As part of the moving process, there are some items that a moving provider won't put on their truck. These items are typically flammable and would create a dangerous environment for the residential movers.
While planning your relocation, you should take into account how you plan on moving the items a mover won't take. This article will cover the best way to handle these items for your relocation.
Firearms and Ammunition
For those who own firearms for personal protection or as a collector, you will need to transport the items yourself. A standard moving company will not take firearms or ammunition with them.
You can bring your firearms with you in your vehicle, but you must understand the laws if crossing state lines. Every state has different laws, so it's important to know you aren't breaking any laws while transporting your belongings.
Household Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning products are highly flammable and have harmful chemicals when inhaled. Before starting the moving process, it's best to dispose of these cleaning supplies and purchase new versions at your next destination.
Some of the banned cleaning agents for moving providers are:
- Bleach
- Ammonia
- Glass Cleaner
Food and Kitchen Equipment
Perishable food products shouldn't be packed on a moving truck if you are doing a long-distance relocation. The items will spoil, and it will affect the conditions of the moving truck for the residential movers.
You can pack food items if it's a local relocation or you have items like jarred products. If you keep a fire extinguisher as part of your kitchen equipment, you should dispose of it before relocating. It's recommended you change fire extinguishers frequently, and they can be combustible in a moving truck.
Household Plants
If you have houseplants you want to take with you, the best option is to bring them in your vehicle. A moving truck's environment is typically too rough for a plant to thrive and arrive undamaged.
Additionally, you should check to ensure that you can transport your type of plant across state lines for an interstate move. Some plant species are banned by states due to the pests they carry, and that can spread onto local agriculture.
Garage and Shed Equipment
Garages and sheds have a lot of lawn equipment that is typically not allowed on moving trucks. If you have a lawnmower or other gas-powered equipment, you must empty the gas tanks before a moving provider accepts them. Along with lawn equipment, you will need to empty propane tanks for grills or heaters.
Fertilizers may also contain flammable substances, so they should be disposed of when relocating. Lastly, you should dispose of large fluorescent bulbs that are combustible and pose a fire hazard.
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