Top tips for decluttering your office before a commercial move

If you’re getting ready to move offices but are concerned about the number of unwanted goods you may end up taking with you, it’s time to declutter. Read on for our top office decluttering tips to make sure you’re prepared for the big move.

Conduct an audit

Before you start decluttering your office, spend a week making a note of what your employees do and don’t use. Do they really use all five whiteboards, or could you make do with two? Do you need 10 spare office chairs, or could you sell half of these second-hand? Asking these questions will help you figure out what you do and don’t need before moving into a new office space.

Ask your employees to do their bit

One great way to tackle any clutter in your office is to finish half an hour early one day and ask your employees to dedicate this time to clearing out their desks. It’s surprising how many employees will have piles of paperwork or old pieces of computer equipment they no longer need lurking about, so give them the opportunity to get rid of this before you relocate.

Go paperless

A simple yet effective way to reduce your waste output and declutter your office overnight is to go paperless. This will be most effective if implemented a few months before your moving date as you’ll see a significant reduction in the amount of paper lying around your office by the time it comes to relocating. Get rid of your printer and digitalise all contracts, forms and other documentation to get started.

Recycle old equipment

If your office cupboard has become the dumping ground of broken keyboards, speakers and old cables, then this is the time to tackle them. It’ll be a huge waste of time and money to transport old office equipment that you’ll likely never use again, so spend time sorting through each piece and disposing of anything you don’t need. Remember that a lot of old computer parts and stationery can be recycled or donated, so don’t throw anything in the bin unless you have no alternative.

Use self-storage

The process of decluttering an entire office can seem overwhelming, but there are ways to make it easier. By putting everything you know you definitely need (such as desks and chairs) into storage, you’ll be able to see what’s left and tackle it accordingly. This will not only make the task at hand seem much more manageable, but it’ll also give you more physical space to sort your belongings into “take” and “bin” piles.

If you’re planning to move offices, make sure you hire a professional storage and removals company you can trust to help you out. At Rose Removals, based in Devon, we specialise in domestic and commercial relocations in the UK and beyond, and are proud to put customer satisfaction at the heart of everything we do. For more information about how we could help you with your commercial move, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Rose Removals today.