What are the commonly lost items that you need to remember on moving day?
1. Your important documents
Most individuals will focus on loading furniture, electrical appliances, and clothes and forget vital documents they will require in their new home: driving licenses, insurance documents, bank details, and more. You will also need your new home’s documents — mortgage details, title deeds, or tenant contracts. Place them in a folder before your move. Ensure this folder does not become one of your lost items.
2. Medication
Medicines are another commonly lost item. The day of relocating can be busy. It is easy not to check drawers, especially for items you left out of packing boxes. Put medicines into an area that is safe from children but still within eyesight. At Liffey we will often do a final quick sweep of your home, but we recommend customers do it also.
3. Seasonal items
Seasonal items are often stored in the attic or other storage locations. Holiday decorations and Halloween costumes are often forgotten. Look through all storage locations before you move. Storage can also hold seasonal goods if you are not ready to take everything.
4. Valuables
Most individuals store valuables in secret areas that can easily be forgotten. Pack them in your essential boxes. Although we can move anything put in front of us, we understand the need for safety with jewellery or money. Carry them on your person or place them into a safe storage location during your move.
5. Chargers
Perhaps the most well-known item to forget is chargers and cables. Place all important chargers into one box. If you have spares, keep them separate just in case.
6. Clothing
With each room packed individually, clothing becomes a major issue. Sort clothing in each room by what you will keep, what is going into the garbage, and what will be donated. Label each box. The last thing you want is to pack designer gear into one bag and leave it out for the garbage. Help kids pack their clothes too.
What should you do if you have a lost item
If you have noticed that you have lost an item, contact your moving company immediately. Often items have been misplaced or you are looking in the wrong room. If you are sure they are lost, file a complaint — companies usually have a system for that. If you need storage during your move, Liffey can assist with short- or long-term solutions. Get a quote.