How to properly pack items when moving

Basic packing kit

For a standard flat:

• 20-40 boxes of various sizes (20-75 MDL each)
• 2-3 rolls of stretch film (200 MDL each)
• 2-3 rolls of tape
• 1-2 rolls of bubble wrap
• Markers, gloves, cutter

By item type

Dishes and fragile

Each plate in bubble wrap. Plates on edge, not flat. Glasses individually wrapped, vertical, fill gaps with crumpled paper. Label "FRAGILE. KITCHEN".

Appliances

• Fridge: defrost 24h before, wipe. Tape shelves shut.
• Washer: drain water, lock drum with transport bolts.
• Microwave, TV: in original box or bubble wrap + cardboard.

Clothes

Seasonal — in vacuum bags (70-100 MDL) — take 4× less space. Suits on hangers in garment bag.

Books

In small boxes! A big one with books weighs 30-50 kg. Flat, alternating direction.

Furniture

• Disassemble removable parts
• Screws in zip-bag taped to furniture
• Glass shelves — separately in bubble wrap
• Sofa — in stretch film
• Bed and mattress — separate covers

5 mistakes

1. Boxes too heavy — max 20 kg.
2. Unlabeled boxes — hours wasted searching.
3. No cushioning — fragile breaks.
4. Documents in common box — separate, always with you.
5. No photo of electronics — won't remember which cable goes where.

Tips

• Colored tape by room
• Plastic wrap around open drawers
• Thin plates between towels
• Light bulbs and chandeliers — each in a sock
• Flowers in box with holes, damp paper on top