Moving House - Day One Essentials
What you actually need on the first night in a new place, before the kitchen is unpacked.
GBP 40-70 estimate one-off
Make a Cuppa
Kettle
Cheap backup, in case the moved one is buried
Spoons
Plastic or cheap pack
Eat Without a Kitchen
Sandwich filler
Cheese slices, ham, tomato
Takeaway menu
Or cash for tonight's order
Disposable plates
Pack of 12
Disposable cutlery
Pack of 24
Clean and Bin
Antibacterial spray
1 bottle
Washing-up liquid
Small bottle
All-purpose cloths
Pack of 5
Bathroom
Toothbrush
Spare in case yours is in a sealed box
Sleep
Spare bedding
Single sheet, in case main set is missing
Phone chargers
Spare for both of you
Painkillers
Ibuprofen and paracetamol
Plasters
Small pack for accidental scrapes
Outside the House
WD40
Small can for stuck doors and locks
Toolkit
Cheap, screwdrivers and tape measure
Plug-in lamp
If electrics are uncertain
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