The Ultimate Moving Guide

Checklist and Tips to Make ThisMove as Easy as Possible

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Home Cleaning Checklist

Bedroom

Clean light fixtures & switches

Wipe baseboards

Wash windows

Vacuum or clean window coverings

Dust furniture and clear clutter

Flip mattress

Swap warmer weather clothesin drawers and closet

Wipe down baseboards

Wash windows & window coverings

Vacuum couch & chairs

Dust furniture and clear clutter

Wash throws & pillows

Steam clean carpet or wash floors

Clean light fixtures and switches

Check batteries in remotes

Living Room & Family Room

Clean out under the bed

Wash bedding and pillows

Wash or vacuum floor

Clean and organize closet _________________________________

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Check batteries in smoke alarms

Kitchen

Dust shelving

Organize & clean cabinets

Clean light fixtures

Clean & dust accessories

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____________________________________Clean tabletops

Clean & organize panty

Clean & organize fridge

Dust off top of fridge & cabinets

Clean light fixtures

Wipe down baseboards & lightswitchesFlip mattress

Clean sink & counters

Wipe all kitchen appliances

Wipe down baseboards Sweep and mop floors

____________________________________Clean kitchen table and chairs

Bathrooms

Clean sink & counters

Clean toilets

Clean shower/tub

Sweep and mop floors

Wipe down baseboards & lightswitchesClean light fixtures

Replace toothbrushes

Store unused countertopitemsWash floor mats & towels

Organize below sink____________________________________Clean & dust accessories

Halls & Entry

Wipe down baseboards & lightswitches

Clean light fixturesWash floor mats & towels

____________________________________Wash windows & window coverings

Wash or vacuum floor

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Ultimate Moving Checklist

Change of Address

Drivers License

Internal Revenue (IRS)

Social Security

Voter Registration

Banks

Loans

Investments

Credit Cards

PayPal/Venmo

Automated Payments

Place of Employment

Insurance

Doctors

Schools

Friends & Family

Subscriptions

Associations

Cable

Internet

Phone/Cell

Electric

Gas

Water

Sewer

Trash

Landscaping

Housecleaning

Pest Control

Services to Cancel or Transfer

Keep personal & financialdocuments in one box

Update medical records

Notify old & new schools

Keep keys & garage openerin a bag for new owners

Plan meals to use any foodyou have left

Save moving receipts

Organize

checkbooks, passports, birthcertificates, insurance docs, taxes, etc.

and arrange transfer

Keep a folder with warranties& manuals for new owners

possible tax deduction

Purge unused items

Reserve truck or movers

Reserve storage unit

Pack infrequently used itemsahead of time

Packing & Storage

review locations and reserve online

Start a family "Move Kit" forfirst night in new home

Arrange help for kids or pets for the dayHave cash to tip movers

Final cleaning

Moving Day

Dispose of trash

Run garbage disposal

Final walk-through

Raise/lower thermostat

Turn off water heater

Lower shades

Lock all doors & windows

First Night at the New Home"Move Kit"

Paper towels

Toilet paper

Clorox wipes

Disposable plates & utensils

Easy breakfast items

Bars/snacks

Trash bags

Shower curtain liner

Towels

A special movie to watch with kids

Scissors

Hand soap

Bed sheets

Pet bowls

Bottled water

Toothbrush & paste

Pajamas

Change of clothes

First Aid Kit

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