How to Stay Cool When Moving in Hot Weather?
The
most popular time when people use to relocate from one place to another in
India is summer, due to several reasons like- kids have a vacation, quiet roads
due to humidity, etc. It’s evident, if
you have scheduled your move during summer month you will have to face plenty
of difficulties like- the high cost of Movers and Packers as they will be in
high demand, you will also have to deal hot and moist weather which can make
you stressed due to handling hectic shifting jobs.
If
you have planned your relocation during summer, you will also have to face
several health-related problems like- dehydration, heat cramps, heat stroke,
etc. which can make you sick and you not be able to take care of your shifting
tasks properly and you will be trapped in numerous problems at last moment.
We
understand that relocation is never an easy task, as you will have to plan,
execute and finish your move with full attention invest your sufficient time,
which results to disturb your daily habits and due to which you can come in
contact of sun heat, and becomes tired and sick. That’s why it’s essential to
stay calm and hydrated when shifting; there are plenty of things you can do to
decrease the effects of the warmness to complete your relocation comfortably
and happily during summer.
Follow
these essential tips to stay cool and safe during summer season move:
Stay prepared early:
Always try to plan your move and start performing it as early
in the day as you can. As, Morning hours are more refreshing and have less
powerful heat from of sun, as the afternoon will be the hottest hours and you
will not be able to do anything patiently because of heat stroke, and you will
be tired and irritated soon.
That's why it's always good to plan and be prepared early to
be safe from heatstroke.
Decrease your loads:
Handling all the difficult tasks like packing and loading
your heavy and unnecessary items during extreme summer heat becomes more
difficult due to hot weather. It’s true that you can’t compromise during
completing these tasks while moving, because even a single mistake can damage
your valuables and you will have no other available option at that time.
But you can reduce your load by decluttering all the unwanted
items to have a smaller number of items to be packed and moved, and you will
also have to spend less expense to move your things, as relocation cost almost
depends on your load. So, invest your time to sort and categorize all your
unwanted items quickly, so that you can get rid of unnecessary things.
Eat healthy food:
Always remember to avoid food with lots of sodium and
species, as it will soak all the water of your body and you become dehydrated.
So, try to have fresh homemade foods to stay hydrate like- watery fruits, green
vegetables, salads, protein items such as milk, curd, dry fruits, etc.
Try to avoid outside food during relocation, as it can make
you dehydrated and sick.
Drink plenty of water:
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated to be safe from heat
exhaustion and being sick, as water is essential for keeping you fresh during
hot climate. Always remember to drink plenty of water before starting your
relocation tasks, and also fill a bottle of water to drink in between transit.
Never forget to fill and pack enough water bottle during
transit, and drink water continuously to stay calm and hydrated.
Wear comfortable clothes:
It’s essential to dress comfortably during relocation so that
you can stay relaxed, wear soft fabrics clothes like 100% cotton and try to
avoid denim polyester, dark color clothes as they can efficiently trap heat.
Try to wear light colors clothes, mainly white, will help you to reflect the
heat away from you to keep you more relaxed during hot days.
You can also wear a hat, which can cover the top of your
scalp as well as ears, to be completely protected from being fainted, if you
are going outside.
Have all the utilities active:
Make sure all your essential utilities are active at your
present and new home so that you can have some relief from the humidity, before
moving from your old home and after shifting at your new home.
Turn on the fan to make it a calm and relaxed environment to
do the rest of the remaining task.
Apply good-quality sunscreen:
During summer, it’s essential to apply branded
sunscreen lotion to protect your skin, from sunburn, as you will be at
high-risk of several health issues.
So, never forget to apply a sufficient amount of sunscreen to
have maximum protection from sun-heat.
Hire reliable Packers and Movers:
It's true that you can lower the risk of getting affected by
heat-related sicknesses because of handling all the shifting tasks by yourself.
So, hire trustworthy Movers and Packers who have complete knowledge to pack and
move all your items safely.
But, be sure while searching to do complete verification
about the mover's legitimacy, price, staffs performance, etc. to provide your
required you smooth moving experience, and you can remain safe from getting in
contact with sun-heat.
We
hope the essential tips discussed above will help you to stay calm and hydrated
during hot day relocation, by following all the tips and hiring a suitable Relocation
service provider to sit back relaxed.