Moving house is time-consuming and overwhelming. No one likes doing it. Now, add in a pandemic and your moving process just became that much more stressful.
Here’s how to make your move a little more manageable from your friends at Junk360!
Safely Moving During Coronavirus
The key to moving safely during coronavirus is to plan ahead. Make sure you have access to the critical moving services you need to relocate. Here are some steps to take before your moving day:
- Book Your Movers: Make an appointment and ensure you understand the company's policies regarding loading up boxes, entering your house, and payment.
- Buy Supplies: To the best of your ability, buy all your moving supplies in one trip. This includes boxes, tape, gloves, bubble wrap, and sanitizing wipes.
- Clean: Use this opportunity to wipe down and sanitize your belongings.
- Pack In Advance: If you’re able, finish packing at least 24 hours before your movers arrive. This allows your boxes to sit untouched for at least a day.
Before you start cleaning and packing things away, this is the perfect opportunity to make a list! Save yourself some time, energy, and supplies by knowing what you want to take with you in advance versus deciding as you go.
Declutter Your Home Before Moving in a Pandemic
With the right mindset and strategies in place, decluttering your home before a move is easy (even in a pandemic)! Here are some tips:
- Use the 12-month method: Conflicted on whether to pack or donate an item? Ask yourself if you’ve used it in the past 12 months. No? Don’t take it with you to sit unused in your new home.
- Start early: You’ve spent years accumulating this clutter. Don’t wait until the last minute to go through it! Start your decluttering as soon as you possibly can before a move.
- Stay focused: When decluttering, it’s easy to get bogged down by all your stuff. Go one room at a time, and stay consistent with your decluttering method. One way to motivate yourself is to set mini-goals and reward yourself when you reach them.
