Moving 101: Items That You Need To Pack Inside An Essentials Box

Moving is already a very hectic procedure and the last thing you want to do after completing your moving process is to frantically look for your essential items inside your large moving boxes. We all have our list of essential & non-essential items and the ability to locate them on the first night of your move should be your absolute aim. And to do that, you have to create an essentials box, when you start packing for your moving procedure. 

The essentials box will contain all the much-needed items that come in handy at all times and are quite indispensable. The box should contain all the things that you’ll be required to do when you move to a different home, especially on the first day. 

How To Create An Essential Box?

According to professional removalists in Maroochydore, you have to undertake two approaches in creating the essentials box. The first approach that you need to take is to create an essentials box only for you & your family members along with your pets (if you have any). The second approach that you need to undertake is to have an essentials box for every room in your home. 

We’d always suggest choosing the former option because it will take less time & effort, but you can go ahead with the latter option as well. Whatever option you plan to choose, you need to have food in your essentials box, bathing accessories, sleeping accessories, some basic tools, entertainment items, cleaning items and so on. 

Creating An Essentials Box For You, Your Family & Your Pets

In our recommended approach, you can either choose to create an essentials box for each of your family members or have one box containing everyone’s items. In case you decide to opt for separate boxes, don’t forget to use labels for each one so that the items don’t get mixed up during the moving process. 

The list of things that you’ll be requiring:

• Cleaning rags

• Paper towels

• All-purpose cleaners (unopened)

• Garbage bags

• Dish soaps

• Toilet papers

• Dishtowel & dishcloth

• Basic tools

• Knives & scissors

• Flashlight along with additional batteries

• Power strips & extension cords

• Small first aid box

• Coffee mugs

• Coffee

• Sugar, salt & pepper

• Pasta sauce & pasta

• Snacks & beverages

• Small utensils & bowls

• Shower curtains

• Plastic plates 

• Drinking glasses

• Toothpaste, shampoo, soap and conditioner

• Any important documents

• Books, video games and movie DVDs
• Sanitary napkins 

Apart from the above-mentioned general items, you also have to add some additional items to the essentials box as well (can use a separate box if required):

• Medications with prescriptions

• Contact lenses and/or glasses

• Some clothes

• Bedding accessories

• Sleepwear & lingerie

• Toothbrushes & towels

• Hairbrushes

• Personal hygiene & other cosmetic items

• Smartphone accessories

• Diapers for your kids (if you need them)

• Baby food, bottles and other baby-related items

• Alcohol-related beverages

• Children’s toys, books and games

• Pet food

• Pet toys

• Pet leash

• Pet treats

• Pet food & water bowls

• Pet bedding

• Pet litter box
• Pet clean-up garbage bags

Expert Tips & Tricks To Remember When Packing Essentials Boxes

If you don’t have a solid plan before you start packing for your essential box, then it can prove to be a tough task before you’ll always run the risk of forgetting something important. So, before you start the process, it’s critical to sit down and start jotting down all the items that you’ll be required for the next couple of days when you move into your new place. In that way, you’ll know exactly what you need and what you might not. 

Besides, we’d suggest packing any liquid items inside sealed containers, so that there are fewer chances of liquid spills happening during the moving process.