We are always moving somewhere in life; it’s one of our constants. However, some moves are almost unnoticeable, and some of them really re-shape our lives. Relocation is a radical change some associate with great excitement, but some with major stress. Nevertheless, relocating your business or house, whether it’s a local move or a cross-state move, takes a lot of planning and organizing. When you’re relocating your valuable items (and some of them might be priceless to you), you want to take maximum care of them. So, how to relocate valuables safely?
Make inventory
Hiring professional Chicago movers is one of the best decisions to make, and they will probably make an inventory of your items. To feel extra safe, however, you should make your own inventory. Take pictures of your items from all the angles, making sure you know how each item looked like before the transport.
Pack carefully
From the smallest to the biggest items, you need to make sure your pricey pieces are well-preserved. If that means you need to rent special boxes or packing material, so be it. Some pieces are worth that investment. If you are taking a DIY approach for some items, make sure to pad the fragile items with either bubble wrap or blankets and towels. The items must not move inside the box.
Cleaning & safety
Whether you are transporting small items or big, antique pieces that you find valuable, cleanliness, and safety in the time of coronavirus are paramount. Make sure to do some research about cleaning those items, because some pieces might not be treated with alcohol. However, what you can do is sanitize the boxes because both you and the pro movers will grab onto them during transport. On a moving day, keeping social distance and wearing protective face masks is essential!
