Items to Keep Handy During A Move
There are a lot of moving pieces during a relocation. Coordinating with movers, ensuring children and pets are taken care of, cleaning your old home, transferring bills and making sure you’re not missing any belongings. All of these tasks are important and stressful. Make your move less anxiety-inducing by packing a to-go bag with the following items:
- Tools like hammers and screwdrivers
- Toilet paper and Kleenex
- Hand sanitizer
- First aid kit
- Daily medications and ibuprofen
- Scissors or box cutters
- Bottled water and snacks
- A fresh change of clothes
Having these items handy as you get to a new home will help reduce the need to dig through your moving boxes for necessities like toilet paper and water. Packing a bag of activities for your children could also be helpful.
Items Your Movers Can’t (or Won’t) Move
There are some items that professional moving companies either legally cannot or prefer not to move. These hazardous materials contain chemicals that can cause damage to your items or can mix with other chemicals to create a dangerous environment for the moving team. You should either dispose of the following items before moving or ensure that they get packed and carried independently of your other belongings to ensure safety.
- Aerosol cans, regardless of content
- Heating agents such as Sterno
- Nail polish/remover
- Fire extinguisher
- Any type of gas in bottles or tanks, including propane or oxygen
- Paints, varnishes, solvents, thinners and oils
- Ammonia, bleach and other household cleaning agents
- Chlorine granules or powder
- Muriatic acid (also called hydrochloric acid)
- Auto batteries
- Charcoal/lighter fluid
- Matches and lighters
- Ammunition
- Any other combustible product
Things That Aren’t Worth Moving
We acquire a lot of clutter; that’s just part of living. A good spring cleaning before your upcoming move is a great way to eliminate unwanted or outdated items. Obviously, items you’re selling or giving away aren’t worth the hassle of loading up into a moving truck, but there are a lot of items around your house that just aren’t worth packing away.
- Expired food (or close to expired)
- Old clothing
- Bulky furniture that won’t fit in your new space
- Pools and hot tubs
- Duplicate tools or appliances
- Junk drawer items
Ask for Professional Help
If you’re unsure of what you can or can’t bring as you move, feel free to contact Wheaton Worldwide. Our professional movers can help you create a plan that includes safely transporting bulky, heavy or hazardous items. We can also advise you on where to donate/sell items that aren’t moving with you. Contact us today to kickstart your move!
