Nobody thinks about their rugs until moving day. Then suddenly there is a six foot rolled up carpet in the hallway and absolutely no plan for how to get it into the truck without it picking up every bit of dirt and moisture along the way.
Soft goods — blankets, pillows, rugs, curtains and bedding — are easy to overlook when you are busy worrying about furniture and boxes. But pack them wrong and you could unroll a mouldy carpet or unpack musty smelling bedding in your new home. Not a great start!
Here is everything you need to know about packing soft goods the right way.
Bedding and Sheets
Wash everything before you pack it — you want to arrive at your new home with fresh clean bedding ready to go. Once washed fold your sheets and bedding neatly and place them in large zip lock bags or vacuum storage bags. Vacuum bags are a game changer for bulky duvets and comforters — they compress down to a fraction of the size and keep everything clean and dry during the move.
Pack bedding in clearly labeled boxes or bags so they are easy to find on moving day when you just want to make the bed and go to sleep!
Blankets and Towels
These are actually incredibly useful during a move beyond just being packed. Blankets and towels make excellent padding for wrapping fragile items like mirrors, picture frames and glassware. Set aside a pile specifically for wrapping before you pack the rest.
For the ones you are packing — fold them, place in plastic bags and pack in boxes. Simple and effective.
Pillows
Pillows are awkward to pack but easy to deal with. Keep a few in your car for comfort during the move. Pack others inside dresser drawers to save box space. The rest can go into large garbage bags or vacuum bags which compress them down nicely.
Rugs
This is the one that catches people out most often. Rugs collect enormous amounts of dust, bacteria and allergens over time. If you roll up a dirty rug and transport it in a closed truck the moisture and bacteria can cause mould to develop during transit.
Clean your rugs thoroughly before moving day — ideally a few days before so they have time to dry completely. Once clean roll them tightly and wrap in plastic sheeting or a large plastic bag to keep them protected during the move.
In Vancouver and the Lower Mainland where rain is common this is especially important — a wet rug is a nightmare!
Curtains and Drapes
Like rugs curtains accumulate a surprising amount of dust over time. Wash them before packing. Once dry they can be folded and packed in boxes or hung in wardrobe moving boxes which keep them crease free and easy to rehang in your new home.
Brothers Moving — BC’s Trusted Movers Since 2008
Moving across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam or anywhere in BC? Brothers Moving has the experience and equipment to get everything to your new home safely — soft goods and all! Call us at 604-720-0931 or request a free quote today!