Before a single box is packed or a piece of furniture is moved, Bestcare Movers encourages every client to spend time decluttering and organising their home or office. This simple step — often underestimated — has a direct and measurable impact on the efficiency and cost of your relocation.
The True Cost of Moving Clutter
Every unnecessary item you move is an item that must be packed, loaded, transported, offloaded, and unpacked. Each of these steps consumes time and resources. If you are paying for a moving service based on volume, moving items you do not want or need in your new home is a direct financial waste.
Beyond cost, moving clutter into a new home means starting your new chapter surrounded by things that should have been discarded. The psychological weight of this — unpacking into a space that feels cluttered from day one — is real and avoidable.
Bestcare Movers’ Decluttering Advice
Bestcare Movers advises clients to begin the decluttering process at least two to four weeks before moving day. Go room by room and sort every item into one of four categories: keep and move, sell, donate, and discard. Be honest about items you have not used in the past year.
Furniture that does not suit the new property — because of size, style, or condition — should be sold, donated, or disposed of before the move. Old appliances that are due for replacement can be sold or handed over to dealers rather than occupying space in the moving truck.
In Nairobi, Facebook Marketplace, Jiji Kenya, and local estate sales are excellent channels for moving furniture and appliances quickly before a move. Donation to local charitable organisations is another practical option.
A decluttered move is a faster, cheaper, and more organised move. Bestcare Movers can advise you on decluttering strategies during your pre-move consultation. Reach out today.