Published: February 01, 2022
Using a portable moving container for your move can help reduce stress. But how you pack your container can make or break your moving experience.
Efficiently packing a container can help prevent furniture from breaking and maximize the space.
To help you pack your portable moving container with ease, here are UNITS of Greenville’s six tips!
Pack vertically
Your first instinct when packing the container may be to create a layer along the bottom of the container, but in actuality, you want to create a wall. You can do this by packing vertically. This method will provide stability and allow for easy navigation of the container while packing.
Even the weight
A general rule of thumb whenever your packing for a move is to evenly distribute the weight. The same goes for portable storage containers. Do your best to ensure the weight of your belongings is evenly distributed throughout the container.
Disassemble when possible
An easy way to save space in your container is by breaking things down into smaller pieces, especially furniture. Items such as coffee tables, side tables, desks, and entertainment centers can often be disassembled. Taking them apart will help them take up less space in the container, ultimately maximizing the space.
Fill empty spaces
If you find any gaps or empty spaces in your container, try placing lighter and softer items in them. That will help prevent your belongings from shifting in the container during transit. It’s one of the easiest ways to maximize space and avoid mishaps.
Wrap your fragile belongings
To help ensure your fragile items survive transit, you will need to wrap them using moving blankets, old linens, and bubble wrap. Anything made of glass or ceramic is of particular importance.
Place Important Items in the Front
When unloading a portable container, you will want to be able to easily access the belongings that are most important to everyday life. That can include things such as mattresses and box springs. Anything that you will need in the first few days of moving into your new home should go towards the front of the container.
If you’re looking to purchase packing supplies in the Greenville area, visit these local retailers!
1131 Woodruff Rd
Greenville, SC 29607
864-284-3970
5 K-Mart Plaza
Greenville, SC 29605
864-282-2362
1339 S Pleasantburg Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
864-236-0197
If you still need to schedule your moving container delivery, call UNITS of Greenville at (864) 660-0300 today!