Before packing household goods and appliances for moving, there are a few things that need to be done. First of all, sort out the inventory and figure out what is to be moved and what is to be discarded. And the second important thing is to switch off the home appliances like fridge, washing machine day before you plan to move. You should also defrost the fridge (if applicable), disassemble and dismantle the furniture that can be dismantled.