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First Night in a New House Essentials (Moving CheckList)
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items Our moving day was exhausting - I could have been more organized. But I've learned my lesson for next time. Let your first night in your new home be as comfy and relaxing as possible with these essentials. I have a free printable checklist (with even more stuff) on my blog.
Sections
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Cleaning
Personal
Sustainance
Sleeping
Tools
Cleaning
This list isn’t meant for a deep clean. I just spent the day loading boxes and just want to rest. This is the list of cleaning items it just to get through the night… tomorrow i tackle the tough cleaning.
I've been buying these trach bags for over 10 years. Dependable, strong, and hold a heck of a lot
Glad Large 30 Gallon Unscented Trash Bags
Sure the last owners were probably clean people... but let’s disinfect anyways.
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Variety Packs
I like having these around - a little quick scrub before you move in on random places. These are SUPER good on walls - marks that were made before you moved in, and marks that perhaps you made moving boxes in….
Cleaning Products & Solutions
Sometimes you buy the well-known brand, and sometimes you can get away from something cheaper. My family has been using these paper towels for 5+ years and satisfied with results.
Presto! Ultra-Strong Premium Paper Towels
I’m a huge fan of Bath and Body for their foaming hand soaps. I love the kitchen lemon in, uh, the kitchen and my family loves Peach Bellini and Cherry Merlot on the bathrooms. If you plan ahead you cane get these on sale and buy in bulk.
Kitchen Lemon Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
Personal
Odds and end you need to take care of yourself through that first night.
Since you just bought utility knive and tools, be prepared for some booboos….
VRIEXSD 400 Piece Large First Aid Kit
okay, so maybe we don't know each other well enough to talk tushies, BUT I got to be honest, this toilet paper is pretty fantastic. Been buying it for a few years now
Charmin Ultra Soft Cushiony Touch 2-Ply TP
White goes with everything. And I love texture waffle which makes a basic white less boring. And Gorilla Grip has a good reputation for durability
GORILLA GRIP White Waffle Textured Shower
We have had these towels since 2024 and they are still going strong. Thick, absorbent and soft.
American Soft Linen 100% Cotton Turkish Towels
Sustainance
Food. Drink. Stuff that keeps your motor running as you get through that first night.
Coffee. Necessity. Enough said.
Keurig®
While I love the environment, sometimes you just need to get through your day…. And that includes moving day
Paper Plates
Save the earth another day. You need these to get through your first few days of meals
Disposable Plastic Forks for Everyday Use
Sleeping
I don’t know about you but I’m worth nothing if I don’t get a good nights sleep.
Cause I’m not sleeping on the floor. Are you? We have had on INTEX for many years - and it's great for sleepovers, camping, etc…
INTEX Inflatable Air Mattresses
Honestly, we have a ton of different pillows at our house. It's a very personal choice.
Utopia Bedding Gusset Bed Pillow, Queen
Best selling sleeping bag at a value price. And it’s going to get you through the night!
MalloMe Adult Cold Weather Sleeping Bag
It’s your first night in a new house. Good luck finding the bathroom without slamming a toe. We have kept our in our bathroom every since - great for kids and guests
Plug-In Night Lights for Home Lighting
Tools
Necessities to get through the first night smoothly - tools to install the essentials to enjoy your first night.
Must have to keep your cell phone charged!
First-Class Surge Protector Power Strip
All the tools you need to get through your first few days in a new house.
TOOL KIT - DEKOPRO
To open up all those packed boxes. It’s sharp so be careful! (Although I did put a first aid kit on this list!)
Workpro Utility Knife