Boxes and Packing

Moving out of an apartment can be taxing but trying to pack up an entire house adds multiple levels of complexity.  Movers in San Antonio recommend you first make sure that you have plenty of boxes. You can purchase these, or you can try to get them for free from a local retailer. Call around and see what you can find out. Most businesses just throw their boxes out once they have their merchandise unpacked. One of the best moving boxes you can get is a banana box. These are found through most local grocers. These are the boxes that, you guessed it, the bananas came in. They have a top and a bottom that fit inside of each other, which is very convenient. They also have handles on either side of the box making them easy to move. And free is so much nicer.

You are also probably going to want to make sure that you have bags like Ziplocks, or even used grocery bags can work. You will use these for any liquids, gels, or anything else that could leak. You can also use tape to make sure that you liquids are sealed closed for extra protection. You may also use these bags to put small items together. If you have sewing thread, beads, hair ties and clips, or any other small items like this, it may be easier to manage without losing if you put them in a sealed bag together.  With valuable smaller items like jewelry and coins, handle and store these things personally.  It’s safer than prepackaging them in a larger, indiscriminate box.

You will also need some sort of packaging to keep your items safe. You can purchase packaging wrap or packing peanuts, but you can also you things you may already have. Things like paper towels, paper plates, grocery bags, newspaper, and other soft items like this can be used to keep your items safe. Make sure that you use plenty for your breakables like a mirror jewelry armoire, and try to fill the boxes as full as you possibly can, so there will be little movement.  You can also tape these items to cushion the corners and surfaces of your furniture to protect them.

Packing Lists

When you start to pack your boxes making some sort of packing list is really convenient for when you go to unpack.  Once the San Antonio, Texas movers have completed the delivery, unless you pay extra or it is prearranged, they won’t help you unpack so you really need be organized when you are packing stuff up and marking boxes.   This may take a little more time, depending on how it is done, but it will save a lot of time and frustration later.  This could be a general list of the kind of items that are in the box i.e. cooking utensils or sweaters. It could also be very specific and itemized for example, listing down all your padded folding chairs. Either way it will help make sure that you do not lose anything or forget anything.   One helpful hint is to try to pack for one room at a time and then have them placed together in the shipping.  It will also keep you from having to open a box back up once it is closed to check and see if you put something in there or not, or just because you cannot remember what is in there at all.

Generally packing takes place over the course of a period of a few weeks, though it may be longer or shorter depending on your situation.  San Antonio movers can tell you from experience that you may not remember every specific of each box by the time you are done. If you write what each box has in it, it will insure that you have everything and you know exactly where it is. Keeping a copy of this somewhere may also be helpful as a reference.

Markers/Labels

You are going to want to label not only what is in each box, but also what room it will go into when you get to your new place. You should also make sure to number each box. This way if you lose a box you will definitely know about it, and you will know what items you are missing if you have a copy of your packing list. This can be a life saver.  Most affordable San Antonio movers provide these items at a fair price, but you can pack cheaper by going to the Dollar Store or Wal-Mart.

Cleaning Supplies

This is optional, but always a good idea. Chances are when you get to your new place you will want to give a few things a quick scrub down. This may just be the walls and counters, but you may also want to think about things like the shower/bathtub. This will help you feel more comfortable in your new place knowing that it is spotless.  If you’re moving out of an apartment or rent house, this can be imperative as they will charge as much as 50x what it would have cost you to buy the cleaning supplies and clean up using 3 hours of your own time.  At the very least, if you can’t make it spotless, just try eliminating anything that stands out (ie don’t leave trash laying in the middle of the room).

New Home Essentials

When you move you should make sure that you have things you will need right away. Make sure you have soap, toilet paper, and something to eat off of. This will come in very handy while you are moving in and unpacking. You will probably also want to buy a new shower curtain, and a new toilet seat. This is just a sanity precaution that will make you feel more comfortable. Think about things like this that you will use right away and either keep them separated from the rest of your boxes, or you can buy them new.

This should get you started in the right direction. This list may not cover everything that you need, because each move is unique, but it will definitely get you started. Just use this as inspiration to decide what else might be helpful for you.  If you do decide to hire a professional San Antonio Moving company, be sure to look us up.

Feel free to contact us for any tips or advice you need on moving out of your South Texas home, house, commercial business, or apartment.  Qualities you should look for from professional services among moving companies include timeliness, staff workers (not day laborers or independent contractors), insurance, licensed with TxDot, and refund policies in the event there is damage or a highly unsatisfactory job is done along the lines of damage, only partially moved, etc.  Before signing a contract, make sure you understand all the provisions.  Should you decide to forgo the DIY project to save time and need Google reviews just search for local movers San Antonio.