What to Buy After You Move Checklist

Necessities for a New Apartment or House

The pizza boxes have been thrown away, the people that helped you move into your new place have gone home for the day, and now it’s just you, surrounded by half-emptied moving boxes.

If you’re like most movers, you probably did a lot of deep cleaning and purging prior to your move, getting rid of old items with the promise of replacing them with something fresh and new. Well, now the time has come for acquiring those replacements or getting additional items.

But what exactly do you need to buy after moving into your new home? It depends. Let this list of things to buy when you move into a new home guide you into determining what purchases you need to make. You can get many of these items at stores like Walmart or Target, or through online retailers like Amazon. Online delivery options have the added benefit of allowing you to spend less time out shopping and more time settling in.

Click here to get a printable checklist for what to buy after you move.

Cleaning Supplies

Broom
Vacuum cleaner
Mop
Cleaning Rags
Sponges
Multipurpose cleaner
Paper Towels
Antibacterial wipes
Trash cans
Trash bags
Glass cleaner

Your new place may look nice, but you can't assume that your new living space will be sparkling clean and sanitary. Use these items to make sure any surfaces that you’ll spend a lot of time in contact with are clean and safe for you and your loved ones.

Bathroom Supplies

Shower curtain/liner
Toilet paper
Toilet brush
Toilet cleaner
Floor mat
Towels
Washcloths
Shampoos and soaps
Cotton swabs
Tissues
Toiletries (shaving cream, toothpaste, razors, etc.)

Again, your bathroom may look decent at first blush, but you don’t know how thoroughly it was cleaned. You deserve a clean and sanitary bathroom, so take the time to make it sparkle and shine!

Kitchen Supplies

Dish soap
Dishwashing detergent
Dish towels
Silverware
Pots and pans
Food and drinks
Aluminum foil
Sandwich bags

Laundry Supplies

Laundry baskets
Clothes hangers
Iron
Ironing board
Laundry soap
Fabric softener

Ditch the laundromat (or your parents’ washing machine) and take care of your own laundry at home. Make sure you have everything you need to keep your clothes looking as presentable as possible.

Other Items:

Garden hose
Garbage can
Recycling bin
Tools (hammer, nails, screwdrivers, etc.)
Batteries
Candles/matches
Flashlight
Light bulbs
Extension cords
Welcome mat

You may already have brought these items over from your previous residence, but if you didn’t, here’s your reminder to purchase them. Your new location may provide garbage bins, recycling bins, or both, so check with your landlord, homeowners association, or others. Some municipalities provide trash receptacles to residents free of charge, so a little investigation may save you some money.

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