A List of Things You Should Never Pack When Moving

In moving, you must be responsible about what stuff you pack. You have to make sure that you will only bring things that are essential and safe for your family and the moving personnel. Therefore, you have to be very careful and avoid packing these things:

Sharp and Hazardous Items

Things like knives, scissors, and other sharp objects must never be packed and enter your moving truck. Aside from that, you must also make sure that whatever you are going to pack is safe and will not cause any damage to your property or the mover’s property.

Household Chemicals

Never pack household chemicals in your moving truck. These things can be hazardous if they are not correctly handled. You should always dispose of them properly before you start moving.

Flammable Materials

Flammable materials like propane tanks, aerosol cans, and flammable liquids should also be avoided when packing. These materials can combust and cause damage to your stuff and the moving truck.

Perishable Foods

Perishable foods should never be packed. These things can spoil easily when you are moving. You should note that you are putting your life in danger if the food in the truck gets spoiled. You should pack these foods in airtight containers and wrap them in clean paper if necessary. 

Ammunition

Never pack your gun or ammunition. Ammunition should be properly taken care of and must be stored in a place that is accessible to the firearm. Other things like bombs or live ammunition must also not be packed.

Living Things

You should never pack animals and plants during moving. The plants can be destroyed inside your moving truck. If you are moving a pet, you must confine them in a place that can be covered and locked well. 

Moving Documents 

Make sure that you will not put sensitive information or collections in your moving truck because there is a chance that they can get stolen or destroyed. Instead, we recommend putting these things in a safe place inside your hand-carry bag.

Jewelry and other Valuables

You should avoid packing your jewelry and other valuable items in your moving truck. These types of items are often lost and stolen. It is best to carry these things with you instead.

Wine and Alcohol

Never put wine and alcohol in your moving truck. If you do, you might find your alcohol or wine glasses ruined or broken when you open your boxes. 

Toys

Toys are not very heavy, but they can be crushed easily if packed incorrectly. You should make sure that your children’s toys are packed separately.

Electronic Equipment

Electronic equipment like cell phones, radios, and computer parts should be appropriately packed. If you do not know how to pack these items, you can just put them in their original box. 

Conclusion

Now that you know what you should not pack in your moving truck, you can now start planning your move. If you are moving out of state, you can do research about the place you are moving to. This way, you can be sure about what you cannot bring with you on the moving truck.

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