If you’ve moved in the past, you know that it can take a lot of time to unpack your things. Unless you take some time off work after the move, you may find that it takes longer than you want to unpack everything and to get rid of the moving boxes. Once the Mississauga, ON moving company has done its job to your satisfaction, use these 3 tips to help you unpack effectively.
1. Focus on Immediate Needs First
After you move, you’ll want to concentrate on your immediate needs. This means first unpacking your perishable items — especially if you’ll be eating some of it as part of a meal upon arriving at your new place. You’ll also want to ensure that the beds are assembled so that there’s someplace to nap or sleep. Also be sure to mark the boxes or containers in which you place the linens and pillows so that you don’t have to go searching for them.
It’s always a good idea to pack – perhaps in a knapsack – things that you’ll need right after moving to a new home. This can include a change of clothing, toiletries, toothbrush and toothpaste, medication, and basically anything else you’ll need sooner rather than later.
Don’t forget your pets. Make sure they have an ample supply of fresh food and water during the trip to your new home and once you finally arrive at your new home. You can pack their food, water, bowls, and beds where they can easily be located.
2. Kitchen and Bathroom
You next want to tackle your kitchen and bathroom. If you had properly labeled your boxes, you won’t have trouble finding the things for your kitchen and bathroom. You’ll be glad that you prioritized these areas when the time comes to prepare a meal or use the bathroom.
3. Closets and Chests of Drawers
After you’ve taken care of immediate needs and then addressed the kitchen and bathroom, you’ll want to put away things in your closets and chests of drawers. You’ll be mighty surprised at how many boxes you’ll eliminate when you take the time to get your clothing out of boxes and into the closets and chests of drawers.
4. Furniture
You’ll also want to position your sofa, coffee table, TV, and other things where you want them to be. Your house will start to feel like a home once you get things in their proper order.
While these guidelines will provide some structure for your own move, that doesn’t mean that you can’t do it however which way you want. When you need the help of a moving company serving Mississauga, ON residents, get in touch with us at ABS Movers & Storage. We specialize in helping families and individuals across the Greater Toronto Area with their moving, storage, and junk removal needs. For the help you require, call us at (416) 588-1499. One of our customer care agents will be pleased to answer your questions and schedule an in-home consultation so that we can give you an estimate. You can also stop by our office at 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 if you’d rather speak to us in person. We’re here to help, so let us know how we can make your moving day a resounding success.
