Moving in your new home is no doubt exciting but it would be rough as well. There will be no cooked food on the dining table and no made beds. You have to do everything yourself and that too after a long tiring journey. Thus, the experts always advise to prepare a first night move in checklist beforehand so that you can meet your basic needs as you reach your new home. Your checklist should include the basic meal and bedding supplies as well as cleaning stuff and toiletries. movers Shaddai Moving & Delivery
Here are a few tips in what to have in your first night move-in checklist.
Meal supplies
You cannot start cooking the moment you land up in your new home. Moreover, you would be too tired to order food. In fact, if you reach at late night, you will hardly find any eatery open at that hour. Thus, make sure to pack your food kit with portable, protein-rich snacks. Some good options would be beef jerky, nuts, granola bars, trail mix and fruits like apple and bananas. Also pack in gallons of water. You need to sip in frequently to stay hydrated. Moving is physically exhaustive and will leave you dehydrated if you are not careful to get right with your fluid dose.
Don’t forget to include disposable plates, spoons, cups and glasses in the list.
Cleaning supplies
No matter how tired you are, you have to do a little bit of cleaning once you set your feet in the new home. You must at least cleanup the dining area, bedroom and bathroom. Thus, make sure to include these items in your first night move-in cleaning stuff checklist-
- Bleach & cleaners
- Rags
- Gloves
- Soap
- Trash bags
Remember you should not send bleach agents in the moving truck.
Toolbox checklist
You have to get a mini basic toolbox kit for the first night in your new home. What if you have to hang your mirror? What if you have to assemble your bed? The toolbox kit for first night move-in will include-
- Screwdriver
- Nails
- hammer
- Pliers
- Drill
Emergency electronic items
You might not have light fixtures for every room in your new home. Even if the property had inhabitants previously- it’s quite likely that they will take out their electronic fixtures before moving out. Thus, make sure to include these items in your first night move-in checklist-
- Flashlight
- 3-4 bulbs
Clothes
You are not going to sleep in the same cloth that you will wear for the entire journey. So, make sure to pack in some extra set of clothes and sandals in your first night move in checklist.
Toiletries
No first night move-in checklist is complete without the basic toiletries. Don’t forget your towel and bathroom slippers. The other things to pack in are-
- Soap
- Handwash
- Facewash
- Toiler paper
And yes, you should also count-in your first aid kit into your first night move-in checklist.