Ah Packing. You either love it or you hate it. Most people I know HATE packing but it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. Stay in control of the packing process and create a peaceful packing space with Best Rated Transport's top packing tips.

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20 Essential Packing Tips and Tricks

1. Start the packing process early - this can help with feeling overwhelmed and stress. Start with items you use less frequently.

2. Make a packing plan - Make a checklist of rooms and items to pack, and plan a packing schedule to stay organised.

3. Declutter as you go - Sort through your belongings and donate, sell, or discard items you no longer need or use. This reduces the amount of stuff you need to pack and unpack.

4. Gather your materials - Bubble wrap, a blade and clear packing tape. 

5. Take a picture of how your electronics are plugged and put together before pulling them apart.

6. Use labelled ziplock bags to hold screws for appliances and furniture that has been pulled apart. 

7. Pack an overnight bag of anything you need for the next 24-48 hours. 

8. Pack a ‘first day’ bag when you arrive including cleaning gear, toilet paper, light bulbs, batteries and a screwdriver. 

9. Pack boxes by room - and label clearly - to make the unloading easier. 

10. Set up a designated ‘packing’ area of the house to avoid feeling cluttered and chaotic during the packing process. 

11. Pack Heavy Items in Small Boxes - Use smaller boxes for heavy items like books and dishes to prevent them from becoming too heavy to lift.

12. Pack Clothes Strategically - Keep clothes on hangers and use wardrobe boxes for easier transportation. Use vacuum-sealed bags to save space for seasonal clothing.

13. Keep Important Documents Safe - Keep important documents such as passports, birth certificates, and financial records in a secure folder or box that you transport yourself.

14. Take Inventory - Keep a detailed inventory of your packed boxes to make sure nothing gets lost during the move.

15. Utilise Space Wisely - Fill empty spaces in boxes with soft items like towels or linens to prevent items from shifting during transit.

16. Take Plenty of Breaks - Packing can be chaotic and stressful. If you start to feel overwhelmed, take a break. Have a cup of tea. Take a walk. 

17. Clean as you Pack - Dust down your items before putting them into boxes.

18. Prepare Appliances -  Disconnect and clean appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers before moving them. Make sure they are dry to prevent mold and mildew growth during transit.

19. Consider Colour Coding - If you love a good colour-coding system, assign a specific colour to each room and label boxes with corresponding coloured stickers. 

20 Seal bottles containing liquids, such as cleaning supplies and toiletries, in plastic bags or wrap them in plastic wrap to prevent leaks while on the road. 

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