Don’t Leave Drawers Full of Belongings If items like jewelry or clothing are left inside the dresser, they often shift around and can break, rip, or slide into the space behind the drawers.

Can I leave clothes in drawers when moving?

Don’t Leave Drawers Full of Belongings If items like jewelry or clothing are left inside the dresser, they often shift around and can break, rip, or slide into the space behind the drawers. Yes, you can leave clothes in the dresser when moving, but you will need to remove the drawers from the dresser, as we are unable to move dressers with clothes in them. If you decide to go this route, you will then want to wrap your drawers in plastic to help keep items from falling out. Movers will move practically anything (anything that’s not illegal or a safety liability). Lucky for you, that includes luggage and suitcases! Instead of worrying about what you’re going to do with your wardrobe, break out your travel luggage and use it to pack clean clothes before your move.

Do drawers need to be empty when moving?

It depends on the moving company, but, generally, you’re not required to empty drawers for movers. You’re, however, encouraged to do so – your items will be safer when packed in moving boxes and your furniture will be lighter and, therefore, safer and easier to move. It is important to know that most moving companies will require that your belongings are packaged safely, within a box. As with most moving questions that you may have, always check with your moving company to see what their requirements are. For the clothes in your closet, movers will typically provide wardrobe boxes, which are tall boxes that have a hanger bar across the top. While the movers are loading your other pre-packed boxes and furniture onto the truck, you can quickly hang all your clothes within the wardrobe boxes. Movers should be on time, treat your things like their own and be organized. Tipping is almost always allowed by moving companies. However, just to be sure, check with the moving company ahead of time, to ensure you’re respecting their guidelines. Stay Out of Their Way. During the move, just let the movers do things their way. You don’t have to keep following them around as they move each box. This is why it’s important that you properly label all the boxes to make it easier for the movers and to ensure that fragile things are handled well.