Unless you are a seasoned pro at relocating to a new home, the experience may seem stressful and even awkward to you. You may expect that your moving company would completely empty your home of every last item in it, and you may feel inclined to simply sitting on the patio and watch the movers load the truck. This is usually not the case. It is important to know what the movers will and will not do so that you can be productive while they are doing their work. These are some of the more important things that you may need to do while they are working.

1. Pack Up Your Last-Minute Essentials

Unless you stayed in a hotel the night before your moving day, you likely still have bedding on the mattresses or at least sleeping bags spread across the floor. There may be a few dishes left in the kitchen as well as personal hygiene items in the bathroom. These are essentials that you want to carry with you to your new home. Pack them in the back of your car so that you have the essentials readily available when you reach your destination.

2. Clean Behind Them

Your home typically needs to be cleaned before you can fully vacate it. This may be mandated by a clause in your lease or sales contract. Your movers likely will empty one room at a time, more or less. Avoid getting in their way, but make an effort to start cleaning the empty rooms as soon as they are available.

3. Empty the Fridge

Emptying the fridge of its contents is something that must be done before the movers load the fridge onto the truck, assuming the fridge is yours. Otherwise, the food still needs to be removed if it is remaining behind. Load your food into a large cooler, but throw out anything that has expired or is nearing its expiration date in an effort to conserve space in the cooler.

4. Watch the Kids and the Pets

It is best to make arrangements for the care of the kids and pets beforehand. After all, they may easily be a distraction to you and the movers on moving day. If your kids and pets will remain in the home, it is critical that you watch them and that you keep them out of the way.

Your movers may be surprisingly efficient, and the truck may be loaded before you know it. Nonetheless, every minute counts on moving day. Ask the moving company Vancouver about the services that are and are not included. By following these tips, you can make the most of the limited amount of time you have available.