Moving To A New Society? Here's Your Ultimate Packing & Deep Cleaning Checklist

Joining a new housing society should be a pleasant experience rather than an exhausting struggle with never-ending boxes, dust, and a lost screwdriver. Having a practical and real plan is key to enjoying the process. In this article, we will discuss how to pack and how to do Complete  cleaning of the new place.

Why Do Most House Shifting Feel Stressful?

Moving to a place does not have to be really overwhelming. If you do not have a plan, moving can be very difficult. There are some issues that people have when they move to a place, These issues include:

• Packing without organizing, making it difficult to find the things you need later.

• Forgetting to do things like booking the lift or getting a visitor pass for your place. 

• Moving into a home that looks clean. But actually it’s not clean. There might be dust, paint marks and dirt that you cannot see at your house.

• Spending a few days in your new home cleaning instead of enjoying your new home.

Luckily If you make a checklist of things to pack and clean you can stay organized, save time and it'll make your moving a smooth & stress-free experience.

1. Organized Before You Shifting

"Do not waste your effort carrying items that you do not need anymore. Sort all your things into three groups: keep, donate, and discard. Reducing your burden right from the start translates to fewer boxes to carry, reduced moving cost, and faster unpacking after moving. 

This way, you will be ready with your items that should be packed. And it will be easy to carry and you will be fast during the process of unpacking the stuff. It will be easier for you if you clean up before moving."

2. Sort out the Formalities of Your Old Society Early 

This is something that people often always forget to do at  the last moment. Before you shift you need to don't forget to : 

• Collect your NOC from your old society

• Informed management of your new society when you are moving in

• Get  visitor passes for your packers( if you hire them) and movers who will be moving your things because in societies you need to have passes  for unknown outsiders who visit your home in the society.

It is good to prepare early for these kind of formalities, or its make easy or smooth of you shifting

3. Packing one by one item in a room, not anything randomly

One room at a time makes things easier so that you will know what is placed where.

• Kitchen: The glass item must be packed firstly and also separated from any random items of the kitchen. Also keep one small box for your first day which is essential or used daily such as plates, glasses, cups or any basic utensils for cooking.

• Clothes: Rolling clothes instead of folding them because it saves space or it's also a good idea like if you pack a separate bag or box of clothes or personal item which you’ll need immediately after shifting.

• Valuables: Keep important documents, jewellery, certificates, passport or other valuable things with you, Not loading with a shifting truck.

4. Clean before unpacking 

Some of the things that the cleaning experts usually do include cleaning the house while it is still empty. By this, it becomes much easier to clean the entire house. 

• Try to clean the inside of each drawer and cabinet.

• It’s also a good idea to make the kitchen platform and the area around the chimney really clean.

• You have to scrub the tiles and the lines between the tiles in the bathroom and the taps.

• Also try to clean all the floors and make sure that you also clean the area next to the light switches and windows. These are the areas where the dust created during construction usually settles

5. Get Your Moving Day Priorities Right 

There is no need to unpack everything in just one day. Firstly focus on the things that you need in 24 hours.

So start by:-

1. Setting up the beds.

2. Then you can unpack the things you need in the kitchen.

3. check that the switches of lights, fans and water connections are working properly or not.

4. Or let unpack non-essential boxes for later.

Moving Essentials Checklist 

Before you leaving your old home, check these important item:-

•  Important Documents

• Mobile phone charger

•  First-Aid Kit

• Water Bottles & Snacks

• Kitchen essential

• Toiletries

• Extra Clothes

• Cleaning tools

• Keys of house & wallet

• Tool Kit (screwdriver, tape, scissors)

Why Professional Packing & Deep Cleaning Makes a Difference 

The process of moving into a new house involves a lot of planning, effort and time. Getting help from cleaning experts can save you a lot of time and make you feel less stressed and tired. You may choose to perform all of these tasks on your own. or by hiring cleaning experts, but by hiring professionals you will save a lot of time and unnecessary stress.

When you hire experts who are trained you can be sure that your things are packed up safely and your new home is cleaned before you unpack everything. That make it easier and your moving process becomes a lot simpler for you.

If you need someone to help you with your move MOYO has professionals who can help you with packing and deep cleaning. MOYO can help whether you are moving to an apartment or a new housing society. They want to make your move easier so you can focus on getting settled into your home. MOYO is there to help with packing and deep cleaning.