The current COVID-19 pandemic has been around for about a year, and people are anxious to get back to normal living. Unfortunately, we’ve had to adjust how we do daily activities and change upcoming plans. Some plans, like moving, can’t be easily rearranged. Relocating often has a strict timeline, especially if it’s related to your work or school, so putting it off until the pandemic lessens isn’t really an option. Here’s what you should know about moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is Your Move Necessary?
Sometimes there’s simply no wiggle room when you have to move. If your current rental agreement is ending, your move is essential. Likewise, if you’ve sold your house and the closing date is coming up, you’ll need to vacate and relocate. However, if you do have any leeway in your move-out date, you might want to think about waiting a while. This is especially true if you or anyone in your family is in a high-risk group.
As far as COVID regulations go, moving has been considered “essential travel,” so you and your moving company should be able to move without trouble.
Pandemic Moving Precautions
Even though you can still move during the COVID-19 Pandemic, you should still take extra precautions to protect you and your family, as well as the moving company employees, from the virus. Here are some tips to make your move as safe as possible:
- Move Yourself
If possible, you might choose to DIY your move by renting a van from a moving company instead of hiring a driver as well. This will limit contact between your household and others, which is key in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
- Do Your Research
When you’re looking for a moving company to help with your move, ask them what types of precautions they are taking to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They should be taking care to encourage mask use and regular handwashing with their staff.
- Sanitize
If you do end up choosing a moving company to help with your relocation, disinfecting personal belongings will help resist virus transfer. Movers who will also be packing your things will be touching a lot of your items, so keep hand sanitizer, disinfectant, and even disposable gloves handy.
- Social Distance
When the movers are at your home, do your best to keep a six-foot distance at all times. Movers will appreciate the space you are giving them to work.
- Plan Ahead
To make the moving process go as smoothly as possible during the pandemic, plan well ahead of your move date. Giving yourself time to clean, pack boxes, and take a careful inventory will make moving day easy, even with the extra precautions. And the less you have to interact closely with movers, the lower the risk of COVID infection for both parties.
Moving during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t a fun activity, but with the right movers, it should be no problem at all. Need an expert mover today? Contact Expert Moving and Storage to get started!
