Looking for ways to streamline your next move? From budgeting wisely and cleaning smartly, removalists Geelong have some great tips that’ll get you into your new home in no time with minimal expense. So, take a moment beforehand to plan ahead. Put aside some resources now so it’s less stressful on the day of moving – your wallet will thank you later.
Organising your move
Get very clear about the tasks that must be completed before you move. You can list each task in the order that it needs to be completed first, and then tick each item off your list.
Make a list of everything you own so that you can plan how to handle larger pieces.
You can decide whether to do the move yourself, or hire movers to assist you with some aspects. Of course, if you don’t have the time, moving professionals can come with a team ready to pack, disassemble furniture and load it onto the truck. Sometimes it is worth the while using a removal service so you don’t have to lift a finger.
Get your furniture ready
To avoid having to clean up dust and cobwebs from your furniture before you move, if at all possible, disassemble large furniture pieces and place small parts such as nuts, screws and washers in a small zip-lock bag or container in a convenient spot.
Protect fragile furniture with furniture blankets or bubble wrap corners to prevent damage during transit.
Tape drawers and furniture doors to ensure they aren’t damaged or moved during transport. This will enable all the bulky items to be able to moved from the house and onto the moving truck with ease. The last thing you want to do is disassemble your furniture on moving day as this is where problems can go wrong and you may misplace screws or table legs etc.
Heavy furniture & Specialty items
Moving furniture can be an arduous task, especially when dealing with heavier items. To make it smoother and safer for your back, take the time to measure each item beforehand in order to ensure they fit through doorways without difficulty. When handling pieces that weigh over 50kgs, consider disassembling them or enlisting extra help – alternating between bending at knees rather than straining one’s back is key. You may even want to invest in a useful piece of equipment such as a trolley; this could prove invaluable during those hectic moving days ahead. Specialty items such as pool tables and pianos just need to be left to the experts. It is worth paying the extra money and having the responsibility taken from you when it comes to very expensive furniture items.
Pack up your belongings
You can prepare everything you need ahead of time. You can quickly get rid of small personal items and only keep the heavier, more important items for moving day.
Reuse old cardboard boxes whenever possible and make use of what you already have in your home to move. This will save you time and money. When it comes to moving supplies, only purchase the essentials but make sure what you have is durable enough to hold the times you are packing. Use the larger boxes for lighter items and the smaller boxes for the heavier items. Boxes should be loaded so it is easy enough for one person to carry. This will also avoid any back pain from carrying too heavy of a load.
Keeping essentials by your side
Before you move into your new home, it will be a good idea to put together a priority bag containing all your essential items. This will allow you to avoid the need to go through every box to locate your essential items, such as plates, cups, phones chargers, towels, and toiletries, important documents, keys and even a clean set of clothes for your very first day in your new home. As we all know, after spending a day running around, lifting boxes and unloading items. All you want to do after the removalists have gone is most likely take a shower, have something to eat and begin the unpacking process the very next day.
Ask for help
Moving house can be a time-consuming and difficult process. Don’t forget to ask your family or friends for help – they may have insight, resources, and skills that are invaluable when you’re planning the move. You might also consider enlisting professional moving companies; experienced teams know how best to pack items into trucks safely so there’s no risk of any breakages enroute or injuries along the way, especially over longer distances.
