Super Spring Cleaning Tips For Easy Moving And Storage

Moving is likely one of the most stressful and exciting events you'll experience during your lifetime. You're looking forward to a new beginning, and enjoy remembering the past as you sift through the items you may have forgotten about or misplaced.

You may find that small moving boxes only hold so much, and although you may have purchased discount moving boxes, there is no point in filling them to the brim with items that are no longer of use to you and your family. Therefore, cleaning up the clutter and organizing your move will save you a lot of hassle, time, and money come moving day.

Purchasing Moving and Storage Supplies

Moving kits are one of the most valuable purchases you can make in preparation for your move. So long as you order with the correct number of rooms and type of residence (apartment or house) in mind, you will have the right number of small moving boxes, large moving boxes, and enough moving supplies to pack up your entire home. You can also purchase additional discount moving boxes with custom features, such as a wardrobe boxes or file storage boxes, to make packing and unpacking even easier.

Renting a Storage Unit/Facility

If you need to rent a storage unit, knowing what you need and ordering it ahead of time can prevent many unnecessary problems. Be sure to reserve one that is big enough to prevent having to cram items in, but not too large that you end up paying for more space than what is actually needed. Is it best to store items at your current location, or close to the new home? Decide on things such as temperature control and how much access you need to your items. Additionally, be sure to purchase the right amount of small moving boxes and large moving boxes for all items that will be put in storage. Finally, be sure to check into the amount of insurance and security the storage company offers.

Determine Which Items to Store or Toss

To save money and time, go through your home, and determine what to keep and what to eliminate. Is it really worth filling five large moving boxes of clothes that don't fit? Is there a reason you are saving fifty plastic containers of the same size? Do you really plan to make that broken television into a fish tank soon? Once you have items paired down, you can get an accurate estimate of what you need to move so that you can determine the exact number of small moving boxes and large moving boxes you need, as well as the amount of storage you need to consider.

Plan out Time and Packing Priorities

Planning is the largest determining factor in a successful, stress-free move. Start by setting a certain amount of time every day or every couple of days to pack so that you don't leave everything for the last minute. Then, simply decide what to pack when. Start by packing items you won't need between now and the day of the move. Items such as out of season clothing and other things that you use rarely or can get by without should be packed as early as possible. As you approach the big day, start packing your more frequently used items into your cheap moving boxes.

Start Packing Using Custom Boxes and Packing Supplies

All moving boxes regardless of size need to be packed and sealed tightly to prevent contents from shifting during your move and ultimately damaging your valuable items. Standard corrugated cardboard boxes come in small, medium, large, and extra large sizes. These boxes are very versatile but should not be packed too heavily, as the boxes are only made of cardboard not reinforced steel. For the bedroom, kitchen, and office there are custom moving boxes that are specifically designed to hold clothes, dishes, and office files. These custom wardrobe, extra heavy duty kitchen, and file storage boxes double as storage boxes. To protect your breakables you’ll need a decent amount of premium packing supplies. At the very minimum you’ll need packing paper, clear packing tape and tape dispenser, and air bubble cushioning wrap. These moving boxes and packing supplies will save you heaps of time and keep all of your items safe no matter if you move across the street or to the other end of the country.

Dumping the Junk

Lastly, don't forget to deal with all of the unwanted items you purged earlier. In some instances, it might be easier to get rid of them yourself. However, if you diligently go through your home, chances are you'll need help. Items to give away can go to places like Goodwill or to a local charity or shelter. In many instances, they will pick up your items for you at no cost. 1-800-Got-Junk and similar organizations will happily pick up your discarded items for you. For those items you'd like to sell, list them on Craig's List or Ebay to liquidate them quickly and easily before the move.

Finding cheap moving boxes is an important part of the move, but taking time to organize and purge your home before the big day can help significantly. You will be able to pay for less storage, less items to move, and need fewer small moving boxes. And, during any move, who doesn't want to carry as few large moving boxes as possible?