Month: October 2023

How To Pack Plants For Moving

Moving can be an exciting adventure, but things can get tricky when it comes to the lush world of plant relocation and packing your precious green companions. Don’t fret! Our Gainesville movers are here to lend you a green thumb and ensure your beloved plants make the journey to your new home with ease. In this guide, we’ll share invaluable tips and tricks on how to pack plants for moving, helping you preserve their vibrant beauty and nurture their well-being during the transition. So, let’s dig in and embark on a foliage-filled odyssey together! 

Looking for a trusted local moving company to relocate your belongings and plants to a new destination? UF Mover Guys can help make your move seamless and stress-free with our wide range of professional moving services that can be individually tailored to your unique needs. Contact us to book your move today!

Woman packing up her kitchen

Gather Your Supplies

Whether you’ll be driving your new plants to your new home or you’ll hire professional movers to take care of your plants and belongings during your move, there are several precautions you should take to help make sure your plants make it through the move and arrive safe and sound. When gathering moving supplies, note your plants may need more protection to make it through your relocation. You’ll need moving boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, plastic pots, sterilized potting soil, plastic bags, and paper towels. 

Prepare Potted Plants

It’s worth remembering that though it might seem easy to relocate your potted plants, you are unlikely to prepare them for the move in a single day. Take time during your transition to help plants acclimate to their new home. Repot your houseplants into lightweight plastic pots with sterilized soil, as doing so will help make them easier to carry during your move. Then, you can pack away heavy ceramic pots and other fragile plant wares. A week before you move, you should prune your plants, remove dead leaves, and cut back foliage. About three days before the move, water each plant thoroughly or as per its individual needs. Consider placing a flea collar around each potted plant to draw out any critters you don’t want to bring to your new home.

Pack Each Plant

When moving day arrives, get your plants packed up by gently and carefully placing plastic bags over each plant pot and tying a string around each bag at the base of the plant. Using a plastic bag to pack up your plants will help prevent the soil in the pots from spilling in your car and making a mess. Ideally, you will transport your plants and your essentials in your car or cab of the moving truck. This way, you can save space in the truck for other belongings. After placing a bag around each plant and tying it to the pots, place each plant in a moving box. For larger plants, designate a box for them alone. Smaller plants can share boxes. Ensure each box is insulated so they won’t have room to shift around during the drive.

Hire Gainesville Movers

The best way to ensure your move is as smooth as possible is to hire trusted movers, like those with UF Mover Guys, your Gainesville moving company, for moving services tailored to accommodate your specific needs for packing, transportation, storing, delivering, unpacking, and so much more! When you work with a moving company that cares about you and your belongings, you have the peace of mind to focus on making your new living space a home. We make it our business to provide customers with the highest quality moving services possible. Contact us today to schedule your move!

 

Your New (Or First) Apartment Checklist

Welcome to the exciting world of living on your own! Moving into your own apartment can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also overwhelm you, especially if it’s your first time. There’s so much to consider, from finding the perfect location to picking out furniture, and it’s easy to feel like you’re forgetting something important. That’s why we’ve put together this ultimate checklist for your new (or first) apartment, so you can feel confident that you’ve covered all the essentials and can focus on making your new space feel like home. 

So, whether you’re moving across town or to a new city, UF Mover Guys is here to help! Contact our Gainesville moving company today and get started on making your move-in process a breeze! Book your move today!
Your New (Or First) Apartment Checklist

Furniture

Decking out your new or first apartment can get expensive, especially if you are starting from scratch. Whether you are starting for the first time living away from mom and dad or embarking upon a new life adventure as a seasoned renter, if you need furniture, there’s typically no need for you to splurge on brand-new buys. To get started with the necessities, consider getting many of the major furniture items you need from friends or family, or buying them at estate sales or garage sales, Craigslist, and thrift stores. You should exercise caution, however, as you purchase used furniture, and you should thoroughly inspect each prospective piece of furniture for fleas, bed bugs, and other unwanted extras before handing over your cash. Your furniture needs may differ from this list depending on what you already have.  

  • Bed and mattress
  • Desk and chair
  • Shelves
  • Dresser with drawers
  • Couch
  • Coffee table
  • Dining table and chairs
  • TV stand or console

Kitchen

Depending on your wishes for your new place, what you already have on hand, and what you need, a basic kitchen set-up can be as minimal or as elaborate as you’d like. For those moving to a new apartment for the first time, their kitchens will likely be under-equipped for their needs. So, ensure you have all the essentials for your kitchen. Consider these kitchen items when making your list of items to acquire.

  • Dish soap and scrubbers/sponges
  • Dish drying rack
  • Dish/bar towels
  • Oven mitt
  • Cutlery and cutlery tray
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Can opener
  • Cutting board
  • Dishware set with plates and bowls
  • Food-storage containers
  • Drinkware and mugs
  • Cooking utensils, like a spatula, whisk, etc.
  • Wine glasses
  • Knife set and block
  • Cookie sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Strainer
  • Garbage cans and bags
  • Ice trays
  • Paper towels and holder
  • Plastic wrap and aluminum foil
  • Coffee maker

Living Room

Your living room will be where you hang out solo and with friends. As such, it should feature a style that resembles you and how you like to spend time. If you enjoy watching TV or streaming shows, make your living room as comfortable and enjoyable as possible for catching the latest episode or hosting a movie night with new pals. Here are some things you might need in your new living room.

  • Bookshelves or floating shelves
  • TV and TV stand
  • Floor or table lamps
  • Coffee table and end tables
  • Couch and loveseat
  • Other seating options like cushions and chairs
  • Area rugs and throw blankets
  • Curtains (for living rooms with/near windows)

Bedroom

One of the most important rooms in your new living space is your bedroom. You should spend some time setting it up to help make your new spot feel like home. You might want to leave setting up and decorating your bedroom until the last minute, but you should consider making the bedroom your first or one of the first rooms you set up (you’ll be grateful when it’s time to snooze). Here are some essential needs for your bedroom in your new apartment!

  • Mattress and mattress protector/topper
  • Bedframe (headboard, footboard, etc.)
  • Pillows
  • Bedding (sheets and pillowcases)
  • Bed blanket, quilt, or duvet cover
  • Clothes hangers
  • Curtains and curtain hardware
  • Nightstand(s)
  • Bedside table lamp(s)
  • Mirror
  • Under-bed storage totes
  • Closet storage totes or containers
  • Hampers for dirty and clean clothes

Bathroom

Just like your bedroom, your bathroom needs to be set up relatively quickly after you move in. The difference between having a completely bare bathroom and one that’s outfitted with all you need can be significant. Set yourself up for success by outfitting your new bathroom with these items and whatever else you need.

  • Hand towels and bath towels
  • Washcloths
  • Shower curtain and liner
  • Shower squeegee
  • Bath floor mats or rugs
  • Toothbrush holder
  • Trash can and bags
  • Hand soap
  • Toilet plunger and cleaning brush
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathroom cleaning and sanitizing supplies

Cleaning Supplies

In a perfect world, all new homes we move into would be sparkling clean on move-in day. In many cases, this is true, but in some cases, you might have some cleaning to do before setting up each room of your new living space. In any case, you’ll need to add cleaning supplies to your move-in checklist. Having all the cleaning supplies you need on hand will give you the chance to start with a clean apartment and maintain a clean home as time passes. Here are some cleaning supplies to add to your list.

  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Broom and dustpan
  • Mop and bucket or spray mop and cloths
  • Garbage can and recycling bin
  • Garbage bags
  • Step stool
  • Laundry baskets
  • Disinfectant liquid and all-purpose cleaner
  • Toilet-bowl cleaner
  • Stain remover
  • Glass cleaner
  • Sponges
  • Cleaning rags
  • Laundry soap
  • Duster