Whether your upcoming moving day has been planned for months or not, you have some sorting to do. Too many people move to a new residence, only to unpack and wonder why they have so much clutter. You can avoid this by knowing a few items you should leave behind on your move.

5 Items to Leave Behind on Moving Day

1. Clothes You Haven’t Worn in Years

Go through every closet in your home to pull clothing you haven’t worn in at least a year. Generally speaking, if you haven’t wanted to wear an item in a year or longer, you have outgrown it or otherwise no longer like it. Donate viable clothing to thrift shops and consignment stores or give them to friends and family.

2. Old or Broken Furniture

Perform an audit by walking through your home and removing furniture items you no longer want or need. Certain pieces might not go with the decorating vision you have for your new residence. They might also be too old and in danger of breaking. Unless the piece in question is a family heirloom, get rid of it.

3. Expired Household & Personal Care Products

Search your bathrooms and garage, and look under the kitchen sink. You might find a plethora of expired products, ranging from body wash to paint thinner. Dispose of hazardous liquids responsibly, dump the rest, and recycle the bottles.

4. Bulky Items

Review your book, movie, and CD collections to determine what you want to keep and what can go. These items take up a lot of space, with boxes of books especially heavy and cumbersome to move. Unless the book or movie is a classic, consider giving it away.

5. Unimportant Documents

While it’s important to keep essential documents, such as birth certificates, tax returns, marriage licenses, and passports, there are plenty of other papers you can recycle. Go through your files to determine what you can recycle or use as packing material, such as bank statements from closed accounts.

Once you are finished sorting, rely on the talented moving team at Checkmate Moving and Storage to streamline your relocation. The Highlands Ranch, CO-based moving company features a roster of professional movers who are ready to tackle any residential or commercial job. Call (303) 346-6683 for a free quote, or visit them online for moving service details.