Embarking on a big move can be stressful, especially if you have been living in one location for an extended period of time. One of the easiest ways to mitigate this stress is to purge your home before looking into moving companies. Here are three reasons you should purge your home before moving.
1. What Are the Benefits of Purging?
A cluttered space can often cause unseen stress in our daily lives. Whether it’s a bedroom or a bathroom, it’s always the best practice to get rid of old items that you no longer need. When you have a clean and organized room with just the essentials, finding what you need becomes a lot easier. Additionally, it allows you more space to put things away and move around. Finally, when you arrive at your new place after moving, you can rest assured that you have everything you need and nothing that will take up space.
2. Where Do I Begin?
While moving is stressful, it’s safe to assume many people can relate to feeling the stress that comes with it. According to moveBuddha, a moving technology company, about 3 million Americans make an interstate move every year. To begin your purge before packing and calling a local mover, it’s best to go room by room. First, tackle the room in your home that has the most stuff. For many, this is the basement or attic. After this, continue chipping away until you get to the smaller rooms in your home that are less intimidating.
3. How Do I Know What to Discard?
When starting to purge, and considering which items to keep, ask yourself this question: When was the last time I used this? In our experience, a good rule of thumb is that if it’s been more than 6 months since you’ve used it, it’s probably a good choice to toss it. Clothing commonly gets forgotten when it no longer fits us. Additionally, you can ask yourself if you really need as many of each item as you have. For example, if you are moving to Florida, you likely won’t need to keep 50 sweaters. Personal care items often expire without us realizing it. These are things that often end up forgotten on a shelf, only to take up space we don’t have. If after a purge you still end up with too much stuff, consider utilizing storage services for items that you could hold off on bringing with you.
To conclude, purging before a move can be a therapeutic practice to ensure that you can start your new home with just the necessities. When your moving company shows up to begin the move, they will appreciate the lack of clutter, and ensure your move goes smoothly. Considering starting your move? Give On The Move a call for a free quote, and all your storage needs!
