{"id":25112,"date":"2023-06-06T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=25112"},"modified":"2023-06-06T10:30:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T14:30:36","slug":"things-people-forget-to-pack-when-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/things-people-forget-to-pack-when-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things People Forget to Pack When Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/things-people-forget-to-pack-1.jpg\" alt=\"Things people forget to pack when moving\" class=\"wp-image-39109 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/things-people-forget-to-pack-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/things-people-forget-to-pack-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Packing for a move is an entire process that usually lasts for many, many days.<\/li><li>As the most time-consuming task on your moving checklist, packing never ceases to offer some unpleasant surprises here and there.<\/li><li>Be extra careful not to forget to pack something that you love and will actually need for the new home.<\/li><li>Here are the top 10 things people forget to pack when moving to a new home.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-0fb7c1\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Important_documents\">1. Important documents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Medicines\">2. Medicines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Valuable_items\">3. Valuable items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Items_left_at_the_dry_cleaner\u2019s\">4. Items left at the dry cleaner\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Paper_plates_and_disposable_cutlery\">5. Paper plates and disposable cutlery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Items_from_the_storage_areas\">6. Items from the storage areas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Phone_chargers_and_laptop_chargers\">7. Phone chargers and laptop chargers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Toiletries_and_shower_curtains\">8. Toiletries and shower curtains<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Household_plants\">9. Household plants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Miscellaneous_items\">10. Miscellaneous items<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing to do an important task or forgetting to pack an essential item during a house move can be really frustrating, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the preparation period, and especially on Moving day itself, we often get reminded that we are only humans born with fallible memory, not robots equipped with a central processing unit that is incapable of forgetting a thing, <a href=\"\/move\/moving-checklist\/\">EVER<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even amidst the chaos and the stress created by the home moving process, it\u2019s important to stay organized and to make sure you do not forget to pack essentials that you will definitely need in the new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to help you keep your memory refreshed when packing for a move, here are the 10 most common things people forget to pack when moving to another home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Important_documents\">1. Important documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to pack important documents, especially ones that you will need immediately after the move is over. Prepare a binder and place inside it all the super essential documents found in your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>personal documents<\/strong> (passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, driving licenses, diplomas, professional qualifications),<\/li><li><strong>employment documents<\/strong> (work contracts, evaluation reports),<\/li><li><strong>house documents<\/strong> (property deeds, rental agreements, mortgage documents, insurance policies),<\/li><li><strong>financial documents<\/strong> (bank statements, tax receipts),<\/li><li><strong>car documents<\/strong> (vehicle registration, auto insurance policies), and<\/li><li><strong>other crucial documents.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep that binder with you at all times \u2013 that is, do not hand it over to the movers. It\u2019s your responsibility to transport all the essential documentation, so pack the binder into the essentials box and keep a close watch over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, check whether you have gathered the required school records for transferring your school-age kids to another school, as well as the necessary medical records for registering with a new healthcare provider in the destination town or city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/important-documents-when-moving\/\">Important Documents to Take When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Medicines\">2. Medicines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25123\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/299\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/medication.jpg\" alt=\"Things not to forget when packing for a move\" class=\"wp-image-25123 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/medication.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/medication-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Whatever you do, just do NOT forget to pack your essential medication when moving out.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, medicines are other commonly forgotten items to pack when moving to another house or apartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for the failure to pack certain medical products is that they are often left out in medicine cabinets and closets, especially due to the lack of sufficient time for a thorough in-home walk prior to leaving the old home for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to get all your medications out of the medicine cabinet and pack them in the essentials box. Do sort out your medicines because there\u2019s really no point in packing the ones that you will never need or use again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspect each medical product and set aside for recycling the ones that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) are past their expiration date,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) have illegible labels and you don\u2019t remember what they are for, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) you have already stopped using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double check whether you have packed all the prescription medication that you need regularly (daily) \u2013 it\u2019s easy to imagine how forgetting to pack such vital medication can turn out to be detrimental to your health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/open-first-box\/\">How to Prepare an Essentials Box for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Valuable_items\">3. Valuable items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, what not to forget to pack when moving includes various valuables items around your home. Sure, you won\u2019t forget to take with you any valuables that happen to be right under your nose. But what about any items of value or importance that you may have hidden in secret places around your place? It\u2019s time to retrieve those too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit down and think about whether you do have any valuables hidden away from curious eyes. Do you have a safety deposit box? A portable safe? Do you have a hiding spot somewhere in your residence? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such high-value items include money, <a href=\"\/move\/pack-jewelry-for-move\/\">jewelry pieces<\/a>, and small family heirlooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, before your movers come knowing on your door, ensure that all of your valuable and expensive items are safely packed into the essentials box you will be carrying with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t ever make the mistake of entrusting to professional movers the valuables you can move by yourself. As for the larger valuable items you own, such as antique furniture or priceless pieces of art, purchase additional moving insurance for peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-antiques\/\">How to Move Antique Furniture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Items_left_at_the_dry_cleaner\u2019s\">4. Items left at the dry cleaner\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25125\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/dry-cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"Things you forget to pack when moving\" class=\"wp-image-25125 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/dry-cleaning.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/dry-cleaning-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Check whether you have items dropped off at your favorite dry cleaning place.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly enough, things not to forget to pack when moving include items that are not present in your home at the time of packing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, remember to collect any pieces of clothing you may have left at the local dry cleaner\u2019s before you\u2019ve moved hundreds or thousands of miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s relatively easy to forget clothes at the dry cleaning place. Why? It\u2019s because your mind will be preoccupied with and even overwhelmed by so many other tasks that you have to finish in order to have a chance of having a successful house move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that forgetting to pick up your items from the dry cleaner\u2019s usually happens when you drop off clothes that are either out of season or that you only use on special occasions. Either way, those are your own pieces of clothing, so you have to pack them with the rest of your clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include the <em>Take clothes from cleaner\u2019s<\/em> task in your moving checklist. In case you\u2019re not sure whether you have any items left at the usual place you go to, just phone them up and check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Paper_plates_and_disposable_cutlery\">5. Paper plates and disposable cutlery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common things people forget to pack when moving is disposable plates, cups, and cutlery in order to try and have a decent meal until they regain access to the regular china dishware and glassware in the new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival in the new residence, you may be tempted to order pizza or take out Chinese food until you get your silverware back. In such cases, it\u2019s handy to have those paper plates and disposable cutlery so that you don\u2019t have to wash anything \u2013 especially when you still don\u2019t have any dishwashing liquid or sponges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, disposable cutlery, plastic cups, and paper or plastic plates can serve you well <strong>during<\/strong> the house move itself when you\u2019ve chosen to drive to the new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, make a mental note to pack the dispensable substitutes of your chinaware and glassware into the open-first box, then throw in a pack of paper towels to keep things from getting too messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-move-kitchen\/\">How to Pack a Kitchen for a Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Items_from_the_storage_areas\">6. Items from the storage areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25127\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/338\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/storage-room.jpg\" alt=\"Storage areas in the home\" class=\"wp-image-25127 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/storage-room.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/storage-room-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Go through your storage areas and check, again, if you may be forgetting to pack something worth moving to the new home.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not surprisingly, things people always forget to pack when they move are items that have been placed in various storage spaces around the home such as garages, basements, attics, tool sheds, and even walk-in closets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to do the same mistake \u2013 instead, make sure you go through all the storage areas in your current house or apartment, sort out the stored items in them and then prepare for packing the things you do want to take with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may already know, the storage areas in a home are the very first rooms to sort out and pack simply because they happen to be the toughest ones for packing. Why? The challenge of packing storage rooms comes as a direct result of the excess odds and ends found in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though those miscellaneous articles have been placed in temporary storage, there will surely be some important and essential items you\u2019d love to pack and move to the new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you\u2019ve rented a self-storage unit somewhere in the area, remember to take care of those stored items as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-a-garage\/\">How to Pack a Garage for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Phone_chargers_and_laptop_chargers\">7. Phone chargers and laptop chargers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, chargers for the essential electronics you own are one of the commonly forgotten items to pack when moving. Those charging devices either get left plugged into the outlets or they get mixed up with the bunch of unwanted items and never make it to the new residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to avoid the unpleasant moment of realizing that the battery of your phone, tablet, or laptop is dead and its charger is missing in action, double-check that you\u2019ve packed them safely together with its corresponding electronic device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to pack your laptop charger inside the laptop bag, together with the portable computer. As far as phone chargers and tablet chargers \u2013 which often are identical, pack them into the essentials box or bag as you\u2019ll be surely keeping your smartphone with you throughout the house move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/pack-electronics-for-moving\/\">How to Pack Electronics When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Toiletries_and_shower_curtains\">8. Toiletries and shower curtains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25129\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shower-curtain.jpg\" alt=\"Commonly forgotten items when moving\" class=\"wp-image-25129 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shower-curtain.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shower-curtain-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Forgetting to pack your shower curtain could have &#8220;catastrophic&#8221; results.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s inevitable that you\u2019ll be using most of your bathroom items until the last moment possible, items such as shampoo, shower gel, hair conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc. And that is exactly why it\u2019s possible that you may just forget to pack them when the heat of Moving day increases by at least a few degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the shower curtain is probably the number one forgotten item to pack when moving house. The reason for that \u201cprestigious\u201d title is clear: your shower curtain will simply be hanging there in the bathroom and you may not even realize that it\u2019s one of the essential bathroom items to pack and move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right, you\u2019re going to need your shower curtain as soon as you decide to take that first refreshing shower in the new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common bathroom item you may forget to pack when moving is the bathroom mat. So, avoid frustrating or awkward moments in the new-home bathroom by doing one final check of your current one before it\u2019s time for you to move out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-pack-a-bathroom-for-moving\/\">How to Pack a Bathroom for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Household_plants\">9. Household plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guess what &#8211; sometimes the things you forget to pack when moving are the very things that you see every single day. Like your household plants, for example. You tend to your leafy friends every day and you take real pleasure in staring at their beauty in awe, and yet, you may just leave them behind by accident as you\u2019ve always considered them part of the home you\u2019re about to move out of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should know that most potted plants are too fragile to survive a long-distance move, and professional movers will not move plants either &#8211; household plants fall into the category of items forbidden for transport. So, it\u2019s important to decide what you will do with yours before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li>Will you leave them to the care of a friend or neighbor?<\/li><li>Will you donate them to the local school, hospital, or nursery home?<\/li><li>Or will you just take a calculated risk and move them to the new home by yourself, especially if you\u2019re only moving a short distance?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow our guide on <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-your-garden\/\">how to pack and move plants<\/a> so that you protect the flowers and plants you do decide to take with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Miscellaneous_items\">10. Miscellaneous items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, there are also other things not to forget to pack when moving house. In addition to the above-mentioned most common things people forget to pack, here are some other worthy candidates for the ultimate prize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-25131\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/keys.jpg\" alt=\"Moving house essentials\" class=\"wp-image-25131 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/keys.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/keys-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption>Not leaving behind any important keys is the key to not having a nervous breakdown.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gardening tools<\/strong>. Located outside the house, your gardening tools may just stay in the place where you keep them, waiting for you to pack them and move them to the new home. Double-check your storage areas outside your home for forgotten items.<\/li><li><strong>Hand tools<\/strong>. Have you packed up all the hand tools you have in your home? The best way to move hand tools is to arrange them in a convenient toolbox. Leave a pair of pliers, a hammer, and a set of screwdrivers for moving day \u2013 you might just need them.<\/li><li><strong>Keys<\/strong>. It\u2019s relatively easy to forget to take all of your keys during a house move. Make a quick list of all the keys you have and then check whether you\u2019ve got each set of keys ready to take with you. Keys that can be forgotten include new-house keys, car keys, safe keys, cabinet keys, and so on.<\/li><li><strong>A utility knife<\/strong>. It\u2019s a good idea to remember to pack a utility knife so that you can start unpacking those taped boxes as soon as they are delivered. Using a pair of scissors will also work, but utility knives will definitely speed up the process of unboxing your items.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important<\/strong>: Without a doubt, packing for a move will be the most time-consuming and labor-intensive task on your moving checklist. Do yourself a favor and follow a detailed <a href=\"\/move\/packing-timeline\/\">PACKING TIMELINE<\/a> to <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>eliminate costly packing mistakes, <\/li><li>use your packing time effectively, and <\/li><li>make sure no essential item is forgotten to be packed.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-packers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire Packers?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Packing for a move is an entire process that usually lasts for many, many days. 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