This guide will assist you in attending to the many preparations required before you move:

Remove all jewellery, coins, stamps, cheque books, keys from drawers (desk, filing cabinet etc). Put in a safe place to go with you, as they cannot be taken by the removalist.

Seek advice from the manufacturer of your whitegoods (fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer etc) regarding securing internal components ready for transport.
Remove dust bag from vacuum cleaner. Remove lint from washing machine filter.
Clean and towel dry the inside of your fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
Dismantle pre-fabricated computer desks.
Remove hooks from fishing lines.
Drain fuel and oil from lawn mowers, edgers, whipper-snippers.
Dispose of all unsealed liquids.
Drain liquid from evaporative air-cooler.
Dispose of all pressure pack cans, flammable fluids, matches.
Empty gas cylinder from BBQ (check with your local garage).
Clean BBQ surface and surrounds of grease.
Dismantle swing-sets, play-gyms, trampolines (put nuts and bolts in a safe place).
Wash out rubbish bins and wheel barrows.
Remove pumps, water bottles, batteries etc from push bikes.
Empty and hose out compost bins.
Drain garden hoses.
Clean and spray dog kennels, empty and clean fish tanks, bird cages.
Do not over-water plants.
Leave the cleaning of rugs until after your move.