You made it past moving day! While all the heavy lifting is done, there are still a few essential tasks to tick off before truly settling in. Don't worry though - the end is in sight! This article will guide you through the final steps to transform your new house into a cosy home, including tips on cleaning, unpacking, and setting up security and utilities.
What to do on the first day of moving into new house
Clean, clean, clean
It can be tempting to start pulling boxes apart the minute you get in. But, the very first step to a new home is to deep clean it all from top to bottom. Whilst it may look clean at a quick glance, you never really know what state is was left in. A study conducted by ACI (American Cleaning Institute) found:
- 47% of people don’t remember the last time they cleaned their bathroom
- 41% can’t recall cleaning the last time they cleaned their refrigerator
- 23% their bed linens, and finally 16% their guest bathroom toilet!
So, pull on some rubber gloves, stock up on antibacterial wash, and give your new home the scrub it deserves!
Start with the rooms that are most used first, such as the bathroom and kitchen. Then work your way around the bedrooms, until our home is sparkling clean and ready to settle into.
Unpack your belongings
Now that you can sit on the toilet without cringing and actually see through the windows clearly, it’s time to start unpacking your life into your new home.
To make unpacking quicker, set everyone to work. For children old enough, it’s often good to give them the freedom unpack their belongings. This lets them connect with their new surroundings so it feels more their own.
For bigger jobs such as kitchen, living room, bathrooms and any spare rooms, unpacking essential rooms first, just like when cleaning.
If you’re tight on time and energy, you can rely on your removalists to unpack for you. Local removalists not only move you door to door but can also offer professional packing and unpacking services. They put you one step closer to sitting back with that large glass of wine you’ve been dreaming of since the minute you started this whole thing.
Make sure to speak with removalists before beginning your relocation process to arrange extra services such as packing.
Set up household utilities and entertainment
After a long day of cleaning, unpacking and trying to keep the family on the right track, there’s nothing better than settling down on the sofa with your family and watching a good film.
Make sure to set up the TV and Wi-Fi and check gas, water and electricity are up and running.
Wi-Fi, however, can sometimes take a few days to set up as you require an NBN box or modem to complete the process. But, most smart TVs today can connect to your phone’s hotspot so you can still enjoy TV until the Wi-Fi is up.
Install a security system
Ensuring your safety and the safety of your family should be one of your top priorities when moving to a new home. Whilst Australia is ranked the 11th safest country in the world, it doesn’t mean that precautions shouldn’t be taken to make sure that your home is secured.
Installing high-quality security systems can help you and your family settle into your new environment by feeling safe in the space that you’re in.
Make it feel like home
Here are a few ideas to make your new house a home:
- Arrange your favourite photos on the walls
- Set cosy a reading nook
- Experiment with furniture layouts till you find what works for you.
- Play around with different sofa cushions
- Hang that piece of art that you’ve been guarding so carefully
Do whatever it is that makes your space feel like yours. Just remember that there is no rush for this part, your home will grow with you so don’t feel pressured to make it all perfect straight away.
Make moving easy with removalists
If you are looking to get ahead with your next home move, working with local removalists Sydney can help set you up on the path to success.
At Holloway Removals & Storage we make sure to take care of as much of the moving process as we possibly can, including unpacking your new home for you once you’re in.
Knowing just how stressful moving house can be, our trusted removals team will do what they can to make it a smooth transition so that you can focus on what’s really important - like getting the Wi-Fi set up.
