To ensure that your first night in your home is a smooth and enjoyable one, it is good to have a “first night” box where you pack items you will need for personal hygiene, cleaning, eating, and unpacking. Here’s a quick list:
Cleaning Supplies including disinfectant, broom and dustpan, brush, toilet cleaner, rags, paper towels, dish soap, trash bags, pliers, screwdrivers and screws, drill and drill bits, flashlights, light bulbs, shower curtain, etc.
Food and beverages including fast snacks, canned foods, and fruits, disposable plates, cups, and cutleries, napkins.
Linens including mattress cover, pillows, sheets, blanket, bathmat.
Clothing including pajamas, sweatshirt, a pair of slippers each for everyone, a sweatshirt, outfit for the next day.
Unpacking tools including scissors, box cutter, furniture assembly tools, trash bags, first aid kit, etc.
Your moving company can also advise you on how to pack your first night box and put it among the first item to offload.