Top 10 Forgotten Items When Moving

1. Chargers & Cables

Phone chargers, laptop cords, and other electronic accessories often get left plugged into walls or buried in drawers. Do a final sweep of all outlets and surge protectors.

2. Important Documents

Passports, birth certificates, medical records, and tax files should travel with you, not on the truck. Keep them in a labeled, secure folder you carry personally.

3. Prescription Medications

Whether it’s a daily dose or an emergency inhaler, don’t forget to pack all medications separately and keep them easily accessible.

4. Hidden Valuables

Cash tucked in drawers, jewelry stashed in boxes, or spare keys hidden “just in case” are easy to miss and hard to recover. Take inventory of these items before moving day.

5. Shower Curtain & Bath Essentials

You won’t want to shower without them the first night in your new place. Include a shower curtain, liner, rings, and a few towels in your essentials bag.

6. Items at the Dry Cleaner or Storage Unit

Dry cleaning, shoe repairs, or seasonal items in storage can fall off the radar. Make a checklist of all off-site belongings to pick up before moving day.

7. Wall Hooks & Hardware

Curtain rods, wall anchors, and TV mounting brackets are commonly left behind. If it’s screwed into the wall or holding something up, it might be forgotten unless you plan ahead.

8. Spare Keys & Garage Door Openers

You’ll want them for both your old place (to give to the new owners) and your new one. Store them in a labeled envelope in your glove box or essentials bag.

9. Plants

It’s surprisingly common to forget houseplants on patios, porches, or tucked in corners. Water them ahead of time and plan space in your vehicle to transport them safely.

10. Trash & Recycling Bins

Large, outdoor bins are expensive to replace and often missed when they’re stored outside or behind a garage. Empty and clean them before the move, and don’t leave them behind! Unless, that is, they belong to the waste management company. Then, you’ll need to arrange a swap.