You’re all packed up and ready to move, but one thing can still throw off your plans: rain. Weather can sometimes be unpredictable, changing from good to bad at a moment’s notice. When you can’t take a rain check with your moving service, here’s a guide to moving in the rain.

Tips for Moving on a Rainy Day

Getting Started

It’s best to wait and see if the rain will let up before bringing out your belongings. As you wait for the downpour to subside, you should move your stuff to the living room or garage to shorten the trek to the moving truck and minimize wet tracks indoors. Have the moving service truck parked as close to your house as possible, and set up a temporary cover, like a tarp or tent to help avoid the rain. To reduce accidental slipping, you should lay down old sheets, rugs, or cardboard on the path from the door to the truck. If you have people helping, have some of them stand inside and carry out boxes while others remain in the truck to receive and arrange the items. This forms an assembly line for faster moving.  

How to Protect Your Belongings During the Move

Rather than using moving blankets—which usually aren’t waterproof—grab a couple of large trash bags to protect your items from the rain. Put paper items and books inside a plastic bag before storing them in containers. Seal your boxes and containers with heavy-duty tape, and use plastic wrap to cover appliances, furniture, and mattresses. If you have plastic sheets, place them over your possessions.

Keeping Your Possessions Dry Matters

Bring out a couple of towels and leave them inside the moving service truck so you can wipe off excess moisture on your belongings. Sometimes, even a small amount of water is enough to damage your electronics and appliances, or foster mold and mildew growth. When everything has been transferred, unpack immediately to see if anything was damaged during the move.

Don’t let rain stop you from making your move. All you need is a reliable moving service to get the job done. Contact the moving professionals at Easy Moving & Freight in Boone County, KY. When you need commercial or residential moving services, rely on their friendly team to do the job right, even on a rainy day. Call (859) 393-1413 to speak with a member of their team, or visit their website to learn more about their services.