Moving during the Covid-19 pandemic, might sound crazy because it requires the work of several people outside of our social bubbles. But if there is no option to re-program it, the ideal is to be as careful as possible and get good advice to avoid infections.
There are several reasons why you could move, such as: termination of contract or changing of jobs/cities,etc. The best is to have all the permits which will facilitate the transfer with respect to vehicle restriction policies, as well as scheduling the date of the move in advance.
People who move frequently are experts in this area, however times have changed and the following tips can be rather useful:
Desinfect
Before disinfecting, the key is to distinguish which objects are going to the new house and which are no longer needed, so they can be donated or sold. Carrying as little as possible will create a better use of the space of the new home and will facilitate the move. The most essential thing in this case is to clean and disinfect all the belongings that will go to the new house. It is advisable to have a specific cloth for all those devices.
Materials and packaging
Make a list! If there are no suitcases use boxes , at this time it is best to buy new boxes even if they come at a higher cost, since used ones do not usually come from clean places. Bags, bubble wrap, disinfectant, masks, alcohol, among others, are also required.
Follow Protocols
The first thing to enlist the help of a moving company is to ask about their safety and hygiene protocols.
Protocol for moving operators:
- Employees must use the correct clothing, as well as personal protective equipment (masks, gloves …)
- The moving truck must be disinfected beforehand.
- When arriving at the destination, the appropriate distance between the operators and the clients must always be taken into account.
- The tools used must be their own.
- Finally, be in constant hand washing and use a lot of gel alcohol.
New Home
Once the transfer has been completed, it is essential to abide by the protocols for the clients in this case.
- The client must notify the community on the day of the transfer, so that the neighbors are attentive and avoid contact with the people involved.
- Keep the new home airy
- Always be aware of the proper use of gloves, masks, disinsection system, hand washing and social distancia when unpacking.
Moving to a new house do indeed sound like hard work, however, if the above recommendations are taken into account, the result can be positive. Don´t let anything hold you back when it comes to enjoying your new home!
