Moving house is an overwhelming time, and how quickly you unpack your new home is a personal decision.
Some people like to dive straight in, while others like to come up with a strategy before unpacking after you move house.
Once you’ve made the move, and the removal company has delivered all of your belongings, how do you go about unpacking?
While everyone has their own methods, there are a range of tips for unpacking you might want to consider.
Tips for unpacking after a move include, but are not limited to:
- Clean each room
- Unpack with a system in place
- Unpack your bedroom and bathroom essentials first
- Organise the kitchen next
- Assemble and arrange bedroom furniture before unpacking boxes
- Organise and unpack your clothes
1. Clean Each Room
Before you can begin unpacking, you will first need to clean each room thoroughly to give you peace of mind.
While the previous owners should have left it in a suitable state, the level of cleanliness might leave something to be desired.
It’s a good idea to pack a box of cleaning supplies and essentials so these are easy to access once you arrive.
Start with your vacuum cleaner to get rid of leftover dust or cobwebs. From here, you can mop any hard floors until they shine.
Work room by room to ensure every room is cleaned up to your satisfaction.
Cleaning each room before unpacking is important to provide you with peace of mind.
2. Unpack With A System In Place
Once you have cleaned your new home to your standard of cleanliness, you’ll need to come up with a system to unpack.
It’s no good to just tear into boxes without a plan, as this will soon make the task of unpacking feel insurmountable.
Instead, come up with a plan of who’s going to unpack what and where, but it’s a good idea to strategically stick to the most important rooms first.
Additionally, you’ll want to make sure that you inspect box labels carefully before you dive in, as this will help to keep the unpacking process as organised as possible.
3. Unpack Your Bedroom & Bathroom Essentials First
You’ll want to ensure you unpack your bedroom and bathroom essentials first.
From bedding to your sheets, there are a number of essentials that you’ll need to unpack immediately to get by for the next few days and to ensure you and your family can comfortably sleep.
You will also need to include arranging the bed frames in this step, as you and your family won’t want to spend your first night sleeping on a mattress on the floor.
You’ll also need to unpack your bathroom essentials such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, and shower gel to name a few.
You might not have the energy to unpack everything in the first few days depending on how far you’ve moved, so it’s sensible to unpack your bedroom and bathroom essentials first.
It’s no good to just tear into boxes without a plan, as this will soon make the task of unpacking feel insurmountable.
4. Organise The Kitchen Next
Next, it’s a sensible idea to organise the kitchen.
Getting your kitchen organised quickly is essential to ensure you’re able to cook healthy meals and resume a level of normalcy despite the chaos of unpacking.
Start by unpacking the kitchen essentials such as crockery, kitchen utensils, and glasses.
From here, you can begin to unpack any boxes that contain cooking essentials from your pantry, such as pasta and tinned foods that you can conveniently make a meal with.
After all, you don’t want to be reliant on expensive and unhealthy takeaways during this time.
5. Assemble & Arrange Bedroom Furniture Before Unpacking Boxes
While you will have built your bed in a few steps before, at this stage you’ll want to build the rest of the bedroom furniture.
From dressers to freestanding wardrobes, assembling and arranging bedroom furniture is crucial before you begin unpacking and the room becomes unorganised.
By arranging the furniture first, then, you can unpack the boxes straight into your furniture, minimising the mess.
6. Organise & Unpack Your Clothes
Once you’ve built your wardrobe, you can organise and unpack your clothes.
From space-saving hangers to wardrobe shelves, there are a range of smart ways to organise your wardrobe depending on your preferences.
This is a good opportunity to get your children involved, especially when it comes to unpacking their own room.
Organising your clothes will help you and your family to feel more settled, as the less time you live out of bags, the better.
Unpacking clothes is a good opportunity to get your children involved, especially when it comes to unpacking their own room.
After reading this article, we hope you’re armed with some useful information and tips for unpacking after a house move.
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Written by Jemima Thomas for Falconer Removals & Storage.
