Packing Hacks from Professional Removalists
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At Northside Removals, we understand how hectic moving can be. No matter if you’re moving a studio apartment or a five-bedroom home, packing smart makes all the difference. With over 35+ years of experience as a leading packer and mover Brisbane, we’ve mastered the art of efficient, secure, and stress-free packing.
Smart Pre-Packing Strategies
Before you start putting things into boxes, it’s crucial to plan your packing process. Here’s how to start right:
1. Declutter First
- Go everywhere and sort things into categories: Keep, Donate, Sell, Recycle or Discard.
- You’ll save money and effort by moving only what you truly need.
2. Get The Right Supplies
At Northside Removals, we use quality packing materials to keep your belongings secure. We recommend:
- Sturdy cardboard boxes (in small, medium, and large)
- Packing tape
- Bubble wrap and packing paper
- Furniture blankets
- Stretch wrap
- Marker pens for labelling
Need help with this? Our Brisbane pre-packers and removals team can provide and pack everything professionally for you.
Packing Tips by Room
1. Living Room
2. Bedrooms
| Items | Hack |
|---|---|
| TVs | Use the original box. No box? Wrap with blankets + bubble wrap, and label as fragile. |
| Books | Pack flat in small boxes to avoid excess weight. |
| Decor | Wrap fragile items individually with paper or bubble wrap. |
- Use suitcases for clothes – they already have wheels!
- Leave clothes in the hanger and bundle them in garbage bags (open and down).
- Label boxes by person or room to streamline unpacking.
- Wrap plates vertically like records.
- Use dish towels or paper towels between fragile items.
- Label all boxes with “Fragile” and “This Side Up”.
- Tape the bottom of boxes with a double layer for extra support
- Fill the empty spaces in the boxes with crumpled paper to prevent movement.
- Avoid overpacking, especially fragile or heavy items.
- Label not just the room, but also the contents (eg, “Kitchen – Plates & Bowls)
- Use coloured stickers or labels for all rooms to match your new home’s layout.
- Perishables and open food items
- Flammable or hazardous materials (eg, paints, aerosols)
- Keep important documents with you
- Affordable Pricing – ideal for people looking for cheap movers and packers Brisbane.
- Local expertise – we’ve moved families across North Brisbane and beyond.
- Reliable, experienced teams – with care at the core of what we do.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Over 35+ years of Experience | Trusted Local Knowledge |
| Trained Packing Teams | Safe, secure handling |
| Flexible Services | Tailored to your move |
| Fully Insured | Peace of mind guaranteed |
| Punctual & Reliable | Stress-free scheduling |
