6 Key Steps to Design Your Priority Packing List Before the Next Move!

 Moving from one place to another with the thought of settling down there permanently is a matter of serious concern. You have to take care of several things and the most important one is to prepare your goods and belongings in the best possible way. For instance, you are moving from Kolkata, your hometown to Mumbai, your city work and are willing to settle down there, you would have a lot many concerns about how you are going to manage to packing and moving of all your valuables and fragile items, in particular. But, there is no need to worry because first, you can hire the expert packers and movers in Kolkata, with good research and assessment, and second, you can consider the following packing tips that talks about the exact procedure and covers the handling techniques of all your significant household stuff. So, without further delay, let’s begin.

•    Make sure you know what you own

Since we are talking about the things that we should prepare first to be packed, we must first know, what all do we have with us. For example, you should have a detailed inventory of all your household items that you will prepare for moving purposes. But that would take time. Why? Because before that, you have to do an in-depth assessment and declutter things that are not needed. Only then you can figure out which ones to pack for the relocation. So, visit every room, pull out everything that is there, focus on moving less, only then you will be able to stick to your budget. You can use pen and paper to note things down or simply prepare a tentative list of moving items on your phone, so you can finalize it later on.

•    Lessen your moving load, declutter

Once you have everything in front of you, it would be easier for you to evaluate things and sort them out. Move only those items that are the most important to you like the clothes you regularly wear, the stationery and office goods you need daily, the gadgets and devices you cannot do without, and other regular household items that are a part and parcel of your life and would remain so even in your new home. And discard the rest – all the old books, worn-out clothes, broken furniture, old utensils, irreparable appliances, etc. Keep aside the exquisite stuff so you can pack them later on without any hassle, and find a way out to tackle these unwanted items – either donate them, discard them or sell them out before you even start working on your priority packing task.

•    Begin with the fragile house articles

By this point, we denote all those items that are extremely fragile and need utmost guard when they are prepared for the move. Let’s start with the basic ones and the most important things that we have right in our living rooms – all the décor pieces, artworks, sculptures, paintings, showpieces, pots, vases, glass articles, etc. But let us also make it clear that, preparing delicate items like these is not simple. You must have the required packing materials like cardboard boxes in distinct sizes, moving blankets, bubble wraps, extra soft clothes for cushioning, packing peanuts to seal in any gaps within their cartons. Make sure you label the packages clearly so they could be handled with care.

•    Time to deal with the expensive ones

Similarly, some other sensitive items in our house are not just prone to breakage but are high one monetary value. Starting from the beautiful furniture, ornamental chandeliers, upholstered wooden items, gorgeous cabinets and wardrobes, couches, home theatres, all the high-value electronic items like our television, laptop, music players, and appliances like the air conditioner, microwave oven, kitchen chimney, refrigerator, dishwasher, desktop computer, and whatnot. Managing all of this stuff is not a cakewalk and one can damage these items if they do not know the right packing measures for the same. We recommend you to refer to the internet for some help or user manuals to do it correctly!

•    Keep a day or two for kitchen items

Our kitchen section contains the most delicate items. All those glassware sets, chinaware articles, exquisite crockery containing stemware, and gifted items need ample protection before they are transported into the moving truck. If you are handling them with professional assistance from the movers and packers in Kolkata, do not forget to shield them with an ample amount of bubble wraps, packing sheets, plastic wraps, etc. Try to use original boxes for moving your crockery if you have them or use other heavy-duty, good-quality moving cartons that have an extra layer of insulation to keep your fragile items safe. Also, ensure every moving box contains a label with the item details.

•    Toiletries, cosmetics must be assessed

The reason why we included the beauty products and toiletries in this list is that they require extra protection while being moved. You cannot always move every toiletry or cleaning supply or cosmetic product you have, it will ultimately raise your moving load. Also, keep in mind to seal them properly from the caps before you get them packed. They could leak and spill, affecting the other items in the moving box. So, be careful. Keep aside the ones you do not need, those that are close to their expiry date or the ones that are almost finished or are left with only a little amount. Bring them to use at present and throw away the bottles once you are done.

EndNote

Relocations are one such thing that has to be planned out well and executed carefully! There are a few things that need the most care and protection while being moved, while some require a distinct atmosphere and temperature to stay intact and fresh. All in all, some items certainly are the most essential ones and should be packed before the rest of the household stuff. This blog post was all about that and much more. We hope it was helpful to you and guided you well to prepare things for your next move!