6 Simple Tips On How to Pack Pillows for Moving

Packing pillows while moving is an easy task compared to, say, packing heavy furniture, electrical appliances, fragile pieces etc., but that doesn't mean you can just ignore them.

Pillows are not fragile in any way, so you need not worry if they break if accidentally dropped on the floor. However, if the pillows are not appropriately packed, they can get dirty and become unusable. In this blog, you can find 6 simple tips to keep in mind on how to pack a pillow while moving.

Also read: How to pack your bed for a safe move

Tip 1: Sort Through your Pillows

The first thing to do is sort the pillows, separating the worn-out ones and the ones where the stuffing is poking out. Sorting helps determine what you need to pack and leave behind. You can separate it into two categories that are:

Old pillows that you no longer require or desire.
Pillows that you frequently use.

Tip 2: Utilise Old Pillows as Packing Materials

You can use the old pillows you no longer need or want as packing material. Old pillows are the perfect packing material for providing a cushioning effect and padding, protecting fragile or delicate objects. For example, you can use an old pillow to:

Protect fragile items like glass, mirrors etc.
Wrap around the artwork frames
Protect the legs of chairs and tables.

Tip 3: Invest in Quality Packing Materials

For packaging your pillows securely, you need to invest in a few packing materials like:

Cardboard boxes: can be utilised for large and lightweight pillows. They can be easily packed and placed inside a cardboard box and moved easily.
Wrapping paper: can be utilised to line up the cardboard box bottoms from the inside for extra protection and to prevent the pillows from getting dirty.
Plastic bags: Using large trash bags is a good way to keep your pillows perfectly protected against dust and moisture.
Vacuum bags: Packaging your pillows in vacuum seal bags is an excellent technique to minimize their volume significantly.

Check out other types of packing materials you can use.

Tip 4: Prep & Pack Each Pillow Individually

Once you have gathered your packing materials, follow a careful packing procedure:

Brush any dust and dirt off the pillows. You can use a vacuum cleaner to easily remove dust particles from your pillows.
Place each pillow inside a clean and fresh pillowcase.
Wrap each pillow individually in breathable plastic wrap, and not too tightly. Wrapping a pillow too tightly might permanently change its shape.
Use packing tape to secure the bundle.

Tip 5. Gather Packing Supplies to Prepare Packing

Start with preparing the moving cardboard boxes by securely taping the bottom seam of the box with packing tape.
To keep the bedding of the moving box clean and dust-free, line the inside, bottom and sides of the box with sheets of packing paper.
Securely place the packed pillows into the moving box and tape the moving box.

Tip 6. Air Out Your Pillows after Unpacking

After reaching your destination, make sure you unwrap your pillows immediately. This can prevent the build-up of bad odours.

You can also place your pillows outside in the sunlight, which can help kill the tiny pests that live inside pillows and allow any moisture to evaporate, leaving the pillows fluffy.

Conclusion

Packing your pillows for a move is easy. However, it can consume a lot of space if not done correctly. This blog can help you understand how to pack and keep your pillows safe and damage-free when moving from one home to another. And make sure you expose your pillows to sunlight, so they remain fluffy and away from moisture and germs.