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Packing Up The Bathroom: A Guide For Moving
Andy Lopez
Moving... it's not anyone's favorite activity. Packing can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of moving—and packing the bathroom, especially! Between the easily leaking bottles of shampoo and the fragile glass decor, bathroom items are tough to pack. But these quick-and-easy packing tips are easy to employ.
1. Use small boxes.
Large boxes work well for clothing, pillows, and other lightweight items, but in the bathroom, you will want smaller boxes. Many bathroom items, like shampoo bottles and candles, are heavy, so using small boxes will keep them from getting too heavy. Plus, it is easier to keep items from squishing each other in smaller boxes.
2. Tape your bottles closed.
Nothing is more frustrating that arriving at your new home and finding that a bottle of greasy conditioner has leaked and soiled all of your linens. The easiest way to prevent leaks is to use duct tape or packing tape to completely secure the lids of bottles. If you have really large-lidded bottles, you can wrap plastic around those lids, too.
3. Throw away old products.
Bathroom products have a real habit of piling up. You probably have numerous bottles of shampoo, body wash, and other products that you started using years ago and never finished. Now is a good time to throw away these half-used items. You'll have less to pack, and a lower chance of leaks. There may be an organization in your area that collects partially used bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash and distributes them to people in need. If so, you can donate these items rather than tossing them in the trash.
4. Make sure everything is dry.
Mold loves to grow in warm, wet areas. If you pack any bathroom items up while they are wet, you may open a moldy box a few days later. So, take the time to ensure everything is completely dry before you pack it. Keep a hair dryer handy so you can blow dry any decorations or bottles that seem damp.
5. Wrap fragile items.
Whether it's a pot of foundation or a glass candle holder, make sure you wrap it well with bubble wrap. Secure the wrap with a piece of tape. Label the box that you put these items in "fragile" so anyone who handles it—such as movers and packers or other family members—knows to be careful not to drop it.
With the tips above, you will have an easier time packing up your bathroom.
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