Moving is one of the most stressful events one experiences, and moving day is the culmination of that whole process. A process that involves several things, so you need to be mentally and physically prepared for all of it.
This may seem overwhelming, but don’t panic. In this blog, we’ll explain ways to thoroughly prepare for moving day so that it all goes smoothly for you.
1. Finish Packing in Advance
Don’t leave anything to pack on moving day. Make sure all the boxes are packed and sealed beforehand. Only leave the emergency items and some snacks to carry with you in a small bag. Leaving stuff to be packed on moving day will only overwhelm you and may result in important items being misplaced or left behind.
2. Label the Boxes
Labeling the box is one of the most basic and important things you’ll have to do. Not labeling the box will prove to be a huge problem when getting your stuff unloaded. You won’t be able to recognize which box will go in which room. This will only result in extra effort, which could otherwise have been completely avoided.
Also, some boxes will contain fragile items. Label them in order to inform the movers to handle them carefully so that your goods aren’t damaged.
3. Kids and Pets
If you have kids or pets, it’s better to leave them at a friend’s or relative’s house, especially if they’re not old enough to be able to help in the process of moving. Not only is it stressful for children and pets, but it’s also dangerous for them to be around a lot of unorganized stuff, because they can hurt themselves. You won’t be able to supervise them due to other responsibilities and everything else going on. They should be with someone else for the day, where they are supervised.
4. Rest Well and Start Early
Moving day is a stressful event that requires a lot of physical and mental effort—it will end up draining you. You need to sleep early and rest well before it. Wake up early and start moving early as well, to ensure that you get everything done before dawn and can unpack and relax in your new home comfortably.
5. Hire a Reliable Moving Company
Moving might sound like a job you can do, but it isn’t worth it. There are many risks, like damaged goods due to mishandling, cramps or back pain due to lifting heavy boxes or lifting at an unusual angle, and much more. Hiring a moving company will definitely cost less than the health and injury risks you’ll be taking by doing it yourself.
Moving companies bring in the right tools and equipment to complete the job and will also ensure you and your belongings are safe at all times.
For a smooth and reliable moving process, allow us to assist you. Eastern Van Lines has a team of professional movers Orange County who provide great moving and packing services for commercial moving, local moving, industrial moving services Orange County, and more. Get in touch with us to find out more.
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