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What to Do with Unwanted Items Before Moving

Moving to a new home presents the perfect opportunity to declutter and get rid of items you no longer need. However, deciding what to do with unwanted belongings can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking to lighten the load before moving or just want a fresh start in your new home, Mooveit Removals has some helpful tips on how to declutter and make the most of the items you no longer need. From donating and selling to recycling and storage, here’s how to manage your unwanted items before moving.

1. Start with a Sorting System

Before you dive into packing, it’s important to go through your belongings systematically. Use a simple sorting system like the “Keep, Sell, Donate, Recycle, Trash” method to decide what stays and what goes. This method will help you determine what’s worth taking with you, what can be sold or donated, and what should be discarded.

Tips for Sorting:

  • Room by room: Focus on one room at a time to avoid getting overwhelmed.
  • Be realistic: If you haven’t used something in over a year, consider whether you truly need it in your new home.
  • Create a checklist: Make a list of large items or categories that need sorting to stay organized throughout the process.

2. Donate to Charity

One of the most rewarding ways to deal with unwanted items is to donate them to charity. Many local and national organizations gladly accept clothing, furniture, electronics, and other household items that are still in good condition.

Where to Donate:

  • Clothing and accessories: Charities like Oxfam, British Heart Foundation, and local shelters often accept gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories.
  • Furniture and appliances: Organizations such as the Furniture Re-use Network or Habitat for Humanity may accept larger items like furniture and appliances.
  • Books, toys, and household goods: Schools, libraries, and children’s charities can benefit from donations of books, toys, and everyday household items.

If you’re unsure where to donate, Moove It can help point you in the direction of local donation centres or arrange drop-offs during your move.

3. Sell Unwanted Items for Extra Cash

Moving can be expensive, but selling items you no longer need is a great way to offset some of the costs. Whether you have valuable furniture, electronics, or just want to declutter your wardrobe, selling unwanted items can turn your clutter into cash.

Best Ways to Sell:

  • Online marketplaces: Websites like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Gumtree are great platforms for selling furniture, electronics, and household items.
  • Car boot sales: If you have lots of small items to sell, a car boot sale is a fast way to get rid of them and earn extra money.
  • Specialist platforms: Consider using specialist platforms for certain items, like Depop or Vinted for clothing, or Shpock for furniture and homeware.

Decluttering before a move is one of the best ways to streamline the process and start fresh in your new home. Whether you’re donating, selling, recycling, or storing items, taking the time to sort through your belongings before moving day can save time, effort, and money in the long run.

Mooveit Removals is here to help with every step of your move, including offering advice on how to declutter and make the process as efficient as possible. If you’re preparing for a move and need expert assistance, contact Mooveit today for a seamless, stress-free experience!

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Four Vital Tips For A Smooth House Move

You could be the most cool and collected person out there, but one thing that is bound to tip your stress levels is moving home. There is so much to do and organise and more often than not it seems like there isn’t enough time to do it all.

Fortunately, with years of experience in the removals industry, MooveIt Removals have Four handy tips that will help ease your stress and make your house move as smooth as possible.

Declutter – No matter how big or small your current property is the likelihood is, that over the years various amounts of unnecessary bits and bobs will have accumulated, often taking over specific draws or cupboards when there is actually no use for them and there probably never will be. This is where you have to be brutal and make decisions of what to keep and what to throw away. For some this can be simple but for others letting go of some things is quite difficult to do.

It is always best to start decluttering as soon as possible leaving plenty of time before your house move so you have the time to decide what’s worth keeping, what should go to charity shops, what can be recycled and what needs throwing away. It is best to be as ruthless as possible as you will not only feel the benefits while packing up your home but when it comes to unpacking at the other end you will be glad you have a lot less ‘bits’ to find a new space for. For more helpful tips on how to declutter your home check out one of our previous blog posts – http://www.wemooveit.com/blog/home-declutter-moving-tips

Make A Checklist – Take time to sit and write out a thorough check list of everything you need to get done before moving day arrives. This will not only help you keep on top of what needs doing, you can organise your time to get the tasks ticked off and it ensures you don’t forget anything which also helps take some of the stress out of moving home. Your checklist should include everything to do with the move, dates and times, tasks and people that need informing of your house move such as insurance and utilities.

Get Help – No matter how organised or handy you are it is always easier if you have a little help. Ask friends or family to pitch in where they can help with packing or transporting some stuff from your old house to the new one for you, every little helps! If you have chose to use a removals company like us here at MooveIt Removals you can also enlist the help of our dedicated team, we can help with everything from packing to disassembling and reassembling furniture. Again, getting that extra bit of help can ease the stress of moving home.

Arrange Utilities – Finally, make sure you have all your utilities in order, cancel anything that need cancelling, change your address with relevant companies, if your changing supplier for anything be sure to cancel your old one and get the new ones set up ready for the day you move in. Also don’t forget about any subscriptions you have such as magazines or books, these can easily be forgotten about and kit could be a while before you notice you’ve been left paying for a subscription that you haven’t been receiving as you never changed address. By doing all of this before you move it means that come moving day you wont have to think about any of it and everything will be good to go as soon as your in so all that’s left to do is unpack and get settled.

If your moving home and would like more advice and tips, or would like to get the help of our dedicated team of movers then contact MooveIt Removals today – 01302 891295