### Social Media Sensation: The ‘Life-Changing’ Moving Hack Making Waves
A moving tip hailed as “genius” by dozens of social media users is quickly earning a reputation as a game-changer for anyone preparing to tackle the stressful process of moving house. The simple trick, first shared by a popular lifestyle TikTok creator, is making people wonder how they hadn’t thought of it sooner.
Sydney, known as @sydneyycannonnn on TikTok, posted a short video demonstrating her approach to moving wardrobe items. Instead of following the well-worn path of taking clothes off their hangers, folding them, and packing them into boxes or suitcases, Sydney opts for a far more efficient method. She leaves her clothes hanging in the wardrobe, slides large bin bags over them—several hangers at a time—and gathers the bags at the base.
This innovative use of bin bags means entire sections of clothing can be removed en masse and transported with minimal fuss. “This trick has honestly changed my life,” Sydney declares in her video, echoing the sentiment of swathes of her followers who praised the method’s ingenuity and simplicity.
For many people, packing up clothing can be one of the most laborious and time-consuming parts of a move. Sydney’s hack dispenses with the need to fold or refold garments, slashing the minutes spent and reducing the wrinkle factor in clothing. As one enthusiastic viewer put it, “No but this is genius,” while another admitted, “I feel so dumb” for not realising it before.
The hack doesn’t just save time – it also keeps clothes protected during transit and makes setting up in the new place much quicker. Once at the new flat or house, movers can simply remove the bin bags and hang the items straight in the wardrobe. It’s this blend of speed and practicality that has driven the tip’s popularity across platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
But it isn’t only hanging garments that stand to benefit from clever packing solutions. Another TikTok creator, Gemma (@gemmalomasjones), advocates the use of reusable IKEA Dimpa bags for a wide array of household goods. Sharing her family’s packing experience online, she demonstrates how these large, see-through bags simplify the process of transporting everything from bedding and jackets to board games and electronics.
These robust, affordable bags (currently priced around £3 at IKEA) are praised for being both sturdy and user-friendly. Their transparency means movers can easily identify the contents, while the strength of the material ensures even heavier loads like books or duvets are manageable—not to mention they can be reused again and again.
Responses to Gemma’s pack-and-go strategy have been overwhelmingly positive. One commenter said, “We literally packed our entire house up with these!! Best ever!” Another added: “Super sturdy and fits a lot!” The bags are especially useful for those who move regularly, with one user confessing they went to IKEA under the guise of wanting Swedish meatballs, but really made the trip just to stock up on the reusable sacks.
While most reactions to these moving bag hacks are resoundingly favourable, a handful of social media detractors have questioned what to do with all the bags after unpacking is complete. Yet, practical solutions abounded in response. “Sell them on. There’s always someone moving!” countered one user, underscoring the bags’ ongoing usefulness and popularity.
As moving house remains a perennial source of stress and frustration in the UK, these crowd-sourced hacks offer genuine relief to thousands faced with the prospect. Even if not everyone can fit their possessions into bin bags or IKEA sacks, the viral advice points to a larger truth: sometimes, the simplest solutions really are the best.
For anyone staring down a living room full of clothes and feeling overwhelmed, the testimony of these social media movers suggests it might be time to ditch the cardboard boxes and pick up a roll of sturdy bin bags—or pop down to IKEA. By embracing these viral hacks, the stress and strain of moving day could just be a little easier to bear.