Top 10 Things Everyone Forgets on Moving Day
(Don’t Be That Person)
You’ve got boxes stacked to the ceiling, your playlist queued up, and you’re feeling pretty confident about this whole moving thing.
Then, halfway to your new place, it hits you: you forgot something.
(Probably something important. Probably something embarrassing.)
Don’t worry—it happens to the best of us. At 1+MOVERS, we’ve seen every kind of “oops” imaginable, from forgotten fridge food to misplaced pets (don’t ask). So, we made you this handy list to make sure you’re not that person.
1. Chargers, Cords, and Random Electronics
There’s a 98% chance your phone charger is still plugged in at your old place. The same goes for your Wi-Fi router, your TV remote, and that one cord you’ll never identify again.
Pro Tip: Label cords and keep them in a small “tech essentials” box. Because “Where’s the remote?” is not how you want to start your first movie night.
2. Important Documents
Passports, birth certificates, leases—basically everything you don’t want packed at the bottom of a random box labeled “misc.”
Pro Tip: Keep these in a clearly marked folder and transport them yourself. Movers can handle your furniture—your paperwork deserves VIP status.
3. The Stuff in the Fridge (and Freezer!)
You’d be amazed how many people move out and realize later… they left a full fridge behind. Congratulations—you just gifted your old landlord a mystery casserole.
Pro Tip: Empty and clean your fridge the night before. Moving day should never start with spoiled milk.
4. House Keys and Garage Remotes
Nothing like locking up for the last time—then realizing your new homeowners can’t get in.
Pro Tip: Leave labeled keys and remotes in an obvious spot or hand them off before you go.
5. The Shower Curtain (and That Half-Used Shampoo)
You’ll be unpacking all day and dream of a hot shower—only to discover you left your curtain and toiletries behind. Rookie move.
Pro Tip: Make a small “first night” bathroom kit with shampoo, a towel, and (trust us on this one) toilet paper.
6. Tools and Cleaning Supplies
Need to disassemble your bed? Clean a spill? Tighten a screw? Oops—you already packed the toolkit and the mop.
Pro Tip: Keep a small box of essentials handy until the very end. Movers at 1+MOVERS do this all the time—it’s a game-changer.
7. Medications
You don’t want to be rifling through boxes when it’s time for your prescription or allergy meds.
Pro Tip: Pack medications separately and keep them accessible. Label clearly—especially if you’re moving with family members.
8. The Trash (Yes, Really)
Many people forget to take out the last bag of trash. Nothing says “goodbye forever” like the smell of two-day-old leftovers greeting the new tenants.
Pro Tip: Take out the trash last thing before you lock up. Or make your movers laugh by adding “Garbage: Do Not Forget” to your checklist.
9. Light Bulbs and Batteries
It’s late. You’re unpacking. You flip the switch—and nothing happens. Why? Because you took out the bulbs or left your batteries behind.
Pro Tip: Bring a small pack of both. You’ll thank yourself when your first night isn’t spent in the dark.
10. Your Sanity
Moving day can turn even the calmest person into a caffeine-fueled whirlwind of stress.
Pro Tip: Breathe. Hydrate. Take breaks. Or—better yet—hire professionals who do this every day (and somehow still smile).
The Final Box (aka: Your Takeaway)
Forgetting things on moving day happens—but it doesn’t have to. With a little planning (and a team like 1+MOVERS on your side), you can keep your cool, your stuff, and your sanity.
👉 Ready for a smooth move with zero “uh-oh” moments? Book your move with 1+MOVERS today!
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