{"id":139,"date":"2022-11-18T06:05:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T11:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2023-07-31T01:11:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T05:11:36","slug":"get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamline Your Move: The Ultimate Guide To Stress-Free Relocation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;ABeeZee||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; ul_font=&#8221;ABeeZee||||||||&#8221; ul_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; ul_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; ol_font=&#8221;Alegreya||||||||&#8221; ol_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; ol_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;ABeeZee||||||||&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;0.8px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;0.8px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Decluttering your household stuff is essential to ensure a <a href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/services\/house-movers-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Professional House Movers In Canada\">stress-free relocation to your new home<\/a>. You can streamline your move and create a fresh start in your new home by eliminating unnecessary stuff.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don&#8217;t consider your home very cluttered, you have a few items you could do without. You&#8217;ll find more if you look closely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no shame in discovering that your home has become a storage unit for damaged, surplus, or expired items; it happens to everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t realize how much household stuff you have until you relocate it to a new location. Then, suddenly, you&#8217;re surrounded by things you didn&#8217;t know you had or didn&#8217;t know you needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re ready to move, eliminating everything you don&#8217;t need is the most significant time. You will save time, money, and a lot of effort by eliminating goods you don&#8217;t want or need. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won&#8217;t waste time packing up things you don&#8217;t like or need if you declutter before you move. In addition, you will need fewer movers to help you get everything to your new home because you will use relatively fewer boxes, take up less space on the <a href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/services\/man-with-van-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cheap Man With A Van Removals Service In Canada\">moving truck<\/a>, and use fewer boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow our room-by-room <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Checklists\">checklists<\/a> below if you&#8217;re unsure what to eliminate. We&#8217;ll also provide some advice for starting decluttering at the end of the checklists.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/#Checklist_To_Streamline_Your_Move_And_Eliminate_Unnecessary_Stuff\" >Checklist To Streamline Your Move And Eliminate\u00a0Unnecessary Stuff<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/#In_The_Kitchen\" >In The Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/#Appliances_For_The_Home\" >Appliances For The Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/#Family_Room_Living_Room\" >Family Room &amp; Living Room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/#Bedrooms\" >Bedrooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/#Bathrooms\" >Bathrooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/#Garage\" >Garage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/blog\/get-rid-of-unnecessary-stuff-before-the-move\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checklist_To_Streamline_Your_Move_And_Eliminate_Unnecessary_Stuff\"><\/span>Checklist To <span>Streamline Your Move A<\/span><span>n<\/span><span>d Eliminate<\/span><span>\u00a0Unnecessary Stuff<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here&#8217;s a room-by-room checklist to help you identify\u00a0and eliminate unnecessary stuff before your move:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_The_Kitchen\"><\/span><strong>In The Kitchen<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dispose of food that has gone bad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get rid of excess packets of sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider donating or selling kitchen appliances you no longer use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sort through utensils and kitchen tools, keeping only what you need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Declutter cookware, keeping the essentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dispose of containers and lids made of plastic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider using reusable water bottles instead of storing plastic bottles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let go of old cookbooks from the past.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appliances_For_The_Home\"><\/span><strong>Appliances For The Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Donate older appliances that are still functional but no longer needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Safely dispose of appliances that no longer function or have safety issues like exposed wires.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Room_Living_Room\"><\/span><strong>Family Room &amp; Living Room<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Declutter outdated books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and cassette tapes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider donating old VHS and DVD players, consoles, accessories, and extra controllers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let go of magazines or catalogues featuring children&#8217;s toys.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Donate or sell toys and bedding for pets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bedrooms\"><\/span><strong>Bedrooms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Declutter your clothes and shoes, keeping only what you wear and need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sort through accessories and jewellery, letting go of items you no longer use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider giving away surplus hangers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bathrooms\"><\/span><strong>Bathrooms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Safely dispose of expired Aspirin, ointments, and prescription drugs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Discard toiletries like lotions, liquid soap, and almost empty toothpaste containers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garage\"><\/span><strong>Garage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Clear out old hardware, tools, and construction materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider donating or selling gardening supplies and camping equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let go of broken items that are beyond repair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Donate or sell party supplies and old toys for children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Safely dispose of hazardous materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider recycling car spare parts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Decluttering your home before a move is a crucial step to ensure a stress-free and efficient relocation process. By letting go of unnecessary items, you&#8217;ll save time, effort, and money. If you&#8217;re unsure about what to keep or eliminate, follow the room-by-room checklist provided in this guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Moving Champs Canada\">Moving Champs Canada<\/a>, our expert moving team is here to assist you throughout the moving process. If you have any questions related to <a href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Our Wide Range Moving Services In Canada\">our services<\/a> or need further guidance, don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/movingchamps.ca\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contact Moving Champs Canada \">contact us<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Call us at <a href=\"tel:6479322202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contact Number Of Moving Champs\">+1-647 932 2202<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Or email us at <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:info@movingchamps.ca\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Moving Champs Contact Mail ID\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">info@movingchamps.ca<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make your move with ease and enjoy a fresh start in your new home!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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