Intro
Summer is the most popular time to move, it’s also the hottest time to move.
Depending on where you’re moving from/to, it’s likely to be hot - hot and humid, hot and dry, just plain hot.
Moving is labor intensive, it’s easy to overexert yourself, forget to eat or drink water (especially when you just want to get the work done!)
Don’t get yourself in a situation where you have to drop everything you’re doing to go to the store and get water/food (or worse … have to stop everything to go to the ER for heat stroke).
Take care of yourself this summer! Use these tips to stay cool, hydrated and happy during your move *and to take care of your movers too*
Do You Know the Signs of Overheating?
Heat exhaustion can happen fast if you’re not taking care of yourself. Know the signs before it’s too late
Nausea, dizziness
Start Early
Beat the heat, ask your movers to arrive as early as possible.
Be prepared when they arrive, time dilly-dallying when movers arrive is time allowing the morning to heat up.
Have your game plan (what’s moving first and wear)
Have hallways covered to avoid scratching, etc.
Hydrate (more than you think you need to)
You can easily get to you 10,000 steps in a day when moving .. running back n forth in the house, not to mention lifting boxes etc.
If you’re feeling the signs of thirst, that means you’ve been thirsty for a long time. Don’t get to that point.
The last thing you want to do is get a dehydration headache or fatigue from lack of water.
Keep water bottles and hydrating drinks (coconut water, sports drinks, iced tea, etc.) at hand at all times.
Eat hydrating foods (watermelon, cucumber, jicama, popsicles)
Gear Up and Wear Appropriate Clothing
You can wear cooling scarves to keep your neck cool while you’re moving boxes.
Wear a hat (get it wet once in awhile)
Wear light clothing (dark clothes absorb sunlight and will make you hotter)
Stick with breathable natural fabrics like cotton or Moisture wicking clothing (keep the sweat off your body)
Keep the AC On in Your House
Don’t turn off your utilities on moving day, you’re gonna want that AC as a break from the heat.
Turn on utilities at new home as well, so AC can be cranked when you arrive (if you’re moving close, crank it before you arrive so you can come home to a cool place).
Protect Your Skin
Wear protective clothing
Lather up with that spf
Take Breaks
We know you want to get this done ASAP, but you need to take breaks so as not to overexert yourself.
Hang out in the shade, have a quick chat with your movers and share a drink, (your movers will appreciate a break too!)
Careful Where You Put Your Boxes
Some items don’t fare well in the heat
Anything that can melt
Anything that can be damaged by sunlight (electronics, art)
Keep them out of the sun as much as possible
Conclusion
Good luck out there, from all of us at Moving Forward San Francisco Movers !
