Why You Should Get Rid of Old Clothes During A Move

Published: April 01, 2022

Closets are usually packed with clothing, but just a tiny percentage of what people own is actually worn. There’s no better time to go through your wardrobe and get rid of anything you don’t need or want any more than when you’re moving!

If you need help figuring out which clothing pieces should go, don’t worry, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northeast Massachusetts is here to offer some tips!

They No Longer Fit

It’s typical for people to fluctuate in weight and clothing sizes throughout their lives, but it also means you might have a lot of items that you don’t wear anymore. It’s time to let go of anything that’s a couple of sizes bigger or smaller than you want it to be.

It’s Not Your Style

Trends rise and fall, yet clothes remain in closets for years after their popularity has subsided. It’s time to let go of any clothing that doesn’t fit your current style. Throughout history, several trends have come back again and again, but they rarely reappear for another two decades.

There’s Damage

We’ve all got an item with a stain, hole, or tear on it that we don’t want to throw away. Some people think about restoring or repurposing it at some point in the future. If you haven’t done anything about it after months or years, then you should probably let go.

What to Do With the Clothes

We mentioned in the previous tip to get rid of garments with damage, but what about the rest of your clothing? Any apparel you believe still has life in it should be donated or sold. There are several resale clothes apps available for download. If you want to get rid of everything at once, hold a yard sale!

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northeast Massachusetts is here to help make your move as easy as possible. Contact us today to learn more about why our portable storage containers are the best moving solution.