How to Packing & Moving Safely During COVID-19

The Coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything we has ever seen before. Not only did it affect individuals across the globe and impacted the entire world, but it also affected everything that was affected along its path, from jobs to education, companies, and most important the normal way of living.

Despite every effort to reduce the #FlattenTheCurve number, the amount of cases rising in COVID-19 across the United States doesn't appear to be going down any time in the near future; however, the world must move forward.

A lot of people who earlier moved out or delayed their move because of the lockdown or who relocated with their families because of lengthy WFH orders, and also to avoid rent, will now be contemplating a move, as the majority areas of America are now open.

Moving isn't that difficult enough, and the pandemic has made matters much more complicated!

This doesn't mean moving in the coronavirus scenario is not possible!

The hiring of professionals will ease much of the stress that comes with moving, because packers and moving companies have a variety of precautions and safety measures to ensure the most safe and smooth moving experience.

Experts recommend that you be sure to be aware of the crucial steps you should be taking to ensure that moving is secure as it can be and to reduce the dangers of moving in these stressful conditions.

Essential Precautions for Personal & Family Safety

If you're making a move during COVID-19 epidemic, it is essential to adhere to the guidelines for social distancing, hand washing and more in order to ensure that you and your family members remain well-informed and safe after the relocation.

Safety Tip #1:

If there's a good thing we've learned from the Coronavirus outbreak, it's to practice excellent hygiene always in as well as out of your home.

Also, be sure to make sure you have a supply of sanitizing products to be ready for moving day. They are available to your movers, too:

• Hand cleansers (at minimum 60 percent alcohol);
• Soap & Water;
• Sanitizing sprays;
• Disinfectants;
• Masks for face;
• Gloves;
• Thermometer gun;
• Disposable hand towels and tissues;

It's crucial to ensure not only our safety, but also that of other people by maintaining the safety distance of six feet whenever we venture out of our houses and when communicating with people outside.

Make sure you comply with the rules of social distancing when moving crews arrive at your residence for packing and moving.

Safety Tip #2:

We are all aware that the COVID-19-causing virus can remain on various surfaces for an extended period (between a few hours and a few days) and can be spread through contact, i.e., you are susceptible to contracting it if you contact your face (especially eyes, nose or ear) upon touching any type of surface.

To avoid this, make sure to wash your hands regularly regardless of the circumstances, NEVER TOUCH YOUR face Particularly after touching something.

If water and soap aren't readily available, be sure to make use of a sanitizer for an interim security measure.

Tip Set an alarm on your phone or stick up the sticky note so that you don't forget to wash your hands before moving. Make sure to remind your moving team that they should wash their hands each few minutes before they start their next job.

Safety Tip #3:

It's important to determine the present status of case density in your two areas, particularly since the majority of the country is now unlocking the cases, and they are increasing.

Check that your current home as well as the one you'll be moving into are not within, or is located to a containment zone. It is best to put off moving if of your properties are located in the area of red/orange.

You must also know your rules that govern entering and leaving your apartment, including times, how many people are permitted entry, etc.

Safety Tip #4:

Because the primary cause of spreading the virus is through contacts with people, the best method to reduce the chance of getting exposed is to ensure that only one person in your family is involved in coordinating the movement.

The restriction on those family members who are in the home at all times during the relocation can assist in helping to reduce contact and the risk for everyone involved..

Safety Tip #5:

The most extreme level of care is recommended for children (below 10 years old) as well as older adults (aged beyond sixty), who are more susceptible to the virus due to being immune system weak.

Make sure that they're either taken to a family member's or friend's location to minimize their exposure to movers at the time of moving day or keep them in a separate space and away from the area of the action.

That's a Wrap

Being a part of a pandemic such as COVID-19 can be as frightening as it gets. Particularly when we're up against a disease that is currently growing rapidly and we must make every precaution we can , and ensure that our actions are more effective than our actions at this moment in time.

The most important thing is to always ensure that your health and hygiene are first regardless of whether it's your own or your family's or the moving company's; reducing the spread of disease is the primary concern for everyone during this time. Take the precautions mentioned above in mind when you plan your move and you'll be prepared to start your journey.