7 Items You Should Declutter Before Moving
Words of Advice from an Experienced Moving and Storage Company Serving the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys and More!
If you're moving, you likely do not want to take everything with you. Doing so can be hard work and expensive, so you might be wondering what to throw out and how to declutter before Moving Day. It can be tempting to throw everything into a dumpster, but that's not the best idea either, especially as you'll need some essentials once you're settled in your new home!
Regardless of how much you choose to keep or throw away, moving is an excellent time to reevaluate what things you really need to have in your life.
With over 35 years of experience, Camelot’s team of moving professionals has gathered the best tips, hacks, and recommendations to provide a moving checklist that will help you prepare for Moving Day! Here are seven tips for decluttering before moving to a new house or preparing items for storage.
1. Get Rid of Expired Medicines and Vitamins
Take a close look at your medicine cabinet when you're packing up your possessions. Many people neglect to throw away expired medicines, so clearing out your old vitamins and medicines is not only a space saver, but it could also be a lifesaver.
2. Donate Clothing and Shoes You Don't Love
When evaluating whether you want to bring along your shoes or clothes, ask yourself: would I buy this again? If the answer is no, then don't keep it. People tend to accumulate a lot of clothes that they wear only once. Consider donating your unwanted clothes or shoes to charity or giving them to a friend.
3. Clear Out Unwanted Kitchen Appliances
Some of the most space-consuming objects that people own are small kitchen appliances. If you're wondering what to declutter before moving, a great tip is to look at kitchen wares like your slow cooker, juicer, or coffeemaker and consider selling or donating them if they're still in good condition.
4. Books and Magazines
Your collections of books and magazines are possibly some of your most unexpectedly heavy items. Do you have books or magazines on your shelf that you haven't read or will never read again? Donate them or give them to a friend.
5. Cups, Mugs, and Plates
Some homeowners reach into their cabinets only to be greeted by an array of chipped and scratched glasses, mugs, and plates. If this is the case, it is better to declutter them before moving belongings you're not happy with. You can replace items like these for a relatively low cost.
6. Old Bath Products, Makeup, and Colognes
Some other items that tend to accumulate in the back of your medicine cabinet are bath products, makeup, and cologne. You likely won't use that five-year-old hand lotion in your new home, so we recommend trashing anything past its expiration date or that you no longer use.
7. Leftover Food
A final expert tip for decluttering before moving is to go through your refrigerator and food pantry. You'll likely want to bring along some snacks and canned food, but perishable foods in your refrigerator and freezer should go in the trash. Also, look through your spices and throw away whatever is expired.
A Santa Clarita Valley Storage and Moving Company You Can Trust
Now that you have an idea of what you will declutter and remove before Moving Day, it's time to schedule your move. Based in Santa Clarita and serving all of Southern California and moving families across the entire contiguous United States, Camelot Moving & Storage is ready to help transport you and your belongings—minimalist or not—to your new home. Contact us today to book your move with our professionals.