The trick to stress-free packing is the order. Pack what you use least first, and what you use every day last.
Packing order
2 to 3 weeks before
- Loft, garage, shed and spare room
- Books, DVDs and games
- Pictures, ornaments and decorations
- Out-of-season clothes and shoes
- Spare bedding and towels
1 week before
- Most of the kitchen: keep one plate, bowl, mug and set of cutlery each
- Most of your wardrobe
- Toys you can live without for a week
Our kitchen packing guide covers glasses, plates and pans.
The last day
- Toiletries, bedding you are using, last clothes
- Your essentials box: kettle, mugs, tea, phone chargers, toilet roll, medication, basic tools, snacks and the kids’ favourite things
Packing tips that save time on moving day
- Heavy things in small boxes, light things in big boxes.
- Label each box with the room and a short list of contents.
- Do not overfill: boxes should close flat and not bulge.
- Keep documents, keys and valuables with you, not in the van.
Short on time? Our packing service in Cardiff can do it for you. Also see our moving house checklist.
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