When you’re moving homes, you’re bound to come in contact with many people, and your chances of getting infected with COVID are pretty high. Hire moving people to get the job done. You may be wary regarding the current standards and precautions the movers would implement while doing their job regarding the coronavirus. Your primary concerns will be moving safely while protecting yourself and each other, so remember these tips.

Before Moving

Ask Questions

Many moving companies are more than willing to do the job for you; ultimately, choosing the most suitable company is up to you. You can ask what measures they take to ensure a safe experience for all parties involved, such as ensuring that masks and gloves are always worn.

A Virtual Moving Quote

Movers generally ask to see the expected room workload to show everything they will have to move before giving you a quote. Fortunately, most companies allow you to send videos and pictures through your mobile device to get a quote without going through a traditional in-person meeting. Add as many details and views as possible to get the most accurate quote when showing your home.

During the Move

Disinfect

I probably can’t stress enough how important it is to disinfect your home and all surfaces while moving. While hiring an entire cleaning crew is not advisable, you can always do it yourself. Thoroughly sanitize and clean frequently touched surfaces such as tables, toilets, and doorknobs.

Social Distance Greetings

Practice social distancing greetings such as smiling and waving while maintaining a 6-foot distance rather than a handshake. When the movers are doing their job, keeping children, pets, and household members who are particularly vulnerable to the virus in a separate area is recommended. Remember to always keep your mask on and follow other recommended protocols to decrease the spread of the virus. For example, you should avoid touching your face, limit food sharing, and wash your hands regularly. The main point of hiring movers is for them to do the hard labor while you sit back, so allow them to do their work by giving them space.

After moving

More cleaning!

Once you’re done moving your items and just left with unpacking, begin with disinfecting and disposing of the packing materials. Large items like mattresses, couches, and chairs can be covered and wrapped in plastic, which makes them easier to unwrap while moving into your new home. Additional benefits of using plastic to wrap your items are that it can be easily wiped and cleaned with antiseptic wipes or sprays. Another tip would be to designate a garage or a room or two for items that haven’t been cleaned. This allows you to have more control, and you’ll be able to clean things more efficiently before bringing them into the house.

Before bringing items into your home, you should have the floors completely cleaned, especially if you have carpeted floors instead of hardwood. While carpeting is comfortable, it is perfect for storing and hiding dirt and pet dander from previous owners. Soft upholstery and surfaces will require proper and special cleaning and sanitizing.

Moving all your belongings to a new home may seem daunting, especially considering the number of people you will encounter. However, following these tips to maintain distance and uphold a sanity standard, you can successfully and safely move.