Moving during the winter is not as easy as it is during the summer months. You have a lot to think about already with driving conditions and slippery walkways, so its easy to forget simple matters like protecting carpets. Make protecting your carpets from the slush and mud of the wintertime a priority.
It is important to keep moisture off of your carpet. Because it is wet and slushy outside, mud and snow can easily be tracked inside your home. Make certain you properly protect your carpet before your moving day.
If you did forget to plan ahead, the cheapest solution is to take your shoes off when coming inside the home. Although doable, this is not a very practical idea. Many professional movers aren’t allowed to remove their shoes, and it can be a frustrating and time consuming process.
If you would like to save yourself time and effort, cover your carpet first. There are a lot of covering options available nowadays. We recommend staying away from newspaper since you will be mixing wet with paper and there is a high chance it will end up leaving print on your carpet when you are done.
The best option for your carpet is a tarp. Painting tarps are ideal because they are meant to keep moisture from seeping through, and they have a fabric side which won’t have all the liquid pull together in the k middle of folds like a normal tarp would. Paint tarps will do a great job with staying in place when walked on too, which makes it another good option.
Before you come inside remember to kick off as much snow and slush as you can. Wipe off any excess snow or mud on an outside map before entering. The less snow or mud you bring in with you, the less chance you will have of it bypassing your carpet covering and getting on your carpet.
While covering the carpet of your home should be a main objective, its a good idea to also cover your car’s carpet to if you have some. Muddy feet and wet snow in cars can also cause issues for carpet, so its best to avoid that if necessary. Save yourself the time needed to shampoo and clean the car’s carpet later by covering it before you begin.
Moving during the winter can be a real headache at times. Its a good idea to take good care of your carpet and protect it from the harsh moisture that is prevalent in winter months. That extra precaution will go a long way.
drive larger moving vehicles and are better able to handle weather conditions. If you feel hesitant at all in your ability to drive safely on the road where there may be ice and snow, have the professionals do it.
