How to Label Boxes for Movers

Here are three things you definitely don’t want to deal with during a move: disorganization, chaos, and stress. To help them at bay, labeling your packed boxes is essential. It can provide instructions for movers, thereby facilitating a more efficient process, and help you organize your new home faster.

Use Quality Markers

Creating a good labeling system involves only a few simple steps. You will need a set of quality water-proof permanent markers in at least five different colors. Avoid cheap brands. Instead, choose a brand that you trust and are familiar with. This way, you can use the makers for other purposes long after you’ve completed your relocation.

Get Labels for Your Boxes

You’ll have a number of options. You can download free printable labels off the internet, use the pre-printed labels found on some packing boxes, or buy labels from an office supply store. Many stores carry labels with room names already printed on them. You’ll need enough labels so that each packed box has labels on the top and two sides. This makes it much more likely that labels will be visible when the boxes are stacked.

Use a Color-Coded System

This is a simple yet highly effective system. Choose one marker color for one destination room and stick with it. Be sure to pick colors that make sense to you. For instance, if you like salads, use green for your kitchen, and if you find blue relaxing, use it for your bedroom. Once a box is completely packed, write the room and the list of items it contains on the box’s three labels with the appropriate marker. Be sure to mark “FRAGILE” on any boxes that contain fragile items. After marking labels on all boxes bound for that room, seal the boxes and set them aside, then move onto boxes for other rooms, using another color marker. And that’s basically it.

For an even more orderly move, you can hire a professional moving company. As one of the nation’s leading full-service movers, Atlantic Relocation Systems offers services that include packing, storing, delivering, and unpacking to streamline your move so that you can focus on settling into your new home. To learn more about the services we offer nationwide, contact us today.