Additionally, getting rid of items you don’t use or didn’t even know you had will reduce the chances of a pest infestation in your new home. Pests such as cockroaches, mice, and spiders like hiding in areas that don’t have a lot of traffic and in items or clothes you rarely touch. These are tips that will help you declutter successfully before a move;
How to Declutter
1. Get in the right frame of mind
Decluttering can be overwhelming sometimes since you are getting rid of things you once cherished. Remind yourself of the advantages of doing such an activity, and you will be amazed by how liberated disposing of things you no longer need will make you feel.
2. Begin early
Most people underestimate the number of things they need to get rid of, so they postpone doing it until it’s too late. It would be best if you began decluttering several months before moving, possibly even one year before the moving date.
3. Declutter things with a sentimental value last
When decluttering, start with the things you rarely use, like those in storage, the garage, attic, or basement. Doing this will give you enough time to check each item and decide which ones to get rid of and which to keep. Pack the things you will keep in plastic containers or boxes as you declutter. When you finally start sorting your mementos and valuables, you will have gotten used to selecting important stuff from the less valuable ones.
4. Schedule time for decluttering
The biggest mistake people make when planning to move is failing to set aside time in their busy schedules for decluttering. Choose a specific day every week when you can declutter your belongings and set aside at least three or six hours.
5. Seek professional help if necessary
If you have too much stuff to sort through and feel that you and your family won’t finish decluttering on time or don’t know where to begin, bring a home removal company on board. Discuss the fees before deciding to hire them.
6. Have three boxes when decluttering your stuff
When decluttering a room, carry three boxes and put items you intend to keep into one box, items you want to throw away into the second box, and things for donating or selling in the third box.
7. Make a necessity box
Take one box and put items you will need on the first day you move into the new home. Remember to label it. Put in things such as a tissue paper roll, nails, a hammer and a box cutter. When you do this, you won’t have to open each box looking for the things you need as soon as you move in.
8. Avoid buying new things and use up supplies
Don’t buy new stuff when you are about to move so that you will have a few items to carry on the moving day. In the same vein, use as many supplies as you can months leading up to the move, such as food products in your pantry, cleaning detergents, lotions, and toilet rolls.
If you plan to move soon, implement most of these tips to have an easy time on the relocation day.
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