Decluttering Before a Move

Start Decluttering Junk Early

There’s never a wrong time to declutter and get organized, but our moving checklist and timeline recommend that you go through your things at least two months before a move so that you can focus on other things as the move gets closer. Decluttering involves making many decisions about your things, and it’s best to get them out of the way well ahead of time.

Declutter Junk Room by Room

It’s most effective to declutter in an organized manner rather than just going through the house randomly. Start in one room, go through your items in that room, and then move on to the next room after you finish the first.

Make a Donation Pile

Decluttering does not mean sending everything you don’t need anymore to the landfill. Indeed, there will be items that should be thrown out or recycled, but there are also likely many items in your home that can be donated for use by someone in need. At Unique Movers, we even offer junk removal and donation pickup services to help with your decluttering efforts.

20/20 Rule For Decluttering

One popular tip for having trouble deciding what to eliminate is the 20/20 Rule. If you’re on the fence about an item that can be replaced in 20 minutes for under $20, it goes! This helps you declutter by making you think about what seldom-used items in your house are easily replaceable.