Moving is chaotic. Preparing to leave one home and go to another involves a lot of planning. Once you arrive at your new house, you may need a few things to keep you afloat those first few days while you are unpacking and finding everything. Your essentials box becomes even more critical if you are moving a long distance and your household goods are delayed. Not only will you need a general essentials box for the household, but each family member should also pack an individual box. Here are some tips for packing your essentials box.

Household Essentials Box

Think about the necessities you might need during your first few days in your new house before you get everything unpacked. You may also be waiting on household goods and uncertain of the nearest stores. Here are some things that you might find useful.

• Toiletries– This list includes soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toilet paper. Also, consider cleaning supplies for the bathroom and kitchen. These are two of the places you will want to make sure are clean before you use them. A bathmat and shower curtain are also worth keeping in mind. 
• Cleaning Supplies– This was mentioned a moment ago, but it is worth mentioning again. Since you don’t know the cleaning habits of the previous occupants, an excellent all-purpose cleaner will be your best friend in unfamiliar terrain. Include scrub pads, rubber gloves, paper towels and cleaning rags. 
• Kitchen Stuff– Take-out food is great for a day or two, but it gets old quickly. There is no reason to pack your whole kitchen. All you need are the ingredients for a few quick meals like spaghetti and oatmeal, as well as a pot and a few utensils for cooking. You should probably also have dish soap and disposable plates and forks. Don’t forget the snacks. 

• Emergency Items– You will need a small toolbox for little things like installing curtain rods, hanging pictures and a few other minor things during move-in. If you are using tools, it’s wise to have a first aid kit on hand. Include a flashlight and some light bulbs for the house, as there is no telling which lights work and which ones don’t.

Personal Essentials

Personal essential items are often the sort of things each person keeps in their suitcase or duffel bag as they travel. These things include hairbrush, toothbrush, medicines, clothing, a towel, personal electronic devices and entertainment like a book or a few toys.

Having these essentials can save you from having to run to the store every time you turn around. It allows you to unpack your belongings in an orderly fashion rather than tearing through boxes looking for some small but essential item. In short, an essentials box can make moving into your new home a relatively peaceful experience.

For assistance with packing everything else in your home, call on the help of professional SF movers & packers. Cheap Movers San Francisco helps you find pro moving companies close to you that offer an array of moving services to make this move an easier one!