4 Types of Items That Can't Be Moved

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

1. DANGEROUS ITEMS

For basic safety reasons, movers maintain a list of dangerous things that they cannot move. Chemicals interacting with other matter, like putting paint thinner and also weed killer together on a moving truck can lead to a terrible result.

A few of the dangerous items that cannot be moved consist of those, such as lighter fluid, fuel, propane cylinders, matches, paints, paint thinners, fireworks, oxygen bottles, residential cleansing agents, pesticide sprays, fertilizers, weed killers, aerosol cans, swimming pool chemicals and even nail polish remover. You'll want to seek the advice of your moving company in Little Rock for a complete list.

2. PLANTS

Yet another item you shouldn't put in a moving van is plants. The truth is, there are some states with policies, relating to particular houseplants that may or cannot cross a state line. While bugs as well as mites aren't a challenge in some areas, they're thought to be very dangerous in other states.

Furthermore, most moving companies don't want to move plants since pests which live in the soil can easily spill into the moving truck. Even if your moving company consents to move your plants, they may not survive, particularly when you are moving a long distance because plants have to have sunshine and water. In case there isn't room in your automobile for the plants, perhaps you should give them away to your friends and neighbors.

3. VITAL DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS AND FAMILY HEIRLOOMS

Even if your moving company claims they will carry your precious valuables on their moving van, it is smart to keep your crucial paperwork and photos with you. This is because these are generally things which can't be simply replaced.

4. PERISHABLE FOODS

Professional movers in Little Rock generally pack most canned food for you, but you really should consider if this is a good idea. Needless to say, perishable food items cannot be carried on a moving van. It is usually a smart idea to donate your perishables along with foods in glass jars rather than hauling them with you.

You need to make room in your car for even more important items, and you shouldn't worry about mishaps from spills, cracks or mold prior to getting to your new home. But boxed and/or canned foods, like spices and dried fruits may be moved. For any questions regarding which foods that can or can't be moved, make sure you ask your moving agent.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

· Make plans to carry your house animals together with you and go over any unique requirements your furry friend could have with your veterinarian.

· As for alcoholic beverages, take into consideration that state laws regarding alcohol can differ, so it's best to not move your alcohol.

· Why not take advantage of grocery delivery soon after getting to your new home. You can buy online for foods, paper products, cleaning supplies as well as other essentials.

· You could place your lawn mower on the moving van, so long as you have drained the gasoline and oil tanks.

· Consider that it is also unsafe for you to move hazardous products in your vehicle. It is best to simply repurchase them once you get to your new residence. In other words, do not take the risk of hauling them.

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