Moving House? 10 Ways Professional Home Help Can Make Moving Easier
/Moving house can be exciting, but it can also be one of the most stressful things you do. There is packing, sorting, cleaning, organising, removalists, paperwork and a seemingly endless list of things to remember.
The good news is that you don't have to do everything yourself.
Professional moving house cleaning and home help can take some of the pressure off before, during and after your move, leaving you more time to concentrate on the things that really need your attention.
Whether you're moving across the Northern Beaches, downsizing, preparing your home for sale or simply moving into somewhere new, here are 10 ways professional home help can make the process easier.
1. Decluttering before you start packing
Moving is the perfect opportunity to decide what you actually want to take with you.
Rather than packing everything into boxes and sorting it out later, start by going through cupboards, wardrobes, drawers, garages and other storage areas.
Professional home help can make this process much more manageable by helping you sort, tidy and organise areas of your home while you make the decisions about what stays and what goes.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by where to start, our guide to The Benefits of Decluttering for Mental Health can help you understand why clearing your space can also make the moving process feel more manageable.
2. Getting your current home ready for sale
If you're selling your home, first impressions matter.
A clean, tidy and well-presented home can make it easier for potential buyers to see the space rather than being distracted by dust, clutter or everyday mess.
Before photography, open homes and inspections, professional cleaning can help get bathrooms, kitchens, floors and living areas looking their best.
You may also want help with the less obvious jobs, such as cleaning glass doors, blinds, shutters or other areas that don't always make it onto the regular cleaning list.
3. Keeping your home presentable during inspections
Selling a home can mean living in a constant state of "we might have an inspection".
Keeping everything clean and tidy while you're still living there can become exhausting, particularly if you are also working, looking after children or managing the move.
Regular housekeeping during this period can take one more job off your list and help you keep the house ready without spending your evenings cleaning.
For more ideas, read How Regular Housekeeping Saves You Time, Money and Stress.
4. Cleaning your new home before you move in
One of the best times to clean a home is when it is completely empty.
Before your furniture and boxes arrive, it is much easier to get into corners, cupboards, wardrobes, bathrooms and floors that will soon be covered or difficult to reach.
A thorough pre-move clean can give you a fresh start and means you aren't trying to clean around boxes and furniture once the removalists have arrived.
5. Helping with the unpacking and organising
Once the removalists have gone, you may be surrounded by boxes wondering where to begin.
While professional cleaners aren't necessarily there to unpack your personal belongings, a housekeeper can often help with the practical jobs that make settling in easier.
This could include tidying rooms, organising areas, folding laundry, making beds or helping you get the household back into a workable routine.
Our guide 10 Things a Housekeeper Can Do That You May Not Have Considered explains some of the ways a housekeeper can help beyond simply cleaning.
6. Taking care of the cleaning after the removalists leave
Moving furniture in and out can create plenty of dust, dirt and general mess.
Once everything is inside, you may find yourself facing dirty floors, dusty surfaces, bathrooms that need attention and a long list of smaller cleaning jobs.
Having someone take care of the cleaning means you can concentrate on unpacking, arranging furniture and getting your new home feeling like home.
7. Giving the kitchen and bathrooms some extra attention
Kitchens and bathrooms are often the areas that require the most work when moving house.
A professional clean can include kitchen surfaces, the stovetop, microwave, bathrooms, toilets, floors and other areas that need attention.
If you're moving into an older home or a property that hasn't been thoroughly cleaned for some time, you may also want to arrange additional cleaning jobs, such as oven cleaning.
8. Helping with laundry and linen
Moving often means washing mountains of linen, towels and clothes while simultaneously trying to unpack.
A housekeeper can help with practical jobs such as washing, folding and ironing laundry, as well as stripping and remaking beds.
These may sound like small tasks, but when you're already dealing with dozens of other things, having someone take care of them can make a surprisingly big difference.
9. Making downsizing easier
Moving isn't always about moving into a bigger or newer home.
For older people, downsizing can be an emotional and physically demanding process. Years of belongings need to be sorted, decisions need to be made and an entire household may need to be re-organised.
Having practical support around the home can make this transition less overwhelming.
If you're helping an elderly parent move, our guide How to Help an Elderly Parent Manage Household Tasks has more ideas for making things easier while still allowing them to remain involved in decisions about their home.
10. Taking some of the pressure off you
Perhaps the biggest benefit of professional home help when you're moving is simply having someone else take care of some of the jobs on your list.
You don't necessarily need someone to do everything.
You might need help for a few hours before the move, a thorough clean once the removalists have gone, or some ongoing housekeeping while you get settled.
The important thing is that the help can be tailored to what you actually need.
Moving house doesn't have to mean doing everything yourself
There is already enough to think about when you're moving house. Cleaning, laundry, tidying and organising don't necessarily need to be added to the list of things you have to manage alone.
At Divine Assistance, we've been helping households across Sydney's Northern Beaches for more than 19 years. Our housekeeping service can be tailored around your needs, with help available with cleaning, tidying, organising, laundry and other household tasks.
Whether you're preparing your existing home for sale, getting a new home ready for move-in or simply need an extra pair of hands while you settle in, we're here to make the transition a little easier.
Moving house on the Northern Beaches? Get in touch with Divine Assistance to discuss how we can help.