What not to pack when moving.

Pack Carefully

There are some items that moving companies will not move if they are not properly prepared.  Even if you are moving by your self you should take some time to pack those items carefully, because they require special packing and handling.  Contact your moving company to provide to you with any specific information you need, before you begin packing.

Dangerous Items

Fertilizer
Paints
Car Batteries
Matches

Dangerous Items

Nail Polish & Remover
Batteries
Loaded Weapons
Weed Killer
Ammonia
Lamp Oil
Propane
Ammunition
Liquid Bleach
Aerosols
Kerosene
Pool Chemicals
Chemistry Sets
Fireworks
Motor Oil
Paint Thinner
Cleaning Fluid
Acid
Darkroom Chemicals
Pesticides
Motor Oil
Gasoline
Charcoal
Lighter Fluid

All those items require special equipment to pack you cannot just pack them in boxes and wait the movers to take them to your new home. We suggest asking your moving company to provide the needed equipment or just let them to handle with your items.  It’s also illegal moving companies to transport those items if they are not properly packed. If you cannot pack them, then just give them away or call a recycling company.

Perishable Items

Many moving companies refuse to accept any kind of perishable items. That includes Plants, food and animals. But if your move is local and you pack your items properly then your moving company may make an exception.

For more information for how to move safely with pets read our Moving With Pets article.

Heat sensitive items

We often forget that heat sensitive items could be damaged during the move if they are not packed properly. Candles, CD’s, Computer Hardware, all should be packed using special materials and transported climate-controlled car or truck. Ask your moving company to provide to you equipment to pack those items properly.

Items with high value

High value doesn’t always means that necessarily mean high price value or monetary value, if items have some sort of personal/sentimental value, you should probably keep those items with you. But you also want to make sure that you cash, jewelry or documents are with you and not in a moving boxes.

For move information about packing hazardous materials, important documents or precious items visit this page for moving tips.

Feel free to ask questions and discuss everything in our Moving forum.

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