Over a period of time, it’s quite common for us to accumulate a large quantity of possessions within our homes. This can include clothes we don’t wear or no longer fit, tools, sporting equipment, and not to mention all the random items hidden inside the garage.

And, for someone who is preparing to relocate to a new home, this can be a nightmare scenario when trying to organise your possessions. However, we have a solution for you.

Since 2016, Right-Way Relocations, we pride ourselves as the best removalist in Adelaide. A South Australia own company which provides a wide range of services in relation to moving. You could contact us to obtain information to better assist your next future move.

Here are some tips that will help you declutter your before moving

Why you should declutter

Before starting to pack for the move, you should ask yourself the question 

“Why should I declutter in the first place?”

While we can have a strong and emotional attachment to certain items we possess leading us to have the issue of letting go. It goes without saying that less can be more when analysing which items have a larger and more meaningful significance to oneself.

To take the first steps in decluttering here are some reasons why you should declutter.

Money & time saver

In the current economic climate where money is tight and time is of the essence, decluttering provides the best of both worlds. With fewer possessions, you can save on the cost of moving whilst also saving time that can be better spent elsewhere.

Reduce stress

Moving is already stressful, as we’ve mentioned in our stress-free tips to office removal and top tips for moving in Adelaide. So, to help with limiting your stress levels it’s beneficial to declutter. By having fewer possessions to move, you’ll have a stronger ability to focus on the positive aspects of relocating.

More space

Here’s a question for you, would you rather have more possessions but less space or more space but have less possessions? Sure, it’s nice to have heaps of material items in our home, however, wouldn’t it be much nicer to have more space that assists a better home environment? With more space, you have the flexibility to transform your home into the ideal living space.

Finding items with ease

When there is less clutter, finding items that are essential and used on the daily will be easier. By decluttering your possessions, you can streamline your day-to-day routines and processes, making it easier to get the day started and perform simple tasks.

Better maintenance

Home ownership, much like owning a car comes with certain responsibilities. Many don’t realise this, but we really do spend a lot of time and effort maintaining these possessions from cleaning them, to purchasing accessories and so much more.

By decluttering unused items and those past their use by date and prioritizing the possessions you use. Not only will you have less items to move when moving day comes, but you’ll save yourself a lot of time and money on those possessions you no longer use.

How to make decluttering easy

It’s now time to start decluttering ahead of the all-eventful moving day. To help make the decluttering process seamless and simple, here are our recommendations to combat the clutter.

One at a time method is best

This might seem simple and basic, but doing one room at a time is the best method to decluttering. Too often, we can be caught up in trying to move multiple rooms at the same time, however, this can lead to items being misplaced and confusion of where certain possessions should be placed. So, it’s our thoughts that decluttering a room from start to finish is the way to go.

Less is more

Arguably one of the hardest steps when it comes to decluttering, what items should I get rid of? Well, it can be as simple as asking yourself how often you use that item, and if the answer is not very or “I haven’t used it in a year or so, ” it might be worth letting that item go. 

Get help

If you’re looking to speed run your way through the clutter, why not ask your friends or family for assistance? Having an extra set of hands to assist you through sorting out all of your items will certainly decrease the time it takes to declutter whilst ensuring your transition is stress-free.

Organise your items

As you continue to declutter, it’s best to organise them. We suggest creating four piles; keep, donate, give, and throw away. The keep pile is self-explanatory, donate clothes or items that you no longer use to a charity like Vinnies or the Red Cross. If you have an item you don’t use but know someone who could use it, give it away to them, they’ll appreciate it. If a possession is broken or serves no use, throwing it away is the best option. 

Need Help Moving?

Making the move to a new home or office is an exciting time, and ensuring the transition is simple and easy is very important. 

Our top tips are designed to help you achieve your seamless move. For a local removalist who can help with your next move, be sure to contact the team at Right-Way Relocations at 0405 355 376 or click for a free quote today for your next move.