The best way to cope with a move is to keep in mind different tips and tactics to be able to carry it out in the right way. The best thing to do is to learn how to enjoy the process and know how to handle stress, anxiety and any other unfavorable emotion that may affect the activity.
People often think that the beginning of a move is the worst part, where you have to be careful not to forget anything, be attentive to the packing, tools and materials to pack every household item. But what happens when it comes to unpacking? In fact, it is extremely important to know the simplest methods to start organizing the new home.
How to start unpacking?
Just as when you start packing, you must be very careful with absolutely all the boxes in the move, as well as with the household appliances or heavy belongings. The main idea is to pay attention to your belongings in order not to damage any of them.
So, to start unpacking you need to:
- Clean before you start
When you arrive at your new home, it is essential to clean it thoroughly. In fact, it is the best time before placing heavy objects, such as furniture, refrigerators, among others. You cannot start unpacking without at least having the floor clean. In addition, this will prevent the accumulation of dust or any kind of dirt when the items are already in place.
- Location of the belongings
First of all, it is recommended to know that at the moment of storing the items in the boxes, you should keep a list of the objects that are inside the box. Thus, when the time comes to unpack, you will know clearly what the existing objects are. When you recognize them, you should immediately place the boxes in the corresponding places. For example, if they are bathroom items, then they will be placed in the bathroom, and so on. It is a simple way to establish order.
- Give priority to objects
everyone has belongings that are priorities, however, there are basic items that should be located and accommodated in the first instance, such as furniture, kitchen, refrigerator, bed, among others. These are precisely the ones that should be given the main attention, since they are the most used in the home, and then, in the background, unpacking secondary items such as decorative ornaments, among others.
- Ornaments
the last step to have unpacked in a simple way, is to place the small ornaments that give the final touch to the new property. Generally, many people have lots of ornaments that are in the living room, dining room, bedroom, among others. They are the ones that must be unpacked at the end so that none of them break or get damaged.
Although unpacking takes work, dedication and patience, in contrast to packing, it is a more relaxed and motivating activity. This is precisely the first step for many to make that life change and step out of the comfort zone they were in.