COVID-19, by far, is the most complicated word in our vocabulary. The word may have a defined meaning to its name but most of us know it as a reason we are locked inside our homes; experiencing loss of income, employment sources, socialization and the most- ‘lives’. While hundreds are falling ill because of the Novel Coronavirus and many more losing their lives, there is no certainty when this tough time would end.
Although the pandemic and global lockdown has bring normal movement to a halt, there are circumstances and reasons, one has to move forward. Life doesn’t wait for anything, be it the deadly virus. It indeed is only a temporary pause before we resume back to normalcy.
Many of us are still posed with the necessity to relocate. While some are moving in search of a safer environment to live, others have unavoidable job, family and other personal conditions to quote. However, things have changed a lot and will continue changing, when it comes to relocating your house.
iMoving, a credible moving services platform states that many people enquire about local movers during the time of COVID-19. If the state regulatory guidelines permit, a successful house move is possible during the time of pandemic. How? Indeed the moving process will be more intensive this time because of added risks and health hazards. So, what are your options?
Professional movers:
Relying on a mover from across the lane won’t work. It is the time you need professionals working with you, guiding you safe ways to move while protecting yourself and the family from the infection. You must spend time and efforts in finding professional movers that are offering COVID-19 proof moving services. From reducing human contact to including sanitization as a regular practice, moving companies have altered their moving process in lieu with the requirements of health and safety during the pandemic.
Before you engage the movers, make sure that you discuss their tweaked moving policy in detail. Ask questions that concern with your safety and do not settle for anything less than certified knowledge.
Moving Containers:
If you do not want to rely on anyone, even the professional movers, you can always choose to move using a moving container service. This will reduce your human contact with others to zero and bring you a step closer to safe transition during Coronavirus outbreak. However, if you choose the option, you will be responsible for packing, loading and unloading of your inventory. When you alone are the accountable for your safety, you can ensure that there is a safe plan to make your moving plan at par with the existing moving health and safety guidelines.
Moving Trucks:
Much like moving containers, Moving rucks too offer you independence of moving. As the requirements for hygiene and sanitization are stringiest right now, choosing a moving truck will be a wise choice. You must ensure that you contact a moving truck company that ensures proper sanitization of its moving trucks and deliver them to your doorstep with no contact delivery.
Avoid moving:
Yes, one of the options in the list is to avoid moving at all. You are way safer in your home than you are outside. Even if you try your level best to strictly follow the hygiene and sanitization requisites, there are chances that the lethal virus can contaminate your belongings and lives. If, by any chance, you can try and avoid moving during COVID-19, go ahead and do it.
Precautions while moving during pandemic:
Whatever option you choose, you need to follow a long checklist of precautions to make your house move Coronavirus proof. If the move is unavoidable, here are some key precautions to take while relocating your house:
- Make a sanitization kit:
Gather all the essential sanitization supplies and PPEs to ensure you safety during the move. Buy masks, eye glasses, gloves, alcohol-based sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and hand wash in sufficient quantity. Keep the kit handy and use the items frequently to maintain hygiene.
- Disinfect the inventory before and after move:
Before you load the items in the truck and as soon as you start unloading, designate a family member to disinfect the entire inventory. The moving load can come in contact to the infection during the journey and thus disinfecting them is essential.
- Avail medical checkup:
Even if you and your family have no shown symptoms of COVID-19, it is recommended to ensure that you are safe and healthy enough to travel. Contact a medical expert and get your basic tests done. Never leave your house if you are feeling weak, feverish or having any type of flu symptoms.
- Ensure your destination is safe:
If you are living in a healthy community with no reported case of Coronavirus infection, you are lucky. Do not expose yourself to a risk by moving to a state or country where the rate of coronavirus infection is high. Gather information about the prevailing COVID-19 conditions at your destination before planning the move.
The virus is lethal and prevention is the only cure till the time a potential vaccine is discovered. If moving is the only option, make sure you choose the right option and take all the necessary precautions. Be safe, stay at home and only plan a house move if it is the last option.