Summer poses the best weather for undertaking different activities, including moving. It is an ideal time for most families because children are out of school. Due to the high number of people moving their household during the summer season, a moving service may be hard to find.

With the presence of scorching sun during the day, the entire process may be exhaustive. Here are five tips to make moving your household during the summer heat easier.

 1. Plan In Advance

With the many moving activities taking place during the summer season, most reputable moving companies are on a tight schedule. If you’re looking to hire one, you should consider booking it at least two months before your moving date. At this time, you can comfortably look out for alternative movers if you need to compare their rates.

Prior arrangements will also help you plan on packing your household without being in a rush.

 2. Move Your Household Early

If you are seeking to evade the summer heat when moving, avoid moving during the afternoon. Book a moving company that will schedule your move in the early morning hours. During the morning hours, the temperatures are cooler, probably at least by 10 degrees. Summer afternoons are hot and can be strenuous and dehydrating.

 3. Put On The Right Clothing

Cotton and linen clothing are the best clothes to put on when moving on the summer heat. These fabrics allow air circulation, which is essential in preventing:

• Heat exhaustion
• Heat Stroke
• Heat rash
• Heat cramps, among other heat-related complications

Light colored clothing and those with neutral colors are good in keeping you cool even under the summer heat. Any dark and black colored clothing absorbs heat, which can make you hotter. A light-colored hat will prevent direct sun heat on your head and face.

 4. Keep Hydrated

Stay hydrated during the summer season, especially when undertaking vigorous activities like moving. Lifting massive furniture and hauling boxes to and from the moving truck will keep you sweating. You need to replenish the water that you will lose through the sweat loss to prevent the ill effects of dehydration.

On moving day ensure you have cold bottled water or sports drinks for the movers and any other people involved. Cold beverages will help you prevent overheating.

 5. Take Care of Your Household Goods

Some of your household goods may be sensitive to high temperatures. Such items include:

• Electronics
• Artwork
• Photographs
• Medical supplies and drugs, among others.

Such household items should be packed carefully and protected from direct heat from the sun. Avoid loading them into the moving truck and, instead, carry them in your car. Also carry any valuables such as jewelry and your safe box. This is to reduce the risk of misplacing or losing them.

Moving your households during the summer heat can be a daunting task. However, with the steps above, you should enjoy your move.