In order to ensure the smooth running of a move, a minimum of organization is required. Objects should not pile up in the boxes to form an inextricable mess, which you will take hours to reorganize. Instead, certain things should be kept close to you during the move, in a so-called survival box, which may be useful to you during and after the move. Whether you are moving alone, with friends, or by hiring professional movers, these survival boxes are of paramount importance, so let’s see what items should be kept close to you during your move.
PRIORITY PARTS TO REMEMBER DURING THE MOVE
Protective packaging materials must be kept close to you during a move because they facilitate this operation. Still, others, more priority, are necessary and mandatory, so it is with them that we will start.
First, it is imperative to keep the keys to your new apartment with you rather than throwing them in a box, which will be somewhere in the truck. This mistake could cause you to waste hours looking through your boxes for such a small object, so avoid making it!
Then, your papers, which are elements of capital importance and should not be lost under any circumstances, are also to be taken with precaution. In addition, in the event of a roadside check, you can prove your identity and the purpose of the trip using your papers, including your identity document and the rental contract.
Your bank cards or other means of payment are also important. With these, you will pay the amount to be paid to the movers.
Last but not least, you must carry your medication with you if you are on treatment, of course.
All these objects are not to be put in a survival box in the back of the truck. Instead, it is better to carry them with you in a bag.
ITEMS TO PROVIDE TO SUPPORT YOUR MOVE
In addition to the parts and objects we have previously discussed, which are necessary for them, other tools can help you consolidate your move and optimize this operation’s time. These items should be put away last; rather, they should be kept in a box that you can easily identify and placed at the back of the truck to be as accessible as possible.
For cleaning
The mop, sponge, and cleaning products must be among the items to be kept in the survival box. This can be useful before and after the move if you encounter dust on your furniture that you haven’t noticed before or if you find unexpected stains on the walls of your new home. Therefore, cleaning products is a useful precaution that is best kept at hand.
For assembling and disassembling furniture
Having a toolbox on hand is always helpful for assembling your furniture in its new locations. Indeed, keeping screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, etc., in a survival box will allow you to assemble your furniture and, therefore, quickly save considerable time.
For the safety
Indeed, moving is not a dangerous operation, but prevention is always better than cure. Therefore, a first aid kit is welcome if an incident occurs when moving furniture and other heavy objects. Bring surgical alcohol, dressings, a pair of scissors, pliers, a bandage, and a packet of paracetamol. Put your first aid kit in your survival box to make it quickly accessible in case of problems.
Feed and hydrate
Keep in mind that moving is an operation that requires a lot of physical effort. Add to that the duration of the journey, which could be more or less long, is more than enough to have a hollow or be thirsty. So remember to take with you a sandwich or any snack with a minimum of energy and a bottle of water. You can, if you wish, have a good coffee to have more fishing for the work that awaits you. Don’t forget to be generous, offering your moving partners some water and some cakes if possible.
AFTER THE MOVE… LIFE GOES ON!
We often overlook the fact that the move only lasts a day or two and that afterward, it is already time to resume the course of one’s life. Of course, this means going to work, taking the children to school, and doing daily tasks.
Therefore, it is important to prepare the elements necessary for your recovery as a priority so as not to be delayed in reorganizing yourself.
First, remember to prepare your clothes for the next day to go to work and the files and tools necessary for your profession, if any, such as a computer or documents of all kinds.
If you have children, their school bags should preferably be ready as soon as possible, with the notebooks and books they will need as soon as they resume. If they are babies, the bottles, nappies, pacifiers, and all the accessories necessary for their maintenance must be cleaned and stored carefully in advance. This will save you from having to prepare everything urgently when you arrive.
Be aware that children are unlikely to appreciate the change and their new home as far as children are concerned. As a result, you will encounter difficulties in acclimatizing them to their new life. If you can, it’s best to let them spend a night or two with their grandparents, uncle, aunt, or any trusted family member whose company your children enjoy.
