaged or worn, and another can be for clothes that you simply don’t want anymore. Upon request, there’s a good chance that your moving company can take your unwanted clothes and either discard them or give them to a donation group.

  4. Keep Them In Place

    If you have drawers or dressers that you keep your clothes in, a good method of packing them is to simply keep them where they are. Since many clothes are lightweight, it’s still easy for movers to handle furniture with clothes inside of them. Furthermore, doing this saves on time by having the clothes moved to the intended room while still in their desired container.

  5. Packing Materials

    Aside from moving boxes, larger groups of clothing can be packed in plastic garbage bags. By keeping articles in a stronghold bag, you can save time from not having to specifically organize them. Sealable bags and vacuum bags work well for compressing larger groups of clothes for stacking.   For clothes kept on hangers, it’s suggested that you use wardrobe boxes that come with a bar for hanging shirts, suits, pants and ties. You can also place shoes at the bottom of these boxes to save space.

  6. Wear What You’ll Need

    Make sure you are wearing clothes that are comfortable to move around in on moving day. They should be lightweight and durable so that you can work outside or inside without having to worry about damaging them or yourself.

  7. Disinfect

    It’s important to keep your clothes as clean as possible while moving. Before sealing up your clothes, spray them lightly with a disinfectant to keep them clean and fresh scented while they travel. It might also be a good idea to use bug spray on the outside of your boxes and bags to ensure that they are protected from insects during the warmer months.

With these points in mind, you’ll find that packing your clothes for moving can be both easy and productive when using the right tools and methods. And for tasks that require more knowledge and experience, the experts at Triangle Movers are here to make the rest of your move go just as smoothly.

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I had an excellent experience with Triangle Movers Inc. The three representatives, Vincent, Kyle and Steve were awesome. They were a pleasure to work with. They took great care of my furniture during the move. I highly recommend their services.read more
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This is my second time using Triangle Movers. My first review (5 stars) was posted on Facebook.Randy and Kyle arrived early and got the job done in under four hours. They were both professional and had a great rapport. There were a couple of very large pieces of furniture and they took the time develop a plan to get the furniture upstairs. As a result, no furniture or walls were damaged. I just had carpet installed so I was removed when Randy put down plastic wrap to protect it. They also took off there shoes when working in rooms with the new carpet.My second experience with Triangle was just as good as my first. Would recommend.read more
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We moved from Orange County NY to Leland NC end of July 2017 andCant say enough good things about Triangle Movers, from beginning to end a friendly, professional and concerned group of people. we all know that moving is a very stressful experience well Jack, Kathy and crew took away a lot of the stress and made this as painless as possible.I have heard all the horror stories about moving companies and the tactics they use to drain your wallet so if you get a price that's to good to be true it IS, especially if your quote is done over the phone. Jack came to our home to give an accurate honest quote and stuck to it.The crew that loaded the move showed up on time (actually early) kept us informed and wrapped and loaded all items quickly and safely. We were delayed with closing and had to push delivery off about a week no problem no extra storage fees just a concern to get us our furniture when we needed it and they did. The delivery showed up on time and we were kept informed for a couple of days before on when it would arrive. Delivery was as professional as the load up.It was a pleasure to deal with Triangle movers. In this day an age of quick buck unconcerned companies Triangle has old school values of giving the customer what was promised at the agreed upon price. They should be proud.read more
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13:32 19 Jun 17
I moved this weekend locally and hired Triangle to move all our furniture --- I had an all around perfect experience. Start to finish professionals. First, Jack came to asses my move a few weeks ago. He did a simple walk though and took notes to give me a guaranteed price. Once We agreed over email to everything I got a phone call from my moving manager to see if I had any questions and confirm dates. The movers arrived ahead of schedule, fresh and ready to go. They were incredibly professional, friendly and a lot of fun --- willing to help out anyway they could with the move. They disassembled all the furniture and put everything back together exactly where we wanted it in the new house. They covered all the floors and doors for protection. Packed up and left. Very hard working guys. For what we paid to move, it was money very spent and personally I think a bargain. I would highly recommend Triangle Mover to anyone moving within their service area. You cant't find much better.read more
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18:42 22 May 17
Based on the recommendation of a friend, I hired Triangle Movers to move our furniture into their storage, pending our move to a new house.They were great.From Jack (the owner) who did my estimate, to Cathy (the move coordinator), to Danny and Randy who performed the move, everything went perfectly.Moving is a very stressful event. Jack promised me they would take care of everything -- and they did!I'm very happy I chose Triangle Movers and would recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality, reliable moving company.This electronic communication and any files transmitted with it, or attached to it, are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged, protected by privacy laws, or otherwise restricted from disclosure to anyone else. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please return the e-mail to the sender, delete it from your computer and destroy any printed copy of it.read more
Phil Boily
Phil Boily
14:41 15 Jan 17
Well it took me three years (Yes, three years!) to finally write this review! Triangle only moved me a mile or so from my original residence but did an incredible job! The reason I took so long to write this is , well, lets be honest here! I'm just lazy and the worlds biggest procrastinator but, the fact is I'm getting ready to move again and I didn't give it a second thought about who was going to do the move for me! I'm not even looking for better prices! They were just great! Packed as agreed, put stuff where I wanted it. Nothing was broken! And the crew I had, just seemed to enjoy working together! The price also seemed more than reasonable! I regret only being able to leave 5 stars!read more
James Papacena
James Papacena
23:03 02 Apr 16
Had the pleasure of dealing with Shawn, Bobby and Stevie when we moved from Harriman to Warwick back in January (sorry, been busy would've wrote the review sooner) . These guys were top notch, quick and most importantly careful with our belongings. They treated my property like their own by putting cardboard/ drop clothes on my hardwood floors. Something as small as that means a lot. They took apart the beds and put them back together with no issues. I highly recommend this company and ask for these 3 guys if you want it done the right way. Thanks!!!read more
Cathy DelRosso
Cathy DelRosso
01:32 19 Feb 16
Jack came to my home and gave me an estimate after the walk through. Another company gave me a quote over the phone, not even seeing what I had. Triangle stuck to the estimate, no surprises. The move team led by Shawn included Kyle, Bobby, Randy and Wayne were so great. Professional and polite. Bunch of hard working guys. THANKS AGAIN read more
Natalie Bush
Natalie Bush
02:40 29 Sep 15
I was searching for high quality movers In the Hudson Valley. Jack came to our home to give us a quote for moving our household items. The price was great and Jack was so kind putting us at ease about the move. My husband was called away for business a few days before the move, so it was especially important to me to have professional and efficient movers. On the morning of the move, Shawn, Kyle, Randy, and Bill were at our house early and ready to work. They put me at ease with their professionalism, cheerfulness, and efficiency. They were so helpful and worked hard to get our packed boxes and furniture, and my husband's gym equipment into their truck. We've moved eight times and the Triangle Movers team was WAY better than anyone else who has moved us. We give them the highest possible recommendation.read more
Alisa Schaeffer
Alisa Schaeffer
20:40 17 Sep 15
These guys are amazing! I could never have imagined being so thoroughly impressed with a moving company. They are more than that though - they are super people who take pride in their job and treat customer's items as if they were their own. Big shout out to Shawn!read more
Kate Triggs
Kate Triggs
21:13 03 May 15
Shawn, Aaron, Steve, Mark and Randy moved us last week. They were polite and fast - overall they were great. Thanks guys
Liz Irwin
Liz Irwin
15:04 28 Apr 15
BEWARE! THIS COMPANY LIES! I had a quote for my move just three hours away. The crew showed up ALMOST THREE HOURS LATE. Then they complained about all the boxes (which were part of the original quote). The owner called and tried to DOUBLE THE FEE AND POSTPONE THE DELIVERY DATE BY FOUR DAYS. (This would give them plenty of time to steal) He stated this was my fault because I never asked for someone to come to my home to assess the items. All of the workers were clearly not trained in this kind of work and clearly wanted to pick their way through my belongings with the bosses help! SKIP THIS ONE!read more
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