How To Pack Up Your Bathroom For A Move
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Bathrooms are typically the smallest rooms in your home. For this reason, you may think they are the easiest to pack during a move. However, the bathroom is an area of the house where many fragile and breakable items are stored, from cosmetics and cleaning products to opened shampoo bottles and wet bars of soap.
Many toiletries are housed in glass bottles, jars and other types of containers that have potential spill and breakage risks, which poses a packing challenge. Cramming these items into one box could leave you with a soapy mess. Read on to learn how to properly pack your bathroom for a smooth relocation.
1. Sort Your Belongings
Packing your powder room by pulling out one item at a time from different areas of the room can be time consuming and overwhelming. For this reason, sorting belongings first can make the process easier. Begin by pulling items from the cabinets, drawers and shelves and group them into these categories:
Appliances (curling irons, hair dryers, straighteners)
Cleaning supplies
Cosmetics
Haircare products
Medications/prescriptions
Miscellaneous items (candles, decorations, etc.)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant)
Towels and linens
2. Purge Old or Unwanted Items
Before packing your sorted belongings, take the time to get rid of any toiletries that aren’t being used. Toss any old medications, empty shampoo or conditioner bottles, old cosmetics and other products that are no longer useful. If you have duplicates of a product, consider selling or donating them.
3. Pack With Purpose
After sorting and purging, it’s time to pack. Keep everyday items, medications and essential toiletries with you during the move. That way, you’ll have easy access to your products without having to hunt through various boxes. One way you can accomplish this is by having everyone in your home pack a small bathroom essentials bag to be kept within easy reach. Consider packing first aid products into a small container separate from the main boxes and kept nearby. That way, you’ll be able to locate it quickly in an emergency.
Next, pack the remaining items from each category into labeled boxes. To prevent leaks and spills from liquid bottles, place the products into Ziploc bags before packing into boxes. For larger bottles, consider removing the pump and sealing the opening with a piece of plastic wrap.
4. Protect Fragile Items
Bubble wrap, towels and linens come in handy for packing glass bottles and even the bathroom mirror. These materials add great padding without extra weight. Consider padding the bottoms of boxes with bathroom towels or bubble wrap, too. You can also use leftover cardboard pieces to prevent items from touching or becoming damaged.
5. Pack Cleaning Supplies Separately
If you decide to use a moving company, it’s important to note that some bathroom chemical cleaning products are forbidden on moving trucks. This is because they are considered hazardous cargo. You may have to pack the cleaning supplies in a separate container and move them yourself. If they are old or no longer useful, they can be disposed of in a responsible way.
Additional Tips
Don’t leave shaving razors and any other sharp objects uncovered. Safely pack these items and store them in smaller boxes placed inside larger containers. This can help you avoid potential injury when unpacking.
Remove attachments, cords and adapters for personal appliances and wrap separately.
Be sure to leave a roll of toilet paper, soap and hand towel in the bathroom to use until the final exit.
Packing your bathroom efficiently for a move takes time and the right moving strategy. However, with proper organization and packing of delicate materials, the moving process can be accomplished easily.
Author bio: Brian Slater is the founder and President of New City Moving, a moving company in Chicago. Slater has more than 10 years of experience in the industry and focuses on providing top-notch customer service as well as a stress-free moving environment.