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Moving Must Haves
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items Must haves when packing for an upcoming move. Pack smarter, not harder.
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Packing Material
Must haves when packing for an upcoming move. Pack smarter, not harder.
Bubble wrap comes in handy with anything that is fragile. From pictures, to China, glassware, ceramics; anything that can easily be broken. A little bit of cushion goes a long way. Always remember to use moving paper on the bottom and sides of your b...
Project Source 24-in x 75-ft Bubble Cushion
Great for protecting couches or anything that has leather. You can also use this on pieces of furniture to avoid scratching pieces when loading your truck/vehicle if you don't have moving blankets.
Project Source 20-in x 1000-ft Stretch Wrap
Moving blankets are always one of the NUMBER ONE must haves when moving. It protects all of the furniture from outside conditions as well as protects the furniture. When you move, it's like a game of Tetris and you will need to stack some pieces on t...
Sure-Max 12-Pack 80" x 72" (35lb/dz weight) Pro Economy - Professional Quilted Moving & Packing Blankets -
#1 Must have! Protect where you sleep at night. **PRO TIP: If you have a twin bed don't get a twin-size mattress bag, get a king. Place the twin mattress and box spring into the bag and tape it closed.
Project Source Clear Mattress Bag
When packing books, only use a small box. A small box will prevent you from overpacking the box. Books may be small, but they weigh a lot! **PRO TIP: Purchasing your own boxes and doing your own packing will save you hundreds, if not thousands of dol...
Lowe's 16-in W x 12-in H x 12-in D Classic Small Cardboard Moving Box with Handle Holes
Wardrobe boxes are great, but if you want to save space and time trash bags work just as good! Any clothes that have hangers, leave them on and you can hang them right up at your new home. Just place your clothes into the bag and tie the strings arou...
Glad Forceflex Scented Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, Gain Lavender, White, 13 Gallon, 22 CT
Don't forget to put your TV's in boxes! If you aren't going to box them, please do NOT place them into a moving truck, transport them in your own vehicle.
Lowe's 36.25-in W x 41-in H x 6-in D Large Cardboard Television Moving Box with Handle Holes
Perfect for labeling boxes, if you want to get really organized you can color code each room as well. Write the name of the room and possibly a number on the box to make it easier to keep track.
JAM Paper Mailing/Shipping/Address Labels 3-in x 4-inSticky Notes ( 120 -Pack)
You should be using packing paper in all of your boxes. Maybe not clothing boxes, but any other box. There should be pieces cushioning the bottoms and sides, crinkle it up a little bit if you have to. Also, feel free to put it in between items like d...
UBMOVE Multiple sizes Packing paper
Banker boxes come in handy for all of your paperwork. You can properly organize and pack away all of your important documents while still knowing what is where.
BANKERS BOX 12-in W x 10-in H x 15-in D SmoothMove Classic 5 -Pack
Great price for a 6 pack and you can get the roll holder and cutter if you'd like.
Scotch 1.88 in. x 54.6 yds. Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape (6 Rolls per Pack) 3850-6-EF
Great alternative for bubble wrap with certain items. I wouldn't use them for glassware, but I would use them for in between dishes and even between pictures.
Pratt Retail Specialties 1/16 in. x 12 in. x 50 ft. Foam Cushion Roll 20020010
Cleaning Products
Moves aren't just about moving your items from one place to another, there is a lot of cleaning involved too. You might want to clean your new place before moving all of your belongings in. You are definitely going to want to clean your current resid...
My go to for all of my hardwood floors! A little goes a long way and Murphy will keep your floors looking brand new!
Murphy 145 oz Natural Liquid Floor Cleaner 145 -fl oz
I don't know where I would be without this product. Not only is it amazing for dishes, but if your counters are quartz, you NEED this. I even use it when cleaning my bathroom.
Dawn Platinum Plus Powerwash Dish Spray, Fresh Scent, 16 oz
Have kids? These will save your life and remove all of those markings from the walls.
Mr. Clean Original Magic Eraser Cleaning Pads with Durafoam - 3ct
They all smell AMAZING and can be used on pretty much everything!
Fabuloso Lavender Multi-Purpose Cleaner 2X Concentrated Formula Floor Cleaner - 169 fl oz
Perfect toilet bowl cleaner!
Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System - ToiletWand Storage Caddy and 6 Refill Heads
My go to cleaner for all of my wooden furniture. Smells great and leaves everything fresh and new.
Pledge® Expert Care™, Wood Polish Shines and Protects, Lemon Enhancing, Aerosol, 9.7 oz.
With this you'll have no problem dusting those high places.
Swiffer Dusters with Extension Pole, Cleaning Kit includes 3ft Extendable Handle + 3 Duster Refills
Super effective and gentle on all surfaces. I use these on everything and I mean everything. Walls, counters, sinks, wooden furniture, TVs, EVERYTHING.
Eyliden Microfiber Cleaning Cloths Wipe for Kitchen, Car Clean, Washable, Pack of 10, Size:12.6" x 12.6", Blue, Yellow, Gray
Sometimes you find things that you didn't know was even there and completely disgusts you. Always have some gloves on hand because you will need them at some point.
Great Value Latex Multipurpose Reusable Household Gloves, BPA-Free, Teal Color, Medium Size
It has its name for a reason and its super affordable!
LA's Totally Awesome 32 oz. All-Purpose Cleaner Spray 100541079
Literally THE WORLD'S BEST GLASS CLEANER! This is the only glass cleaner I will use. I even use it on my windshield, and it works better than windshield washer fluid.
Sprayway 23 oz. Glass Cleaner 1000036911
Game changer. Not only great for grease, but any smoke stains. Mix dawn dish soap, water, and a tiny bit of this; you'll be amazed at the results.
Greased Lightning 32 oz. Super Strength Classic All-Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser 17569248593
Tools & Equipment
Without the proper tools and equipment there will be damages and injuries. Work smarter, not harder. Don't end up in the ER instead of your new bedroom!
I promise you, having one or two of these on hand will save your life. They'll also come in handy one day when you least expect it. Places these under dressers, bureaus, desks, sofas, you name it and just roll the furniture right in and out.
Hyper Tough 30-inch Wooden Moving Dolly, 660-lb Capacity, Dollies, 4 Caster Wheels
Don't move each box one by one. It will take you forever and you will end up straining something your back or arms. Just stack them onto the hand truck and roll them in.
Strongway Steel Hand Truck, 600-Lb. Capacity
You don't need to go spend hundreds of dollars on the best tools, but you are going to need handheld tools. These come in handy for disassembling and reassembling. Moving comes with a lot of nuts and screws!
Tool Set, HSIAOLIN General Household Hand Kit with Toolbox Storage Case, Perfect for Homeowner, Office & Workshop Repairs, Blue
This is a great purchase for any first-time home buyer. There are going to be things you need to do in your new home that will just be so much easier with a drill. **ATTACHMENTS NOT INCLUDED**
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag DCD771C2
Attachment for drill
DEWALT Steel Driving Bit Set (45-Piece) DW2166
Additional attachments for drill
DEWALT Maxfit Ultra Steel Screwdriving/Drill Bit Set (120-Piece) with Large Toughcase DWAUMF120SET
I never knew what a prized possession these would become until I moved. Every time I have moved, these have been my best friend. Beds, coffee tables, dining room tables.
Husky BITE SAE/Metric Non-Slip Hex Key Set (18-Piece) HBLAHK18
Make opening and breaking down those boxes move 100 times faster. Faster clean up means you can unwind and relax sooner. You deserver it after the stress of a move!
Milwaukee FASTBACK Compact Folding Utility Knife with General Purpose Blade 48-22-1500
Sometimes with moving you need to know measurements regardless of if you're downsizing or upsizing. You may realize a piece of furniture won't fit into your new home. You might want to get a new couch and need measurements of your new living room.
Milwaukee Compact 25 ft. SAE Tape Measure with Fractional Scale and 9 ft. Standout 48-22-6625
There is no such thing as not having the correct screwdriver for the job with this! Another great purchase for a first-time home buyer.
KING Screwdriver and Bit Set with Storage Rack (100-Piece) 1592-0