Preparing the Bathroom for Your Move

By Diane Schmidt, About.com Guide


Just because the bathroom is the smallest room in the house doesn't mean that it's the easiest. In fact, we usually only see its complexity when it's time to move.


MedicineFor the bathroom, let's begin by sorting through the cupboards, medicine chest, drawers and vanity for any medicine bottles, tubes or jars. Put them aside.

If you're like most of us, you'll have some pill bottles or medicines that have been forgotten, so you'll need to carefully go through these items one by one to determine if they should be kept or disposed of. Remember, that medicine should not be kept if:


It's past its expiry date.
The label cannot be read.
There isn't a label at all.
The color, appearance, smell or consistency has changed.
The medicine causes side effects that didn't occur before.
The medicine doesn't seem to work.
The treatment was discontinued or not completed.

If you need to dispose of medicines, do not flush it down the toilet or empty the contents into the drain. Medicines cause environmental damage and contamination as chemical treatments do not completely remove the contents. To properly dispose of medicines, take them to your local household hazardous waste facility. This can be done at the same time you're disposing of household cleaners, paint thinners, etc. For more information on disposing of your medicines and household chemicals, call your local recycling pickup service, fire station or the closest EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).

Once you've determined the medicine you're going to keep, decide which are critical. Critical medicines and those that are heat sensitive, should be packed in your essentials box. The rest should be carefully packed in a separate box marked "Medicine Cabinet" so they can easily and quickly identified in case of an emergency.


ToiletriesWhen sorting through toiletries, be very particular with what you choose to move with you. Expensive shampoos, conditioners, hair products and perfume will probably make your "to keep" list.

Make sure the lids of these items are properly tightened and that the bottles or tubes won't leak. Dispose of anything that is cracked. p] Any toiletry items that won't be going with you can be donated to a women's shelter or a friend or disposed of through your recycling center.


PackingUse small boxes to pack bathroom items. Toiletry items should be packed separate from medicines and stored in sealable plastic bags that won't leak. Glass jars or bottles should be well cushioned and packed using packing popcorn or bubbles. Use towels and mats to line the inside of the box. To ensure the small boxes aren't lost in the move, place the small boxes into one medium or large size box and mark each box appropriately. Just make sure the final box does not weigh more than 30lbs.


Source: http://moving.about.com/od/packingtipsandtricks/a/move_bathroom.htm

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