Moving and Benefits of Professional Organizing Services

Two for the Price of One: Professional unpacking and Organizing Services 

Unpacking a home after the move can be a daunting task, but there are ways to make it quicker, more efficient, and less painful. Here are some tips from Irene and her team at SimplyOrganized to help you unpack after moving.

Step one: Create a plan and prioritize which boxes to unpack first. For instance, it would be smart to unpack the “high priority” items you will need immediately, such as toiletries, bedding, and kitchen essentials. Generally the last things you packed before moving should be the first to be unpacked! 

Step two: Tackle one room at a time and sort items into piles for keep, donate, and discard. Use containers, bins, and storage solutions to keep everything in its place and make it easier to find in the future. 

Step three: Items should be sorted and organized into categories. It's important to have a designated home for each item to maintain organization. Use Post-it notes to plan where things will be located in a temporary way, think of this step as almost a template. Write common item names on the Post-It and stick them to cabinets, drawers, and shelves to help you plan where various kitchen items will live. This step helps you get a visual template for where things will be and how easy they will be to access. It also allows you to pivot quickly if you realize a category should be placed elsewhere.  Post-It notes provide the flexibility for change when items inevitably don’t fit in a certain spot or the space winds up not being able to accommodate the number of items you have.

Step four: When you’ve decided that you like the location of your belongings, take the time to make it official by labeling bins, storage containers, shelves, and cabinets to solidify the location of your items. Whether it’s the kitchen, the bathroom, or the linen closet, to keep your home tidy in the long run, it’s best to label the locations of things in your new home. This will help the whole family learn where everything is and help them to put items back accurately. 

Final Step:  Break down boxes as you go and move them out of the way regularly to clear up space. Remember to stay hydrated and take breaks as you go.

Following these simple steps will allow you to efficiently unpack your home and start enjoying your new space quickly.

Adding a professional organizing service to help you unpack after your move can bring several benefits. First, it can save time and reduce stress, as professional organizers, we have the expertise and tools to efficiently and effectively organize a space. Second, a professional organizer can help maximize your space and improve functionality by suggesting storage solutions and systems tailored to your needs. We also have a knack for thinking about the flow of a space and how you will ideally need to use that space daily. The end result is a more organized and functional space, which can in turn increase productivity and reduce clutter.