Rain, wind, snow or hot weather are increasingly normal weather phenomena. It is clear that as with other economic activities, rain also affects removals. Its incidence is not direct in the number, since in global terms we cannot say that more changes are made in Summer than in Winter. The impact of rainfall is more evident in the methodology of the move than in its celebration.

Here at Five Stars Removals as a long-standing moving company, we have experience in working as reliable furniture movers in Adelaide.

We can give you the following tips so that, even though you have passed through water, your move will not be flooded:

1. Packaging. All packaging aims to protect the goods from damage and scratches that may occur in handling. With rain, in addition to this, they must guarantee its conservation status. For this reason, we use special plastic wrappings for all types of textiles as a complement to their packaging (in no case will the plastic be exclusively used to pack a sofa or a chair, since we run the risk of stains of humiliation). With the aim of minimising risks with the packed goods, at Five Star Removals we recommend the use of drying papers and materials such as cork and even foam.
2. Vehicles. Needless to say, for moving services, the use of closed box is contemplated. On rainy days everything “closed” seems more than necessary. The use of this type of vehicle ensures that meteorological phenomena are not an obstacle to holding transfers. Tauliner trucks should only be used when the service so requires and always with the complement of other types of transport systems.
3. Parking reservation. When moving with rain, parking near the unloading site is essential. The less travelled with the merchandise the less likely it gets wet. It may be obvious but it is not. Not all the moving companies of Australia are responsible for the parking reservation and the payment of the taxes that this requires. And that translates into that it takes more time in handling in addition to the risks involved in unloading goods between cars or with the vehicle parked in double row.

Any moving company that meets the above needs will guarantee the success of your move, even if it is raining. It is true, and it is fair that we recognise it, that the rain is a small nuisance for your move because of the inconvenience of the situation – copious feeling of humidity. But look at the positive side of things: if you look out the window and you see that it is raining, it will surely make you less lazy to start unpacking moving boxes because … what better than at home!

Popular beliefs about removals

All the people throughout our life we will have to make a move. Well it is true that maybe not all, there are those who prefer to stay at home with their parents and never move, but let’s not fool ourselves during this process we often see millions of changes that lead us to experience the process of moving and if that We attribute the most popular beliefs of our ancestors that even today, many people from any region of the world practice rituals to fend off fears infused by superstitions or negative influences, also known as bad, today we want to talk about the most popular in the Removals .

Do not sweep the house: The day of the move people do not sweep the house, it is more, many decide not to do it before, because to keep the place intact, you will confuse the “spirits” making them believe that you are still in your old house. Do not feel bad, with the new tenants when you get to your new home they will be able to clean it and it will be too late for the spirits to find you.

Rain: Many say that if it rains the day you move, it is a sign of the heavens or a promise, about your prosperity. Specifically, it is believed that the rain is an omen on which you will become rich.

Bring a used broom when moving to a new house: some people in the world of removals recommend not to bring a used broom when moving to a new house, since doing so will attract bad luck and bring with it the misfortunes of the previous home

As it says and on Friday (or Tuesday, depending of the country), neither marry nor embark or leave for another part and less if they are 13: The curse of number thirteen has its origin in the last supper of Jesus Christ with the twelve apostles, in which he was betrayed. It is believed that if thirteen people sit down to eat at the same table, one of them will die within a year.

Put the bed with your feet towards the door: It comes from the popular saying: “the dead always leave the house with their feet in front”. So, you should always try to put your bed so that it is not facing the door.

When you move you must leave some money or coins in the old home, it does not have to be an important amount. This is done because in this way the luck is assured not only of the one who leaves but of the one who comes to occupy the house.

Superstition is something that has accompanied man throughout the centuries. At first they were attributed to mystical events, specific dates or the wrath of some gods.

Remember that you can contact us if you want to have your furniture safe during a removal. Here at Five Star Removals we will be happy to assist you. We’ll be happy to help you complete this important process that will leave a mark in your life for the next years, make sure everything goes alright.