I grew up moving every 3 years and then post-grad moved every year. My biggest tip is labeling the boxes with the room it goes in & 1 out of X # of boxes. On your notes app, list what’s in the box or take a pic so it’s easy to scroll through when finding things. I also unpack cleaning supplies first then my bathroom. No matter the time that ensures I can go to sleep with necessities lol.
Moving tip! U-Haul sells lightly used boxes (some are even brand new) that people donate and it’s soo much cheaper and better for the environment :) also great place to bring your own boxes after a move
I loved this long vlog and it’s so fun to see you create a beautiful living space from scratch. I am an avid follower on TikTok too so I know you’ve made major developments since the move-in. Hope you’ll be all caught up so we can have Vlogmas this year! 💖
Cat owner here - definitely see if you can find an enzyme cleaner. Most pet stores carry them specifically for urine odor control/elmination. They work great for carpet and hard surfaces as well. Just make sure you follow the instructions on the bottle and do not mix it with other cleaning solutions (let whatever other cleaner you may have used on the problem areas dry completely first before applying it otherwise it will not work properly as the enzymes will not be able to break down the urine remnants). Keep in mind some of them might have a strong smell at first but it will fade after a few hours. :)
Oh! And if you need to neutralize the smell of the cleaning solution, put some coffee beans either whole or ground in a small dish and place it in the general area of the smell. ❤
I just found your channel & you remind me so much of Steph Bohrer she’s a RUclipsr who just moved to Charleston too!! You both are stunning and radiate the same kind vibe. 💞
I'll be moving from Raleigh to Charleston next year! It's been 20 years since I graduated from CofC and I'm so happy to be moving back. But DANG it got so expensive!!! Thanks for the video!
Cat owner here! Definitely get some Natures Miracle enzymatic cleaner. Follow the instructions(you need to let it sit) and it will get the cat pee smell out. Also, you can get a black light to show you where the pee spots are.
I second guessed myself so much on thinking Charleston because everyone else was guessing NYC! Can't wait to see how the new place will come together. I'm in the furnishing/decorating phase right now and it's so much fun but also exhausting and $$$$$.
Congrats on your move and the new city. For the weird cat urine, not sure if the rooms may have had carpet, but I would maybe wipe down the walls with a brand new mop and your favorite disinfectant as the smell of urine tends to linger on the walls. My sister had a cat when I lived with her and when she moved out that was the only thing that worked, even though the cat never had an accident on the furniture or rugs that I could tell at least. As far as painting to avoid the smell my mom would put vanilla extract to cut the of smell fumes. It won’t even mess with your paint color and I’ve put it in stark white paint and it works everytime. Can’t wait to see the new Charleston content!!!!
If you’re still looking for a wax place in Charleston (granted it’s been like 3 years since I’ve lived there 😅) but Waxed Salon (in West Ashley) was always my go to.
For the cat urine smell, not to make something out of nothing, but in my old flat one day out of nowhere I started smelling whiffs of cat urine (and this was after living there for at least a few months). I found out mold can make a scent like that, so it may be worth checking it out? It could also be a case of male cat spraying, not just urine. I don't have any recommendation for that as I've only had female cats, but might be a good starting point for researching how to get rid of it.
I’m the same way.. it would’ve taken me like two weeks to pack everything.. also I used to think I was a minimalist but every time I move I feel like my possessions double.
They absolutely should have cleaned. We were burned on our last rental (the older tenants were our friends, told us they were hiring cleaners, they ran out of time before they moved and never said anything so the day we were moving I had to spend 7 hours cleaning the house -- floors were the same level of dirt you're dealing with 😅). I will only ever hire cleaners moving forward and never trust that someone will take care of it! Sorry they didn't clean!!!
If you smell a musty cat pee smell it means that the cat was marking its territory. The only thing you can do is to deep clean that area/room. I found using Mrs Meyers cleaner helped with cleaning it up and masking the smell once cleaned.
Heyy! What's your opinion on Raleigh vs Charleston? Which city do you think is betters for young adults, singles, POC, and graduates with business-tech/art/med field degrees??
Rocco & Roxie stain & odor eliminator is great, it’s an enzyme cleaner which is what you’ll want for that cat urine smell! We used it on accidents when my puppy was little and it worked like a charm. 😊 also cracking up that you were scared upstairs at night, relatable
I'm surprised yet not surprised you didn't move to NY. There is so much history in Charleston! It's been a while since I've been there but I hear it's beautiful. You go your own road, def not a follower. Don't get me wrong, I love the NY vibe and Danielle and Brooke, Katy, but you can always visit!! You are quite the organizer too!! Love ya!! Congrats on TJ Maxx!!!❤❤❤❤
My cat had some problems with accidents. Get an enzyme cleaner! Do not use regular cleaners on it. It can just make the smell worse. Amazon basics has an enzyme cleaner that saved my carpets
long story short you should leave a rental in the condition you found it in. with that, your rental should be clean and as advertised when you move in. if they didn’t thoroughly clean the apartment for your move in, you don’t thoroughly clean when you move out.
so excited for you! knew it was charleston 🙈 what are your thoughts on house vs apt so far? i can’t imagine not being up in the sky anymore 🏙️ but also parking right in front of your door >>>
Between the cat pee smell and black floors you may want to test for mold. Sorry to be a negative Nelly but you don’t want to mess around with it (speaking from experience with breast cancer and living in a rental that did have mold)
Wow.. I feel like everyone is moving to Charleston.. like four other RUclipsrs I watch just moved there… I actually have been thinking about moving there for like the past five years, so I love watching all of you move there and explore the city.
Don't, I've lived here for 15years. Stay where you are, I'm planning on leaving next year after my lease ends. It isn't what you think it is by watching RUclips and Instagram
@@courtneyburks1064 hahahaha… I have a few friends from Charleston and they say the same thing… I’m just interested in the history, and architecture and the food… but I’ve seen people complain about the fast growth the city is going through and the lack of parking and driving conditions.
I love the long video as well…however you run everything together as you talk and it seems I’m missing conversation. New subscriber and hope to get use to you eating words. 🥰💕
Should stay in Raleigh. I have lived in Charleston SC for 15years, It's gone downhill. It's not what you think it is. I'm leaving this place next year after my lease. It's over crowded, over developed, over priced, and it's just getting worse. It's not this small charming town anymore, it's not the same place it was.
I grew up moving every 3 years and then post-grad moved every year. My biggest tip is labeling the boxes with the room it goes in & 1 out of X # of boxes. On your notes app, list what’s in the box or take a pic so it’s easy to scroll through when finding things. I also unpack cleaning supplies first then my bathroom. No matter the time that ensures I can go to sleep with necessities lol.
Great tips! I move often, too. However, I've never thought to number my boxes or take a pic.
They definitely should’ve had it cleaned before you moved in. Super weird that they didn’t…
It all seemed kind of rushed so maybe they just didn’t have time. That’s happened before with where my sister lives.
Maybe it was a lease transfer? I Agree though
Moving tip! U-Haul sells lightly used boxes (some are even brand new) that people donate and it’s soo much cheaper and better for the environment :) also great place to bring your own boxes after a move
I loved this long vlog and it’s so fun to see you create a beautiful living space from scratch. I am an avid follower on TikTok too so I know you’ve made major developments since the move-in. Hope you’ll be all caught up so we can have Vlogmas this year! 💖
Cat owner here - definitely see if you can find an enzyme cleaner. Most pet stores carry them specifically for urine odor control/elmination. They work great for carpet and hard surfaces as well. Just make sure you follow the instructions on the bottle and do not mix it with other cleaning solutions (let whatever other cleaner you may have used on the problem areas dry completely first before applying it otherwise it will not work properly as the enzymes will not be able to break down the urine remnants). Keep in mind some of them might have a strong smell at first but it will fade after a few hours. :)
Oh! And if you need to neutralize the smell of the cleaning solution, put some coffee beans either whole or ground in a small dish and place it in the general area of the smell. ❤
I love this looong form video!! I literally can't believe an hour has gone by! Love your moving tips - totally going to hire movers for my next move!
I just found your channel & you remind me so much of Steph Bohrer she’s a RUclipsr who just moved to Charleston too!! You both are stunning and radiate the same kind vibe. 💞
Something about your content is so cozy and calming. I love and look forward to them ❤❤.
I always love Clara content! I will be sneezing with the dust in that house! Yes get it professionally sanitized!!!!
Wow, from north to south, I’m happy for you Clara & enjoying this long moving-lifestyle vlog so much! ❤❤
Raleigh is still The South.
been following for a while! so happy for you!!! can’t wait for all the Charleston content
I'll be moving from Raleigh to Charleston next year! It's been 20 years since I graduated from CofC and I'm so happy to be moving back. But DANG it got so expensive!!! Thanks for the video!
I am living for the moving content!! Thanks for sharing 🫶🏽
Cat owner here! Definitely get some Natures Miracle enzymatic cleaner. Follow the instructions(you need to let it sit) and it will get the cat pee smell out. Also, you can get a black light to show you where the pee spots are.
I second guessed myself so much on thinking Charleston because everyone else was guessing NYC! Can't wait to see how the new place will come together. I'm in the furnishing/decorating phase right now and it's so much fun but also exhausting and $$$$$.
totally agree on the open first luggage!! also add in a towel or 2 and fresh sheets so you can shower and sleep good :)
I live 45 minutes from Charleston. It's absolutely my favorite place to go, ever! You will have a blast!
This is what I’ve been waiting for 🥹🥹
bless u for another hour long vlog
Loved seeing the tree light up. Thank you. l finished putting my tree up today Xx❤
Love the open first luggage/box. I’ll have to remember that for when I move again.
Congratulations!! There’s nothing like living on the coast 🥰
So glad I found this channel. I'm starting the binge now..
loved this, sending best wishes in this new chapter!
Thinking about moving to Charleston as well !
Welcome to Charleston! Hopefully youll love it here .
im moving to charleston sc next year and im starting my youtube vlogs when i move im so exited
Welcome to The Low Country of South Carolina!!!!I live just inland from Charleston (Walterboro)!
I love raleigh nc too live Charlotte now, but I'm really thinking about buying in SC since I'm so close. Thanks for sharing
I lived there for 9 years and moved recently to NC cuz of the military. We hope to be back and make it our forever home.
Welcome to CHS! It’s the most beautiful city ever. I hope it treats you well🫶🏽
Loved the long vid. Congrats on the move!!
Love all the natural light!
Yayy I guessed Charleston ! So happy for you, you seem so happy with the move
Congrats on your move and the new city. For the weird cat urine, not sure if the rooms may have had carpet, but I would maybe wipe down the walls with a brand new mop and your favorite disinfectant as the smell of urine tends to linger on the walls. My sister had a cat when I lived with her and when she moved out that was the only thing that worked, even though the cat never had an accident on the furniture or rugs that I could tell at least.
As far as painting to avoid the smell my mom would put vanilla extract to cut the of smell fumes. It won’t even mess with your paint color and I’ve put it in stark white paint and it works everytime. Can’t wait to see the new Charleston content!!!!
This is my Super Bowl
The windows in your raleigh apartment are amazing❤
Clara! Don’t replace nice wood cutting boards! Oil and condition them monthly and they will be able to be passed to your children!
Love your tik tok content, so happy you’re on RUclips and with 1 hour videos 😮💨 wishing you the best in your new city, beautiful home!!!
I’m living for these hour vlogs. Plz make more. Or just weekly long one 😅❤🎉
Love your new home! Enjoy 😊
Love the couch! Where did you find it? Beautiful home ❤
Gal so excited for you!!!
If you’re still looking for a wax place in Charleston (granted it’s been like 3 years since I’ve lived there 😅) but Waxed Salon (in West Ashley) was always my go to.
Living for the long vlogs 🙌🏽
You’ve moved to CHARLESTON?!? That’s my hometown!!! Enjoy your life there! 💛💛
For the cat urine smell, not to make something out of nothing, but in my old flat one day out of nowhere I started smelling whiffs of cat urine (and this was after living there for at least a few months). I found out mold can make a scent like that, so it may be worth checking it out? It could also be a case of male cat spraying, not just urine. I don't have any recommendation for that as I've only had female cats, but might be a good starting point for researching how to get rid of it.
I’m the same way.. it would’ve taken me like two weeks to pack everything.. also I used to think I was a minimalist but every time I move I feel like my possessions double.
Go, go, gooo! 🌪️🌪️ You have a vision, girl. Love it.
They absolutely should have cleaned. We were burned on our last rental (the older tenants were our friends, told us they were hiring cleaners, they ran out of time before they moved and never said anything so the day we were moving I had to spend 7 hours cleaning the house -- floors were the same level of dirt you're dealing with 😅). I will only ever hire cleaners moving forward and never trust that someone will take care of it! Sorry they didn't clean!!!
you should put the smaller couch in your bedroom!
live laugh love for these vlogs
love the black lamp
The fact that the last people in that place walked around with floors that dirty 😮
If you smell a musty cat pee smell it means that the cat was marking its territory. The only thing you can do is to deep clean that area/room. I found using Mrs Meyers cleaner helped with cleaning it up and masking the smell once cleaned.
Food safe wood oil would sort out thr cutting boards
Heyy! What's your opinion on Raleigh vs Charleston? Which city do you think is betters for young adults, singles, POC, and graduates with business-tech/art/med field degrees??
Just ordered Slingshot for somebody. Such a great housewarming gift or present!!
Charleston is my ver fav city. Can I ask what rent is there. 💟
Literally love your content I could watch for hours, actually I do 🫶🏻
Rocco & Roxie stain & odor eliminator is great, it’s an enzyme cleaner which is what you’ll want for that cat urine smell! We used it on accidents when my puppy was little and it worked like a charm. 😊 also cracking up that you were scared upstairs at night, relatable
I was looking forward to this vlog!
I'm surprised yet not surprised you didn't move to NY. There is so much history in Charleston! It's been a while since I've been there but I hear it's beautiful. You go your own road, def not a follower. Don't get me wrong, I love the NY vibe and Danielle and Brooke, Katy, but you can always visit!! You are quite the organizer too!! Love ya!! Congrats on TJ Maxx!!!❤❤❤❤
love this video! Where is your necklace from?
I need to know if you remembered the Jolie shower head. Also why don’t you put the extra couch in the 3rd bedroom.
Your house reminds me of Sydney Adam’s old place before moving down to Florida 😅
My cat had some problems with accidents. Get an enzyme cleaner! Do not use regular cleaners on it. It can just make the smell worse. Amazon basics has an enzyme cleaner that saved my carpets
I love the way you think 🥰
long story short you should leave a rental in the condition you found it in. with that, your rental should be clean and as advertised when you move in. if they didn’t thoroughly clean the apartment for your move in, you don’t thoroughly clean when you move out.
i am moving in 6 days and the amount of boxes i have made me so embarrassed. but we have about the same amount
so excited for you! knew it was charleston 🙈
what are your thoughts on house vs apt so far? i can’t imagine not being up in the sky anymore 🏙️ but also parking right in front of your door >>>
I need to get dibs on the makeup brush
So exciting!!💗 Could the couch fit in the bedroom with the other furniture you ordered?
you’re going to love charleston I miss living there ☺️
Excited for you!
My New Orleans rental was the same way… no matter how many times I mopped the bottom of my socks were still black 😅 it must be these old homes
So excited for you
Between the cat pee smell and black floors you may want to test for mold. Sorry to be a negative Nelly but you don’t want to mess around with it (speaking from experience with breast cancer and living in a rental that did have mold)
Are you moving there solo?
This is what I’ve been wondering
Now that you’ve extended the lease can
You say why it was only 7 months long hahaha
Wow.. I feel like everyone is moving to Charleston.. like four other RUclipsrs I watch just moved there…
I actually have been thinking about moving there for like the past five years, so I love watching all of you move there and explore the city.
Don't, I've lived here for 15years. Stay where you are, I'm planning on leaving next year after my lease ends. It isn't what you think it is by watching RUclips and Instagram
@@courtneyburks1064 hahahaha… I have a few friends from Charleston and they say the same thing… I’m just interested in the history, and architecture and the food… but I’ve seen people complain about the fast growth the city is going through and the lack of parking and driving conditions.
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Omg I’ve been trying to convince my husband to move to Charleston!!!!!! 😅
Is your boyfriend going with you?
hopefully not! he treats her like a roommate and not like his girlfriend😅
@@danapazos4324how do you know?😢
I know it’s not my business but I’ve been wondering this too! I haven’t heard him mentioned in a while though.
Did you like living in Raleigh?
White vinegar works for cat urine smells.
Can you tell us the apartment building you use to live in?
Why is everyone moving to charleston?
Love paying huge deposits on places that aren’t even clean 🙄 congrats on the move!
I love this!!!!! Congratulations 🧡🧡🧡 I wanna move back to Charleston!!!
That’s crazy they should’ve clean that house before hand
I love the long video as well…however you run everything together as you talk and it seems I’m missing conversation. New subscriber and hope to get use to you eating words. 🥰💕
Anyone know what steam mop thing she used?
Dang, wish I knew it was Charleston. My friend is a realtor there
Almost Every New Yorker is moving to Charlest❤
I'm moving too
Should stay in Raleigh. I have lived in Charleston SC for 15years, It's gone downhill. It's not what you think it is. I'm leaving this place next year after my lease. It's over crowded, over developed, over priced, and it's just getting worse. It's not this small charming town anymore, it's not the same place it was.
I grew up in Myrtle Beach until I couldn't afford it anymore.
Why 7 months why not 2yrs that will give youtime to get use to charleston? Well i hateto see you unpack only to re pack in 7 months. Well good enjoy.
It’s criminal they didn’t clean before you moved in. That’s inexcusable.
natures miracle gets out cat urine smell. mix it into a steam mop water.