Moving into a new place- home or business- is the beginning of a different chapter. Unfortunately, setting up a new space for living in – just thinking about it gives you goosebumps. You know what I mean: Board your boxes, unpack them, and organize your space orderly. There’s more than one step that you can take to make the move smooth and blessed.
At Smoovin, we help with residential moves, commercial move-ins, and trash removal, and we offer expert movers and packers in San Diego, so we know a thing or two about what works. Herein: your guide to setting up your new space the easy way.
1. Clean the Old House:
Clean your new home before unpacking. Even if the past tenant or owner had left it clean and tidy, it’s still about a clean start. Wipe surfaces, vacuum or mop floors, and disinfect kitchens and bathrooms; when moving into an office or another commercial space, the cleanup becomes more urgent to mold that environment and support your team’s professional and warm ambiance.
Pro Tip: If you have no time to do cleaning, hire a local crew before your move-in day. Alternatively, use Smoovin’s trash removal in San Diego to help eliminate leftover packaging, debris, or old furniture.
2. Unpacking with An Intention
Don’t try to unpack everything all at once. Start with the essentials. The kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are good bets for residential moves in San Diego. If this is a commercial move-in, the next consideration is the workstation spaces, common areas, etc., including the tech infrastructure. Labeling boxes by room while packing makes this step a lot easier. If you hired professional movers and packers in San Diego, chances are your boxes are already organized this way.
3. Map Out a Layout Before You Unpack
You want to put something here and somewhere else, but it’s a good idea to do a walkthrough before putting everything in its place. Visualize or draw out a rough layout- furniture in a new living room or cubicles in a new office space. It helps you avoid going up and down and moving heavy things a few times. How does it lay out room-wise? Lay down the larger pieces of furniture and other significant items first, then position small items around those. This is especially beneficial during commercial moves in San Diego since workspace efficiency and flow are key.
4. Set Up All Utilities and Internet Early
The odds are that moving into your new home, only to find that your Internet doesn’t work or the water hasn’t been turned on, is a surprisingly common oversight. Set all utilities in preparation for moving in: the electricity, water, gas, Internet, and even rubbish collection. Coordinate with service providers well ahead so as not to disrupt operations for a commercial move.
5. Start Organizing from the Start
If you do one thing to thank future-you, keep organized from day one. Use bins, drawer dividers, and label makers for easy-to-maintain systems, especially in storage locations like garages, closets, and supply rooms.
Tip: Use clear bins for seasonal items or back-stock supplies. That way, these will be easy to find later on.
6. Don’t Forget to Throw Things Away
Whether unpacking at home or in a commercial office, you will be surprised to find a tremendous amount of trash, including cardboard boxes, packing materials, broken furniture, etc. Don’t let this pile up now. Smoovin offers trash removal in San Diego to assist in post-move cleanup. We’ll handle everything from bulky items to construction debris, allowing you to settle in.
7. Document and Essentials Care
The possibility of losing something important, like a passport, financial documents, lease agreements, or business licenses, abounds among all the moving chaos. You could set up a box or folder for ‘essentials’ before the moving date, where all necessary documents and items you need access to right away will have to go: chargers, ID cards, checkbooks, or office keys.
In the case of a commercial move in San Diego, it is essential to pack important company documents, contracts, and sensitive paperwork in an organized manner for easy retrieval. Family medical records, school documents, and an account for utility services should also be included for residential moving.
Keeping your essentials handy will save you time (and stress) while moving in.
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Concluding Thoughts
Setting up a new space is not always a mess. With the proper preparation and help, everyone is looking forward to a stress-free move into their new home or a facelift of an office.
Need to look for commercial or residential moving in San Diego? Let Smoovin do all the heavy lifting. The moving team with expert movers, packers, and full-service trash removal will be there with you through all stages of your move.
Ready for your move? Call Smoovin today, and let us move you free of stress.