How To Unpack After Moving (Efficiently)

How to unpack after moving is a question we all find whirling in our heads shortly after this big step.

It might even leave us feeling overwhelmed with unpacking after a move.

It seems like you just packed everything up and now it is time to unpack.

Without a plan or knowing where to start it’s easy to have boxes lying around for weeks or even months on end.

I put together a list that worked for me in hopes it will help you with your unpacking!

This post is all about how to unpack after moving!

How To Unpack After Moving

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1) Separate The Boxes By Rooms/ Areas

After moving in you will have boxes everywhere! They might be in a big pile in one room or just spread out randomly throughout your home.

Your very first step is to separate the boxes by room. Kitchen boxes go into the kitchen, bathroom boxes into the bathroom, etc.

Doing this will help the unpacking process tremendously.

2) Unpack the Bathroom

Once you have the boxes sorted out by rooms start with the bathroom. Make sure you have shower curtains up, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and toilet paper all put away. The bathroom will be used all throughout the unpacking session so have it done first!

3) Unpack the Kitchen

Your next most used area will probably be the kitchen (dishes specifically). You might find yourself reaching for a glass of water only to realize that everything is still packed away! So unpack your cups, mugs, plates, and utensils near the beginning!

4) Main Bedroom

Next, you will want to make sure you have your bedroom started. Focus on your bed and the clothes you are wearing daily. This way if you need to run for a quick errand you have a change of clothes right there!

5) Focus On Things You Use Daily

After those three areas of your home are unpacked, continue to focus on things that you use or will need in the nearest future. Before you know it, all of your main household items and personal belongings will be unpacked!

6) The Rest Of The Home

When you are done with the most used items, then shift your focus on everything else, things like home office supplies, guest room, garage, etc.

7) Cleaning

After all (or most) of the unpacking has been completed you will want to do a quick refresh of your new home. (even if you have already done this before moving in, because, during moving, dirt can easily get tracked in with all the walking in and out of the house!)

Doing a little cleaning will finish the unpacking process and let you fully relax and enjoy your new home!

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This post was all about how to unpack after moving!

I hope this list made it a little easier to unpack or at least start the process of unpacking!

Let me know which point was your favorite and helped you out the most!

I’d love to hear from you!

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