So you’ve finally made it to your new home, and all your (hopefully labeled) boxes are out of the moving truck. Now comes the tricky part: cleaning and organizing as you unpack your possessions into your new home. Here are a few tips from Cheap Movers Denver to keep your home clean and organized as you go.

 

1. Organize From Largest to Smallest

Start with large furniture and figure out where you would like it to go first. It is much easier to move smaller furniture around to figure out where it goes than it is to move an entire couch or bed. When you plan where your larger furniture will go first, you will save yourself stress in the future.

 

2. Start With the Essentials

Before packing, create a checklist of essentials for your move. When you begin to unpack in your new home, you will want to have the essentials easily accessible. You wouldn’t want to spend your first night in your new home without food, bedding, toiletries, or clothes! You can use this checklist as a starting guide.

 

3. Choose Function Over Decor

You may be exhausted after your long move and want to sit down to watch television. While television may seem like an important appliance to set up, focus first on more necessary items like cookware, lamps, and furniture.

 

4. Discard Packing Materials as You Go

Unpacking can be hectic and messy. As you unpack each box, especially plates and glassware, you are going to amass a large amount of bubble wrap and old newspapers used for packing. It is best to create a trash and recycling bin specifically for these packing materials so you can dispose of them quickly and clear the clutter.

 

5. Unpack Rooms in Order of Importance

While your living room may seem like the most important room of the house, when it comes to moving, you want to prioritize other rooms of importance. Focus on the bedroom so you have a place to sleep, the kitchen so you can make your meals, and the bathroom so you can stay hygienic. This article provides a handy checklist of which rooms to prioritize when unpacking.

 

6. Toss Unwanted Items as You Go

When you pack, you may have items that fit well in your old home that do not have a place in your new home. Set aside a place in the home for things that no longer fit into your home and prepare to sell or donate them. This prevents the clutter of having furniture or decor around that takes up space without adding to the look or functionality of the home.

7. Clean as You Go

With each room you unpack, you want to have your cleaning supplies handy. Regardless of how tidy you are, moving can create dust and bits of packing material. The added benefit is that, when you are done unpacking and organizing, you will have a fresh, clean home to live in! Be sure to sweep, mop, and wipe surfaces from top to bottom.

If you follow these tips, you are sure to have a well-organized and clean home to enjoy and relax in by the time you are finished!