Moving with Allergies: What You Need to Know

Beware of Springtime Moving in NYC

When trees fall in love, all the world weeps tears of joy. Plant pollen is a top allergy trigger, and that makes springtime in NYC tricky for anyone who needs to perform strenuous physical activity. It’s hard to carry boxes, lift furniture, and load trucks when your sinuses are on overdrive.  Here are some tips from the moving experts, Shleppers Moving & Storage, that you can use to make your move a little easier – even when you have allergies!

Moving with Allergies Tip #1: Timing is Everything

Pollen counts vary throughout the day. They’re generally highest between 5 and 10 am, and then again at dusk. To minimize your exposure to pollen and other environmental allergens, time truck loading to occur at a different time of day.

Moving with Allergies Tip #2: Wear a Pollen Mask or Bandana

We take in allergens through our nose and mouth. Cut down on the amount of pollen you’re breathing in by wearing a pollen mask – available at chain pharmacies, big box stores, and many home improvement stores – or a bandana over your nose and mouth while you’re moving. It may not be the most fashion-forward look, but it’s a lot more stylish than uncontrollable sneezing and red, runny eyes!

Moving with Allergies Tip #3: Dust Before Packing

To avoid getting hit in the face with a cloud of dust every time you open a box to unpack, dust your belongings before you pack them into boxes. Make use of that pollen mask or bandana while you’re dusting to prevent yourself from breathing in all of those dust particles. Dusting now might seem like an extra step when it comes to packing, but you’ll be thanking yourself later.

Moving with Allergies Tip #4: Cover Furniture

Before you load your furniture into the moving truck, cover them with plastic dust covers. This can help prevent dust from settling on the furniture during the move. When you unpack your furniture into your new home, you won’t have to worry about kicking up a cloud of dust and triggering an allergy attack when you sit down. You might want to place any blankets, duvets, and comforters in dust proof bags as well so when you go to bed, you won’t find yourself snuggled up underneath a dust-covered blanket.

Moving with Allergies Tip #5: Talk to Your Doctor

Whether you take prescription allergy medication or manage your symptoms with OTC treatments, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about your concerns about moving with allergies. Pollen exposure is one issue, but there’s also the fact that packing and cleaning your home prior to moving can raise a lot of dust which is bad for allergies. In some cases, you might even be exposed to mold or mildew – after all, when was the last time you *really* looked under your basement stairs? Your doctor may have recommendations to help your body deal with the increased exposure to allergens to help make your move easier.

Moving with Allergies Tip #6: Hire a Professional Moving Company

There’s no need to suffer through all those allergy attacks when you’re moving—you can always call your local movers to assist you. New York movers, Shleppers Moving & Storage, can help you avoid dust and mold by packing things up for you! We have a range of services that include packing your items into boxes, loading them onto the truck, and more. Don’t sideline your health during your move—call Shleppers for assistance at 800-847-4537 or fill out a free no-obligation quote.