Pack Your Suitcase – Tips for Fuss-Free Packing
Are you trying to pack for a trip, whether business or vacation? Dreading having to re-iron all your clothes once you get to your destination? Are you frustrated when you can’t fit that extra pair of shoes, or your necklaces arrive in a knot?
Using some of the following tips while packing can cut down on the time and effort of sorting and pressing your wardrobe when you arrive.
Pack Tightly
Packing your suitcase snuggly (but not too tightly) can help prevent your clothes from wrinkling. Too much empty space in your luggage allows clothes to get jostled around, undoing all your efforts to fold and organize.
Use All Your Space
Pack shoes by filling them with socks, underwear or hosiery. Empty shoes take up valuable space, and with this strategy you might even be able to pack an extra pair. Just make sure to wrap them in plastic to avoid getting dirt on your clothes.
One way to pack sweaters or other bulky articles is to use space saver bags that allow you to remove all the air from inside the bag. Maybe you’ve seen them advertised on TV? It’s amazing how much smaller your bag of heavy sweaters will be once all the air is gone.
If you’re packing belts, be sure to wrap them around the inside of the suitcase instead of rolling them up. They will take up less space and stay in better condition.
Prevent Creases
Fold shirts once lengthwise and then fold the sleeves back over the shirt. Stack shirts and lay them as a flat pile in your suitcase.
Fold pants once lengthwise and place them across your suitcase with the lower leg of the pants remaining outside of the packing area. Place remaining items on top of the pants and then fold the lower leg over the packed items. This will prevent creasing across the knee.
Another method for packing without creasing is to fold pants and shirts lengthwise and then roll them from the bottom up. Be certain to pack the items snuggly into place. This works great with t-shirts.
If you must pack items that wrinkle easily cover them with dry cleaner bags before rolling. This will also help prevent wrinkles and creasing.
Keep Jewelry Tangle-Free
If you’ve ever had to untangle a mass of necklaces and chains, you know what a pain it can be. To avoid that, first, use a soft pouch to hold your jewelry. This saves space as well as giving your jewelry less room to move around and tangle.
Second, prevent tangles by cutting a drinking straw to half the length of your necklace or chain bracelet. String one end through the straw and fasten the clasp.
I hope these tips will help you save time and hassle once you get where you’re going. Have a great trip!
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