Moving During a Pandemic
Posted on: Monday, February 8th, 2021Moving During a Pandemic: 3 Pieces of Advice to Remember
As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps raging on, we do see a light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccinations are hitting the entire US and more people are starting to get these. However, for those who are still waiting for their vaccine, yet still need to move, we have some important considerations that you need to remember.
You Still Need Pros for a Move
During this entire pandemic, so many people were doing everything that they could to ensure that germs were not coming into their homes. So, instead of hiring professional movers to handle this for them, they tried to make a DIY move. However, they encountered tons of stress, problems and other issues that made this one of the hardest moves that they have ever done. Remember, when you work with Dunmar Moving we are taking precautions to ensure that our movers are healthy and protecting all our customers.
Avoid Recycled Boxes and Supplies
For those who are moving right now or in the next few months while we are still battling this virus, you will want to avoid recycled boxes and supplies. According to many studies, the coronavirus can live on cardboard for 24 hours, while plastic and steel it can live on up to 72 hours. Do not take the chance, just use all need boxes and supplies to cut down on the chances of coming in contact with this.
Deep Clean Your New Home
When you move into a new home, it is always a good idea to deep clean this before your furniture arrives and the like. However, now this is truer than ever! Be sure to deep clean this, use disinfectant and clean from top to bottom. You may even want to hire a professional cleaning service to handle this for you to ensure that they are getting all the germs that are left behind.