Pack Your Closet in Minutes!
Let’s be honest: packing your closet is one of the most annoying parts of moving. Where do I store these winter jackets? Or, do I think I’m going to wear these 12-year-old sweatpants in the next week? All those hangers. All those clothes. All that time. But what if we told you there’s a way to pack your hanging clothes in minutes–no folding, no fuss?
Enter: trash bags
This genius trick uses large trash bags to bundle your hanging clothes quickly and easily. Here’s how to do it:
- Group a handful of hanging clothes (usually 10-15 depending on thickness).
- Keep them on the hangers.
- Slide a trash bag up from the bottom, covering the clothes like a garment bag.
- Tie the drawstrings around the necks of the hangers to keep everything in place.
Boom. That’s it. You've just packed an entire section of your closet in seconds.
Need to transport multiple sets at once? Hang the bagged bundles on a broomstick or shower curtain rod! Just balance the broomstick between the back seats of your car or across two sturdy surfaces (like chairs) and hang the hanger hooks over the stick. This keeps your clothes upright, wrinkle-free, and easy to transfer in and out of the car–no crushed shirts or mess.
When you arrive at your new place, just hang the clothes in the closet and pull the bag down. You're unpacked in less than a minute!
And if you need extra help moving this season, let Room2Room Movers handle it (trash bags not provided).