When planning to do your own packing, it is important to know which items you should and should not pack with the rest of the items in your moving van. There are certain safety guidelines that need to be followed when moving certain items. If there is anything hazardous, it is best to leave those items alone.
Some items need professional help when getting packed. For example, when moving a piano, professionals will be better able to handle it then you would. Here are some items that you should also be wary of packing for safety reasons, and you will need to pay special attention to.
Household Cleaners – Household cleaners and bleaches, when mixed, can give off fumes that can be dangerous and can even result in a fire. Temperatures can reach a high level quickly in moving trucks. These types of hot temperatures are what lead to dangerous circumstances.
Fertilizer – If you are planning on packing fertilizer for your garden, don’t pack it in a closed truck for a long distance. Fertilizer can be very flammable and shouldn’t be kept in hot conditions. Weed killer is also a flammable substance, so be careful when transporting that as well.
Lighter Fluid – Don’t pack lighter fluid in your moving truck. It can easily combust and burn. Most lighter fluid is very affordable, so a good idea would be just to leave it for a neighbor or friend and buy some more when you get to your new home.
Car Batteries – Car batteries shouldn’t be moved with other items. They can leak and cause serous injuries or burns to those moving them back and forth to the truck. If they do leak they can become a very serious fire hazard on transit.
Ammunition – Don’t transport ammunition either. Serious circumstances can happen if ammunition gets too hot. If you have to transport your ammo, only do so in a cool, air-conditioned vehicle that will keep the ammunition cooler. Keep your firearms and ammunition separate when moving them.
Perishables – Anything that can die or get soiled shouldn’t be placed with the rest of your items in a moving van. Don’t pack food, plants, or other living things. The only foods that you should pack are those that are sealed, packaged, or canned foods.
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