Spring showers may bring beautiful flowers, but they can also bring headaches if they come on moving day. Professional movers know how to keep your belongings clean and dry even if the weather doesn’t cooperate. The moving and storage experts at Cincinnati, OH-based Jeffers Moving & Storage Company offer these tips:

• Protect furniture With Blankets: Moving companies will usually provide these for you, but if you want to get a head start on preparing some items, you may be able to use blankets or tarps that you have or that you purchase at the home improvement store.

• Keep Clothes Dry: Slip large trash bags over several hanging garments. Make a small hole in the bottom of the bag to pass the hangers through. Your clothes will stay dry from the house to the truck and back again.
• Make Sure Your Boxes Are Sealed: Cardboard will stand up to rain better than you might think. The trick is to keep the water from getting in the seams, so make sure you seal all of your boxes with packing tape. Don’t just fold over the flaps – seal them up tightly.
• Protect The Floors: Use sheets or towels to cover the entryways to absorb mud and water as movers enter and exit. Encourage your family and any helpers to wear waterproof boots or shoes. If you can, designate some helpers to work outside and others to work inside to reduce the number of trips across the threshold.

For more professional moving advice, or to request a moving quote, contact Jeffers Moving & Storage Company in Cincinnati. Visit the website or call (513) 631-1435 for more information.