Week 2 Before the Move: Intensifying Preparations
Two weeks before the big day, the countdown seriously begins. It's time to finalize the last details and push forward with packing.
- Pack unused items: Start with books, seasonal clothing, decorative items, and seldom-used crockery. Label boxes precisely with contents and room.
- Consume or donate perishable food: Gradually empty your pantry and refrigerator. Plan meals that use up existing supplies.
- Organize important documents: Gather passports, birth certificates, insurance papers, contracts, and bank documents in a separate, easily accessible folder.
- Confirm appointments: Call moving companies, handymen, and all other service providers to confirm dates.
Assign responsibilities for cleaning and handover
Decide what you will do yourself and where you need external help. For moving-out cleaning, compare a suitable written quote including scope and any handover guarantee. PUTZIO does not offer that service.
| When | Priority | Assign responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| 14 days before | Coordinate transport, handover and cleaning | Household / provider |
| 7 days before | Check boxes, disposal and appliance preparation | Household |
| 2 days before | Confirm access, keys and remaining work | Household / management |
| Handover day | Final check, photos, record and keys | Contract parties |
Further reading
Week 1 Before the Move: Final Checks and Packing Sprint
Now it's getting serious. The last week before the move is dedicated to fine-tuning and packing the remaining items.
- Pack the last items: Focus on everyday items you'll need until just before the move. Keep an 'essentials box' for the first day in your new home.
- Do laundry: Make sure all laundry is washed and dry before packing.
- Defrost and clean the refrigerator: Plan this a few days before the move so it can be transported dry.
- Dispose of trash and unneeded items: Do a final walk-through of the apartment and discard anything not coming with you.
The Day Before the Move: Stay Calm
The day before the move can be hectic. Try to have a calm evening.
- Pack your overnight bag: Everything you'll need on the first day in the new apartment (clothes, toiletries, medications, important documents, snacks, phone charger).
- Charge electronic devices.
- Arrange care for pets or plants, if necessary.
- Prepare snacks and drinks for moving day.
Moving Day: Let's Go!
Today is the big day! Stay calm and work through your checklist.
- Protect floors and doorframes in both apartments.
- Give instructions to movers or the moving company.
- Photograph the condition before and after cleaning, with date and room details.
- Check all rooms to ensure nothing has been forgotten.
- Close the door of your old apartment for the last time and look forward to your new home.
Settle into the new apartment
Unpack what you need for the first evening first. Check accessible surfaces, organise boxes by room and plan outstanding tasks. For subsequent routine apartment cleaning, you can request individual PUTZIO visits at CHF 40 per hour in supported municipalities; moving-out and end-of-tenancy cleaning are excluded.