Packing tips
Good packing is the difference between a smooth unload and a week of hunting for the kettle. These ten tips keep UK removals day calm and organised.
- Room-label every box — write the destination room on two sides and the top.
- Heavy in small boxes — books and tins go in small cartons; linen fills larger ones.
- Wrap plates vertically — they travel safer on edge with paper between each.
- Photograph cable setups — TV and desk photos save hours later.
- Keep screws with furniture — zip-bags taped to dismantled beds and desks.
- Do not overfill — boxes should close flat and lift without bulging.
- Colour-code rooms — stickers help crews place boxes correctly first time.
- Pack an overnight bag — as if you were staying in a hotel for two nights.
- Protect mattresses and sofas — covers keep fabric clean on the van.
- Leave cleaning kit last — a small caddy for the final sweep.
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