Moving can be a stressful experience, and it's important to know what not to pack when you're getting ready to move. Household cleaners, cash, wills, deeds, jewelry and other valuables should not be packed in moving boxes. These items can emit dangerous fumes when combined with chemicals in the moving truck, and can even cause a fire or become fatal fumes. Bathroom cleaners and nail polishes are also dangerous when pressurized, in high temperature environments, or when stored near firearms or car batteries.
Acids and treatment chemicals, herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides should also not be packed in the moving truck as they are considered hazardous materials. When deciding what not to pack for a move, it's important to consider items that need to be kept close to you during the move. Valuables such as sentimental items and documents should be kept with you at all times. Fresh items should also not be packed in the moving truck, even if they are sealed in containers.
Anything that you may need during the move or when you first arrive at your new home should also not be packed in the moving truck. For quick local moves around town, an insulated cold pack cooler is a great way to safely transport frozen foods, meats, eggs, dairy products, fruits and vegetables to your new home. If you're unsure of what you can and cannot move, it's best to ask your moving company for their policies on what they will move and what not. Additionally, state laws may dictate what can and cannot be transported across state lines.
When packing for a move, it's important to remember that certain items should not be packed in the moving truck. Household cleaners, cash, wills, deeds, jewelry and other valuables should always be kept close to you during a move. Fresh items should also not be packed in the moving truck as they can spoil quickly. Additionally, anything that you may need during the move or when you first arrive at your new home should also not be packed in the moving truck.
