Moving your house can be a daunting task, and it's important to know what items are restricted from being moved by movers. Many of these restricted items are likely to be found in your garage or with your household cleaning supplies, such as gasoline and ammunition. Other items, like wax candles and indoor plants, may not be as obvious. To ensure a smooth move, it's important to strategize what to do with these items before you start packing. When it comes to toiletries, we recommend putting them in a transparent, waterproof bag so that you can immediately see if anything has spilled or started to leak.
For liquid products, line boxes with towels before storing items. You can also put shampoos, conditioners and similar liquid products in resealable plastic bags to prevent spills. Makeup should be stored in specialized makeup bags or small plastic boxes for easy transport. It's important to note that what carriers will pack and won't pack often depends on the company you hire to move, where you're going, and the time of year and the temperature outside. An alternative is to hire local and long-distance carriers, such as Allied Van Lines, to pack your belongings for you.
This way, you don't have to worry about restricted items. When it comes to moving with dangerous goods, your local military transportation office will likely warn you that carriers will not pack food, batteries, candles, and more. However, these are simply general rules. If you are using a partner of the Move for Hunger relocation company, your moving agents can pick up unwanted food and deliver it to the local food bank for you. Keep in mind that propane tanks cannot be placed on the moving truck. If you're moving locally, you'll have to give it away or move it around in your car yourself.
Additionally, carriers won't put any hazardous materials on the truck either. It's best to check out the moving checklist below to be aware of what these items are and strategize what to do with them before those who move arrive. In conclusion, when carriers place and shuffle numerous moving boxes in and out of a truck, there is always a risk of something breaking. For that reason, it's important to know what items are restricted from being moved by movers so that you can plan accordingly. Hiring local and long-distance carriers can make the whole process easier as they will take care of packing your belongings for you.
