Moving into a new home is an exciting time, with the anticipation of getting all the boxes moved in, things set up, and a new chapter beginning. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, a priority on your checklist should be to plan for cleaning. Ideally, you want to do this before transporting your possessions to your new place, but this isn’t always possible.
The next best thing you can do is pack sufficient cleaning supplies to have everything you need when you arrive to ensure your new home looks nice, smells clean, and is free of germs. It’s so much easier to clean an empty house, plus it’s much more fun to unpack when you do not feel like every room is dirty or dingy.
In this post, we’ve got tips and a quick checklist of essential cleaning items you’ll want to tuck in with your first night box(es).
Items for Cleaning
Must-have items for cleaning you should gather and pack up include cleaning rags or microfiber cloths, heavy-duty gloves, scrub brushes, sponges, paper towels, toilet brush, broom, dustpan, vacuum, trash bags, and a mop.
Pro tip: Be sure you have extra gloves and sponges for anyone helping to pitch in with cleaning duties.
Disinfectants and Cleaners
Pack any disinfectants and cleaners carefully into your personal vehicle. Since many items are not allowed to travel in a moving van, check with your mover to see which items are prohibited to ensure you don’t inadvertently pack any restricted items. Along with must-have cleaning items, pack any cleaning solutions you use in various rooms, including:
- Dish soap
- All-purpose disinfectant cleanser
- Window cleaner
- Toilet cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Tile and grout cleaner
- Wood cabinet cleaner
- Carpet cleaner
- Oven cleaner
- Bleach
If you have any specialty products you prefer to use, pack those in your box. For instance, if you like natural solutions, make a spray bottle using vinegar, bring baking soda, or create essential oils cleaning solutions to make your new home smell clean and fresh.
Tools and Hardware
It’s also good to bring a few tools and other toolbox standards to help get your home move-in ready. Plan to have a hammer, nails, screwdriver, screws, box cutter, pliers, and drill and drill bits. Also, if you need hardware installed for shower curtains or window curtains, you’ll want to remember these too.
You don’t need to go crazy stocking cleaning equipment and supplies, but it is a good idea to at least bring the basics, at a minimum.
Ready for Your Upcoming Move?
Assembling cleaning supplies and any tools needed ahead of time for your upcoming move can make it be a less stressful experience. Just imagine yourself putting away your belongings in a sparkling clean new home. To make your move even more hassle-free, you can hire professional movers who can help transport your household goods and provide other add-on services, such as packing and unpacking.
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