If you’re looking to get yourself a new Norwalk rental house, perhaps you’re wondering if it’s a good time to do just that. A wise thing to do especially during this pandemic, when COVID-19 has interrupted the normal lives of everyone. Regardless, we can always choose to modify our plans and lifestyle in order to move forward with our lives. We’ve lined up some pandemic moving tips that can guide you towards safely moving into your new home.
Have a Backup Plan
Whichever method you choose — moving on your own, or hiring a moving company — bear in mind that circumstances are prone to change at any given time. Two things that you need to bear in mind when choosing moving companies: what their policy is with cancellations, and their protocols for employees — if they wear masks, gloves, and booties. Less established companies may be operating at reduced capacity, so look for a company that suits your needs and budget.
Stay Flexible
A crucial pandemic moving tip is to be ready to adapt to any changes. It’s vital to be prepared if anyone in your household gets sick, especially because of how contagious the coronavirus is. If symptoms do start to show, it’s best to postpone your move. Also, make sure your neighbors are aware of the situation. That information can be used to help prevent the spread of the virus. This also protects those neighbors with compromised immune systems or those who are more susceptible to the virus. In informing them of your planned move, you are allowing them the chance to keep their distance from the designated area.
Keep Your Distance
If you plan to do a truck rental, do the transaction online or over the phone. Just don’t forget to ask about sanitization procedures! If hiring a moving company, ask them to give you a virtual quote. Also, inquire about how the move will transpire. Will the contact be necessary? If so, are the workers told to take certain precautions? Practice the no-handshake protocol during the move. Make sure the movers are aware of this, as well.
Take Safety Precautions
Be sure to take extra precautions before and during the move so that you and everyone else around you is safe. If given the choice, use new boxes rather than reusing old ones. Don’t resort to obtaining containers elsewhere. Studies show that the coronavirus can live on cardboard for up to 24 hours. During the move, be sure to wear a mask, gloves, and booties, and disinfect high-touch surfaces like doorknobs and light switches. Finally, be sure to have soap and hand sanitizer close by to encourage regular hand washing. A moving company is expected to have their own supplies, but it doesn’t hurt to have your own, as well.
Don’t Just Clean – Disinfect
When you do move out of your old house, the last thing you can do is to make sure that you thoroughly use disinfecting products to ensure that the house is virus-free. Furniture and other items should also be cleaned and disinfected as much as possible. Of course, this goes for your new home, as well. Make sure you clean and disinfect the entire property. This helps in preventing the spread of the virus, especially because the virus can latch on to any of your belongings.
In spite of the many activities that this COVID-19 pandemic has stopped, there are steps we can take to continue on with our lives. By applying these pandemic moving tips, you can make the move to your new home one that is safe and successful.
Are you in the market for a clean new Norwalk rental home? The team at Real Property Management Southern Connecticut is here to help. Contact us online or call 203-821-7303 today!
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