GoodMove also offer storage facilities, so if you’re downsizing, or need some more time to think about what you want to do with your belongings they can offer excellent rates and are flexible on times. GoodMove have helped plan out and execute thousands of moves and strive to deliver an excellent value for money service for each of its customers. For help planning your move don’t hesitate to give GoodMove a call today. There are plenty of decluttering services out there which can assist you. Planning a declutter well ahead of your move also helps things run that bit more smoothly on the day and gives you additional peace of mind.
Need help to declutter?ĭecluttering is a laborious but rewarding process and once you are done you will feel reinvigorated about moving.
Check your portable devices are working before you do and that you have correctly synced anything onto any cloud-based software you are using. If transferring files into electronic format only be sure to back up hard drives. Check whether you need to retain anything longer and dispose of any unneeded files or documents by shredding safely and securing. This is often the most arduous of the declutter tasks but is an important one. We tend to accumulate masses of bills and statements over our lifetime which we no longer need or can choose to file electronically. Go paperless (or as much as possible)Īs Baz Luhrman once advised ‘keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements’. Likewise, placing items for sale on notice boards, auction sites and bootsale apps like Shpock is a great way to raise additional funds to spend on things you need for your new home. Would someone else be able to make better use of it?ĭonating the item to charity for someone else who might use it in the future ensures its continued value.Are you keeping this item out of habit?.Some questions you might ask yourself include: Of course, certain prized possessions need to be kept, but with other ‘non-essential’ items try and separate emotions from the process and decide whether you really need the item or will likely use it again. A study by found more than one in two (56%) British women, and four in ten (43%) British men, said they struggled to get rid of things that have sentimental value.
The reason why we hoard so much is often attributed to sentimentality. Some people also like to take pictures to help visualise where everything is while they declutter.
Additional labels such as ‘keep’, ‘donate’ or ‘throw’ allow you to easily place where they need to go or how to dispose of them.Īnother method is to use a notepad app like Evernote to note what is where and any other further instructions which may be useful such as instructions on reassembling. Use labels on boxes to remember what you have packed away in each. If you are bringing them with you make sure to inform your removals company so that they can equip themselves with the right equipment to move it for you without dropping or damaging it.Įnjoying this article? Why not read our post on why you should consider using removal companies for your storage needs. Plan in advance for heavy or difficult to move items such as furniture or pianos. That long red dress you wore to the work Xmas party might have looked great, but if you’ve never worn it again since, it might be time to ditch it. A recent study showed that more than a third of women in the UK have an item in their wardrobe with the price tag still on, and almost half buy shoes they’ll never wear. The next place to declutter is the bedroom, and in particular the wardrobe. How many tea and dining sets can one family accumulate? Trust us, you’d be surprised! The kitchen is a great place to start as this is often the biggest offender. You should clean the room as you go as this often throws up hidden or lost items and saves you time going back over later. Think clothes, toiletries, essential medications, food and anything else which you need to access straight away, such as the kettle for a well-earned cup of tea! Declutter one room at a timeĪpproach one room at a time, carefully considering each item before either deciding to pack it or bin it (you might also consider selling it or donating it to charity but we’ll discuss that further below). It’s also a good idea to pack an ‘essentials box’ containing items you will need immediately when you move into your new home. Cleaning materials, including vacuum and wet wipes.Before you get started however make sure you have the following equipment to hand: You should declutter as you pack for your move.