{"id":3596,"date":"2021-08-01T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/chicago-il\/?p=3596"},"modified":"2023-05-30T14:38:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T14:38:46","slug":"how-to-beat-the-heat-during-your-summer-move-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/chicago-il\/how-to-beat-the-heat-during-your-summer-move-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Beat the Heat During Your Summer Move in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s August, and that means it\u2019s the hottest month and one of the most popular and busiest months for moving. With more intense heat because of climate change and the need for masks still ongoing, the heat can become a health hazard very quickly. Here are some tips to beat the heat and avoid heat exhaustion during your summer move in Chicago so you can move safely and happily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start early. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the summer, the day tends to start out cool and then steadily get hotter until noon and into afternoon. One of the most important tips is to start early in the day to avoid the noon\/afternoon sun beating down on you. Start as early as you possibly can, as moves can take several hours. Or, separate it out over a few mornings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep water handy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration can make the onset of heat exhaustion faster. Be sure to keep water close by the entire time you\u2019re moving, and remember to drink water even if you\u2019re not thirsty if you\u2019re in the sun a lot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Provide water for your movers. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve hired movers for your move, be sure to provide water for them as well, especially if they don\u2019t have any. Since they\u2019ll be doing the brunt of the work in and out of the sun, it\u2019s likely they\u2019ll get dehydrated faster. Have water bottles and maybe even a wet towel or sunblock for your movers. Keep in mind that the more refreshed they feel, the faster they\u2019ll get the job done.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply sunscreen\/sunblock. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an obvious one, but should be stated nonetheless. If you\u2019re going to be in the sun for extended periods of time, you should definitely have a strong sunscreen nearby. Be sure to reapply often, as sweat can wash off sunscreen. Follow the instructions on your particular package of sunblock for specific guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change out your mask. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re working near other people, you should keep your mask on. However, if it becomes saturated with sweat from working in the sun, it can obstruct airflow and make it harder to breathe, especially if you\u2019re using a cloth mask. Change out your mask for a fresh one if the one you\u2019re working with becomes too wet to breathe through.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re working in the sun, which means you should be wearing clothes that will reflect rather than absorb the heat. Wearing materials like linen in white or other light colors will keep you cool and increase airflow between your skin and your clothes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take breaks. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may feel like you\u2019re on a time crunch since we began this blog post saying you should start early and avoid the noon heat. However, it\u2019s wisest to take breaks every once in a while. Seek shade, sit down, and have a good drink of water. Over-exertion is a recipe for heat exhaustion when it\u2019s hot outside and the sun is beating down on you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use UNITS. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With UNITS, you don\u2019t have to adhere to anyone\u2019s schedule except your own. Simply call us and we\u2019ll deliver a storage unit to your home, where you can load it on your timetable. You can have us deliver it, you can load it early in the day with lots of water nearby, and avoid heat exhaustion entirely.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, the main takeaways should be to not spend too much time in the direct sun and drink lots of water. Using these tips, you should be able to avoid heat exhaustion and make your move go smoothly and productive.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s August, and that means it\u2019s the hottest month and one of the most popular and busiest months for moving. With more intense heat because of climate change and the need for masks still ongoing, the heat can become a health hazard very quickly. 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