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.

Should you empty drawers 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. Using garbage bags instead of boxes: Many moving companies will not move items packed in cheap plastic garbage bags. These are awkward to get from place to place (versus boxes, which can be stacked and wheeled on a dolly), and put your belongings at a much greater risk of damage. Load your heaviest items first. Whether you’re a DIY or professional mover, this usually means furniture goes in before boxes, unless you have large, heavy boxed items such as a TV or a floor mirror. Place dressers, chairs, appliances, couches and other large items against the back wall. Cleaning a house before you move in is the ideal way to go, since you won’t have the added difficulty of needing to work around a bunch of furniture and boxes. But if you have to wait until after you move that’s fine – just don’t skip the clean entirely. 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.

Is it OK to 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. Keep clothing on hangers when possible. Keep folded clothes in dresser drawers. Remember to line suitcases and cardboard boxes with packing paper to protect the clothes. Use plastic storage containers to pack clothing items you won’t be using soon. Keep clothing on hangers when possible. Keep folded clothes in dresser drawers. Remember to line suitcases and cardboard boxes with packing paper to protect the clothes. Use plastic storage containers to pack clothing items you won’t be using soon. 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.