Spring and summer are popular seasons to move as the weather becomes milder and schools start letting out for the summer break. If you’re planning a move this spring or summer, it’s best to plan ahead as much as possible. While the move itself may not be scheduled for a month or two down the road, you can start making preparations now to help ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible.
One of the best ways to prepare for your upcoming move is to engage in a little spring cleaning. Whether spring cleaning is something you regularly do each year or you’re planning to do spring cleaning for the first time, here are some spring cleaning tips to prepare for your move.
Declutter to Get Rid of Items You No Longer Need
Many people are surprised to find out just how much stuff they can accumulate over the years – and this becomes eye-openingly clear when you suddenly find yourself having to pack and move all of these items. Do yourself a favor and use your spring cleaning time to declutter. Get rid of anything you no longer need or don’t want to keep ahead of the move. This will save you the time and hassle of moving items that you’d simply throw out later anyway. Here are some options that can help you declutter effectively:
- Go room by room – A popular approach to decluttering, and moving in general, is to go room by room. This can help make the project more manageable, as you have one designated space to deal with at a time.
- Organize thematically – A different approach that may suit some people better is to think about decluttering in a more thematic manner. Instead of individual rooms, you might categorize your decluttering process by focusing on bathroom items, kitchen items, clothing, bedding and linens, furniture, and so on. This can be useful for taking inventory of what you need to keep and want to get rid of.
Pack Non-Essentials as You Go
In addition to getting rid of as much as possible ahead of the move (rather than after), consider incorporating some packing into your spring cleaning plans. As you clean each room or space, you can start to pack non-essential items like books, décor, wall hangings, and other items you don’t use every day. Your clothing, kitchen supplies, and bedding are some of the essential items you’ll have to wait until later to pack. However, by starting the packing process early and being strategic about what you pack first, you can make the entire packing and moving process more manageable.
Clean as You Go
Whether you’re going room by room or taking another approach to decluttering and packing, you can incorporate your spring cleaning into the process by cleaning as you go. You’ll be accomplishing a lot of different goals at once, helping to set yourself up for success when the day of your big move comes.
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Bulldog Movers is pleased to be the professional moving company you can rely on for all of your packing and moving needs in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. If you have an upcoming move, you can rely on our experienced movers to provide you with the services and solutions that will help make your relocation a success. Contact us today to learn more about our moving services and for tips on how to ensure a smooth moving experience this spring or summer.
