How to Decide What to Throw Away During Your Move to Charleston

Published: October 01, 2022

When moving, it’s difficult to know what to keep and what to get rid of, especially if the items have personal significance. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Charleston offers the following suggestions to assist you in deciding what should be kept or discarded.

Only hold on to what you use regularly and consider space

Get rid of anything you don’t need, sell it or donate it. Only keep what’s truly important to you and/or can be easily transported. Assess how much space it takes up and if you have enough room for it in your new place. If not, time to let go!

Get organized

Label each item to keep track of what you have. Clothes, furnishings, and dinnerware are examples of things to be labeled. If you need to get rid of a lot of items, such as clothes or home decorations, consider selling or giving them away instead of giving them away for free.

Is it useful and in good condition?

Check all of your belongings for damage or loss of function. If anything is damaged or you aren’t using it, get rid of it, particularly if you live in a hot environment. Check your outdoor furniture for signs of wear and tear to see whether it needs to be repaired or replaced depending on the weather.

We hope these ideas have helped you decide what to keep and eliminate when moving. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Charleston. We’re here to help!