Clothing for a week of moving house
Short answer: During a house move you carry, lift and climb stairs all day. Choose clothes that are soft, stretch and can handle getting dirty, and keep a clean set ready for the first evening in the new home.
Moving is hard and warm work
A house move can be compared to a long day of exercise. You lift boxes, go up and down stairs and are constantly on the move. That means you get warm and sweaty, even in winter. Your clothes must give you room to move and cope with frequent washing. Choose layers you can take off, and avoid clothes with long sleeves or ties that can get caught in doors and boxes.
A sweatshirt for the cold hours
When you stand in a cold removal van or an empty flat without heating, a sweatshirt is nice to have on. See bamboo sweatshirt for women. Take it off when you start lifting and put it on when you take a break. Choose a colour that does not show dust, and a fit that does not hang loose, so it does not catch on doors and furniture.
T-shirts for changing
Have several T-shirts for the moving days, so you can change when you get sweaty. See bamboo T-shirt for women. Change clothes in the middle of the day, so you are not sitting in wet clothes during a break. Pack a bag of clean clothes so they are not dragged around among the boxes, and keep it to hand, so you can find it when you are tired and unsure where things are.
Tops for the first evening
On the first evening in the new home you want something clean and comfortable to put on. See bamboo tops for women. Pack a top, underwear and socks in a small bag that you keep apart from the boxes. Then you can take a shower, put on clean clothes and relax, even if the rest of your things have not been unpacked yet.
Pack smart and keep an overview
Pack a small bag with what you will need for the first two days: clothes, toiletries, chargers and medicine. Label the boxes by category and put clothes in bags or holdalls rather than hard suitcases, so they are easier to carry. Keep a box of clean clothes apart from the others, so you do not have to dig for something in the first days.
Look after your body
Lift with your legs, not your back, and ask for help with the heavy things. Wear shoes with good grip and drink plenty of water. Take breaks and eat properly, so you have energy all day. If you get back pain or pain in other joints, take a break, and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. Wash the clothes at 30 to 40 degrees without fabric softener, and let them dry flat as soon as you have a washing machine again.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear for a house move
Soft, stretchy layers that you can take off, and clothes without loose ties that can catch. Have several T-shirts for changing.
What should I put in a bag for the first evening
Clean clothes, underwear, socks, toiletries, chargers and medicine. Keep the bag apart from the boxes.
How do I avoid back pain during a move
Lift with your legs, ask for help with the heavy things and take breaks. Talk to your doctor if the pain does not go away.
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