ASAP moves: should it stay or should it go?

When you decide to move, it’s alarming how quickly the date creeps up on you. Before you know it, you’re faced with the daunting task of packing your home into boxes. The big question is: what are you packing? Do you really need to keep all the kids' toys, Home & Garden magazines, and hubby’s collection of football jerseys? Packing for ASAP moves is an opportunity for a start fresh. At Cheapest Removalists, we’ve developed some guidelines for deciding what should be moved and what should be tossed: 

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 Reflect and assess

If you're like the majority of people, you probably don't even realise how much stuff you've accumulated over the years. Assess every room in the house, including cupboards and drawers and decide on the most challenging room – start here. This way, the task can only get easier as you progress. Start by sorting objects into piles: keep, toss, donate, sell, and return to original owner. As you tackle each room, combine the piles into boxes or corners of the room so you’re left with distinct piles that you know exactly how to process in the end. 

SO last season

If there’s an item in your wardrobe you haven't worn in over a year, chances are you aren't going to wear it again. Selling old brand name clothing online is a great way to make a pretty penny, and donating clothes to charity is a simple way of doing your bit for the community. Perhaps you're moving in summer and don't want to lug your winter wardrobe interstate just yet. Temporary storage may be a short-term solution to reducing your immediate ASAP moves load.

Food for thought  

Sort through your kitchen and throw away tupperware containers without matching lids. Donate excess crockery to charity and dispose of anything chipped, faded, or stained. Planning on taking your spice collection? You might want to check the expiry dates on the packaging first, because believe it or not, spices actually go off!  

Be critical

Really think about whether you need every item you pack. Take into consideration how much space you’ll have in your new home. This is the chance you’ve been waiting for to finally enjoy an uncluttered home – don’t blow it! Shred unwanted documents & receipts and throw away old greeting cards. Get rid of duplicate items and broken appliances, and dispose of dated toiletries and cleaning supplies. Do you really need to take your mouldy mop and toilet brush?

Need more advice on what to take and what to toss? Call the Cheapest Removalists staff to inquire about the essentials of ASAP moves and packing tips to ensure your items have a safe and secure journey to their new destination.