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November 21, 2021

Moving in the New-Normal: Safe Social Distancing Tips for a Move

packing for a moveBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Moving is something that typically cannot be delayed. If it is time to move, you need to create the logistic plans essential to get youself and all your belongings out of your present home to your new residence. In the current post-COVID ongoing condition, there's an increasing preference to accomplish activities on your own to help keep households separated. However moving is almost always a group effort, from inviting pals over to assist you to pack to choosing professional movers in Colorado Springs.
 

How will you keep yourself and family protected from virus spread while still managing a simple and fun move? Here are some helpful tips from professional movers in Colorado Springs to plan your move under “new normal” conditions.

Using Friends and Movers

The work of packing boxes, protecting pieces of furniture, and also loading the moving truck isn't a solo task. Many people incorporate buddies as well as engage a moving company in Colorado Springs to get the full job done. With a few everyday safeguards, this can be accomplished safely together.

Masks Indoors

When people are moving or packing indoors in non-family groups, make sure to mask-up. Comfortable fabric masks are both breathable as well as easy to make use of indoors.

Take Breathers Outdoors

Moving can be tough work. When you want to take off your mask to have a break, step outside. Groups might take breaks jointly with 6+ feet apart and masks off. This is often an necessary way of reducing any mask-heat aggravations (you understand the feeling).

Work in Various Areas

When you've got a team of pals and also professional movers, have crews operate in separate rooms. Dividing spaces will also help break up the work. You can play music on smart speakers or loudly from a central location in order to share energy.

Clean As You Go Along

Whenever you move a carton, wipe down the nearby space. Each and every carton you move, thoroughly clean as you go. Clean high-touch places such as countertops and dining tables more than once during the day.

Planning the Road Trip

The road trip is an essential part of any medium to long-distance move. If you need to drive for several hours or even overnight, commit to minimize your exposure to others while traveling.

Schedule Your Stops & Pre-Book Motels

Plan ahead. Calculate the distance between rest stops and service stations to pick stops that happen to be closely along your route. Identify where you will stop for fuel, a lunch break, and also for the night.

You can lessen time at the front desk by pre-booking an accommodation. Certain places to stay offer mobile booking for completely no-contact stays.

Remain Distanced and also Masked Near Others

If you make stops, remain masked and attempt to keep your distance. Avoid entering retailers and bring your meals to an open location or eat in the car.

Prepare Goodies along with Sanitizing Wipes

The right car caddy items will make your distanced road trip less difficult. Good snack foods, fresh bottled water, and antibacterial wipes pre and post each and every stop will help the miles go by with less worry.

Organizing Your New Residence

Once you get to the new residence, you want to make sure it continues to be COVID-safe for the family members, which is straightforward to accomplish.

Arrive First

Start by getting there before the moving truck. Be sure the utilities are on, the heat or air is operating, and the place is clean and ready for you to move in.

Create Unload Spots

Establish one or two receiving spots with regard to cartons along with furniture. This is an effective strategy to unload the moving truck efficiently. Rigorously regulate distancing at this final phase. Remember to catch breathers when you require them, trying to move swiftly is hard work, whether you are unloading the trucks or stacking boxes in the proper rooms.

Moving in this “new normal” is not hard to undertake, although a couple of of our decades-old objectives have transformed. With only a handful of variations of the traditional move planning, you will have a safe and fun relocation. Give us a call today to go over how we be sure that your belongings and also household are safe throughout your move to Colorado Springs.

 

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