Top 10 Most Overlooked Moving Necessities

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Whether you are moving locally, cross-country or long-distance, moving to a new home can be extremely stressful. As the moving day approaches, you have probably already been swamped with a long list of to-dos. To help prepare to move into your new home, our New York movers recommend making a moving essentials kit. This kit will help ease the transition into your new home and make the process feel less chaotic. By preparing a moving essentials kit, moving day will feel like a breeze and you will be able to save time searching for the necessities. 

Here is Shleppers’ list of the top 10 most overlooked moving necessities that should be packed separately in order to make the move-in day a smooth transition. 

Cleaning Supplies

You may expect your new house to be sparkling and very clean, but let’s be realistic – they usually aren’t. Your new house will not be perfectly cleaned and will require a good cleaning right away to get rid of all the dust bunnies, dirt, and grime left behind on surfaces and furniture. Make sure to pack basic cleaning supplies including paper towels, disinfecting wipes, detergents, broom and dustpan, toilet bowl cleaner, rags and sponges. Having these cleaning supplies with you during move-in day will save you a lot of time and stress. 

Hangers

Clothing hangers is one of the most overlooked items when moving but are very important. When packing all your belongings, put all your hangers in a clear, plastic bin so you know where they are in your new home. You don’t want to spend time trying to find clothes hangers and tear through all the boxes. Hang all your hangers up in the appropriate closets so that when you go to unpack your clothes, you are one step ahead.    

Toothbrush

Make sure you don’t forget to bring all your toiletries including your toothbrush and toothpaste. It can be easy for people to dismiss this small item but extremely important toiletry. 

Toilet Paper

Seems silly, but toilet paper is one of the essential items always overlooked. You would be surprised how many people forget to pack toilet paper on their first day moving in. Save yourself an extra trip to the store on moving day and pack a few rolls of toilet paper for you and your family. Everyone, including your movers, will be thankful!   

Chargers

Don’t forget any electronic chargers! Place everyone’s phone, computer charger or any charging device in a separate bag/bin to avoid searching aimlessly for them or forgetting them in your old home. No one wants to spend the first few days in their new home with a dead phone, computer, etc. 

Batteries

Batteries are one of the most commonly neglected items when it comes to packing for a move. Whether you are trying to get the TV remote control, smoke detector, or other utilities to work, it is essential to pack batteries. Having batteries on-hand will make the move less chaotic and allow you to make sure everything is working properly.

Keys!

This may seem obvious to pack, but it can be relatively easy to forget to pack all your keys while moving.  To avoid leaving behind important keys, make a list of all your keys and which ones you need for the new house. Some of these keys may be car keys, safe keys, key for new house, cabinet keys, etc.

Fire Extinguisher

Having a fire extinguisher nearby in a house is always crucial whether you purchase a new one or bring the one from your old home. In case any utilities, the stove, or oven don’t work properly, having the fire extinguisher close could be life-saving. 

Miscellaneous Tools

Bringing a tool kit is one of the items you don’t want to forget. You will be using this toolkit a lot on the first day you move in and throughout the first week. Make sure the tool kit is clearly labeled and easy to find so you don’t have to go rummaging through all the boxes. This toolkit should have items like hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tape, and a utility knife to make unpacking easier.  

Identification

Make sure you have all forms of ID like driver’s license, passport, insurance cards along with other important items such as cash, credit cards and checkbooks. These belongings are small and easy to overlook during a move.

Local Moving Company, Shleppers Moving & Storage

Shleppers Moving & Storage will ensure that you have all your belongings moved smoothly and quickly into your new home. Shleppers is the most reliable and trustworthy moving company in the industry.  With over 40 years of experience, you can trust that our licensed and experienced movers will get you moved into your new home within budget and on time. Packing for a move can be extremely time-consuming and stressful, which is why it is so important to make several checklists. Rely on the dependable movers at Shleppers Moving & Storage for your upcoming move.  Request a FREE quote or call us at: 800-847-4537!