COVID-19 is a very impactful and disruptive phenomenon that has impacted the entire planet. The virus has forced a lot of businesses and establishments to change, and moving is another part of all the things that have to be done differently now. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to make your move stress free during COVID-19.
Do Your Part in Keeping Things Safe and Protected
Most people assume that the workers are the only ones that need to go the extra mile to enforce safety and protection when business is being done. However, that is not true. Make sure you do your part during the moving process by keeping your mask on and disinfecting the things you know will be touched or exchanged.
Work With People That Care
There are companies that practice true professionalism and there are those that don’t. When choosing a moving company, you want to make sure that they are keeping safety and hygiene in mind to ensure that everything is as safe and professional as possible. This includes things like wearing masks and gloves, offering a no-contact option, and having an organized plan for infected workers or customers.
Seek Out Virtual Options for Paperwork
Before you agree to any service, try to see if you can take the virtual route when it comes to paperwork. If the company isn’t able to provide a virtual option, do your best to wear gloves and a mask when using pens and paper. Wash your hands after signing things and make sure the movers do the same.
Sometimes, movers have to come in contact with you in order to get a quote. Try to see if this is an option as well. You can use your phone to take pictures of your inventory and send it to the movers to receive a quote virtually.
Clean and Disinfect as Much as You Can
You can hire professional cleaners to ensure that your space is clean and disinfected. However, this may not be a wise option since it can also encourage the spread of germs. According to the CDC, you should disinfect the high-traffic areas in your home and areas that are often touched. This includes things like tables, doorknobs, toilets, and other items.
There are certain cleaning solutions and products that do a great job of disinfecting your area properly. Make sure that you use products that fight off bacteria and germs. Be wary of chemicals and concoctions that may have toxic or poisonous properties. Try to clean before the movers come and after the movers come. If you can, do the cleaning when the property is empty. This will be a safer option for those using chemicals or concoctions that may have toxic or poisonous ingredients. Pets, children, and pregnant women especially should avoid areas that have been cleaned with those types of products.
Keep Your Distance
When the movers arrive, make sure that you and everyone on your property are keeping their distance. When the movers first arrive, make sure that you enforce a contactless greeting and stay at least six feet away from them as they work. If you want to take extra precautions, request that the movers wash their hands before getting started with moving your things. Or, you can give them gloves to use once they enter the home.
If the movers are going to use the bathroom or take advantage of any other amenities in the home, try to limit it to one room only. Once they leave the room, wipe the doorknobs, light switches, sink handles, and toilet handles down with disinfectant wipes.
Keep an Organized Packing and Unpacking Plan
Disinfect the new place before moving your things inside. Once that has been done, consider disinfecting your things as you unpack them if they aren’t already disinfected. Even if the items haven’t come in contact with an infected person, it is still good to take precautions and be as hygienic as possible.
