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January 04, 2021

Four Steps to Staying Healthy When Moving to Atlanta During Covid

moving to a new homeBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Moving over the winter months is rarely fun, however Covid adds an added tier of concern to your currently full list of points to be anxious about. In addition to keeping an eye on the weather reports, your ears are on ready alert with regard to seasonal coughs as well as sneezes. Covid concerns can change a harmless sniffle into a two-week quarantine, so of course you will be overly stressed if you're preparing to move.

Fortunately, it is possible to safely move to Atlanta during Covid if you just simply comply with these 4 suggestions for a healthy move.

Moving companies in Atlanta are typically viewed as essential, and most are open for business. They are ensuring that each of the teams they send out are healthy, and so they are relying on you to exercise good Covid hygiene. Please remember if there is a Covid outbreak in the organization, they might not have enough workers to cover all their scheduled moves, so versatility on your part is key. The same as you'd grin and bear it for a snowstorm, share the same courtesy for your crew's safety.

Select A Virtual Quote

Virtual quotes from moving companies in Atlanta are generally standard right now anyway, so that you can talk to and engage a mover from an online social distance. A video call lets you walk through your house and the mover's associate on the other end will be able to evaluate your requirements and present an estimation without at any time coming to your home. You might have to send measurements for a few pieces of furniture, however a professional mover in Atlanta will be able to determine the trucks and crew you will require via the internet.

Apply the Three W's

Wear a mask. In wintry weather, wear it even inside the home--there's very little air flow in a sealed-up home therefore take the extra action of covering your face even around family members. If you reside in a warmer climate it's not so important to wear it in the house, but once the movers arrive ensure everyone has a mask on continuously.

Wash your hands--a lot. Use soap as opposed to hand sanitizer whenever you can. If you're unable to wash, use hand sanitizer, however scrub with soap and hot water whenever you can.

Wait for the professional movers in Atlanta to accomplish their jobs--stay six feet apart, and simply have patience. Avoid the impulse to hand the crew boxes and small furnishings, and simply assist from a distance. It's generally wise to stay out of the way even aside from a pandemic and let the professionals work in peace.

Sanitize Your new Home Before You Move In

It is also generally a good idea to have a new residence cleaned before you move in, however with Covid it becomes an total necessity. The experts do not believe that the virus lives more than a few days on materials, however with new strains popping up no one is able to be sure. If you can't employ a team to come clean before you arrive there, go ahead of the moving trucks equipped with disinfectant, bleach, and rubber gloves in order to ensure a virus-free location when you do take the family in.

Keep on Top of State Guidelines

States are doing their best to help keep businesses functioning as well as is possible, but even vital retailers are working shorter hours. Just before you pack up, make sure you are able to take care of the fundamentals such as grocery shopping once you get to your new home, and that prescriptions are filled prior to going. You can buy online for delivery in most parts of the country at this point; check with grocery stores and apps including Instacart to find out what is offered in your location.

These 4 easy steps will assist you to manage a safe, healthy, and stress-free move…as long as the weather holds out!

 

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