Pre Move In Cleaning

• hire a carpet cleaner ($25 for 5 rooms coupon)
• ✔ scrub bathrooms
  • toilet (in, behind, seats)
  • tub (plus master bath jets)
  • tiles, baseboards
  • sinks and faucets
  • glass
• kitchen (top to bottom scrub down)
  • tiles
  • backsplash
  • hood
  • inside and outside oven
  • oven knobs and grates
  • sink & faucet
  • wipe down cupboards (inside and out)
  • pantry
  • dishwasher (baking soda rinse)
• wash baseboards
• vacuum ceilings for dust and cobwebs
• sweep out garage
• laundry room
• wash windows and tracts
• wash sliding glass door and tracts
• banister
• closets (dust, vacuum)

What I need to know

• ✔ where are the existing cable/internet lines
• ✔ what air filters are used (where to find them) = 20x24
• ✔ if the air ducts need to be cleaned (yes)
• how to turn on soft water
• where to turn off electrical
• where to turn off water main
• ✔ what day is trash pick up (Thursday)
• protocol on washing car

Who to Notify of Address Change [http://www.yourcnyhome.com/notify.php]

• DMV
• Car registration
• USCIS for Marc
• USCIS for me as sponser
• My work
• My credit union
• Credit card companies
• Insurance (Delta, VSP, Primerica)
• Kaiser
• Dental office
• Eye doctor
• Kohls
• Joanns
• Best Buy Reward Zone
• Lifehouse Theater
• Library

Things to do

• Call utilities
• set up Internet
• defrost old fridge & have dad do a thorough wash before moving it
• rent a UHaul for the day

Packing

• obtain boxes of all sizes
• paper, bubble wrappers, tape
• go through kitchen to retrieve my items
• last to pack:
  • bath stuff
  • laptop & harddrive

Getting things organized in new place

• line the cupboards & drawers with shelf paper (need to buy)
• go through all possessions & divide where to place in house