Delaneym Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 pack my clothes into the cardboard shipping boxes as they are or should i be putting them in plastic bags first or something? 18 days to go.. I am taking it seriously now!.. nearly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 We were told not to use plastic or vaccumm bags due to the humidity changes en route.. Instead i bought some of the large 'stripey market bags' with zip tops (about 1 pound 99 from the cheapey shops) and packed our stuff into them first. Pillow cases and doona covers also make good bags and save on space. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I was in hospital when we moved so hubby had to do all the packing, he just threw everything in boxes or suitcases, even used them to protect pots and plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneym Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 great thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneym Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 well not great you was in hospital.. that sounded bad on all accounts x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneym Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 We were told not to use plastic or vaccumm bags due to the humidity changes en route.. Instead i bought some of the large 'stripey market bags' with zip tops (about 1 pound 99 from the cheapey shops) and packed our stuff into them first. Pillow cases and doona covers also make good bags and save on space. Cal x the pillow cases yes! good plan as well! is it silly to pack my quilt and a couple of pillows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hels Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 We put everything in ziplock bags and glad we did as everyone we know who didn't then had to rewash everything as it got damp/musty, our stuff arrived fresh and clean as the day we packed it, if there's no air in there it can't be effected by climate changes on the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiamilo Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Hi, I would just lift them off with the hangers and lie them down in the packing boxes as that is what the packers did with our stuff that I hadn't already taken off hangers!! It was so easy at this end just to lift them out and hang them up. If you want to wash them once here at least then you can do it in your own time. Also it means you will have coat hangers as I had to go and and buy a load to replace the ones I had got rid of!!! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneym Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 is it ok to pack like toothpaste etc? i have a couple new packets dont want to throw them! i am getting right into this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdk43 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I sent lots of toiletries in my packing and it all arrived safely! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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