Items Not to Pack When Moving

What to Pack vs. What Not to Pack When Moving

Packing requires a lot of a patience and time. Before you decide to just pack everything in sight, take a step back and look through your inventory. There are items that should be set aside and not packed, along with valuables that should never leave your side and belongings that should be left to the moving company.

Here is a complete list of items that professional movers won’t take, items not to pack, and ones that should stay with you during your NYC move.

Items Movers Will Not Pack

Any item that is flammable, hazardous or explosive in any way should not be transported because of the associated risk. Some of the items that fall under this category include aerosol cans, nail polish and remover, alcohol, flammables, fire extinguishers, propane and oxygen tanks, paints, disinfectants and household cleaners (ammonia and bleach), ammunition, fertilizers, pesticides, and poisons.

Items to Avoid Packing

Even though these following items are not hazardous, or toxic in any way, they bring upon other complications. Any perishable foods and plants should not be packed. Perishable foods (produce, frozen/refrigerated and open food items) will spoil quickly on the road regardless of whether the move is to a neighboring city/town. These foods will start to smell and could get moldy and attract insects. To avoid this, you can donate to a local food bank or only purchase non-perishables leading up to the move.

Another item to avoid packing are plants. Plants are exceptionally delicate and risk the possibility of not surviving during the move. Plants cannot last days inside of a truck, exposed to nothing but the dark and improper temperatures. They also could attract various bugs and pests which could damage your property.

Items to Keep with You During a Move

There are plenty of items that you will either need on move-in day or belongings that should be kept with you in general. Here are a list of belongings (personal items and valuables) that should not be packed. Prescription medications, family heirlooms, identification documents, money (credit and debit cards), expensive jewelry, collections, insurance policies, stocks, bonds, and securities. These personal and sentimental items have too much value to be left in the moving truck.

Professional NYC Moving Company, Shleppers Moving & Storage

Now that you now know what items to avoid packing, leave the rest to the professionals at Shleppers. Our expert movers will guarantee you get from your old house to your new one with as little stress as possible. As a reliable and trustworthy local moving company in NYC, you can trust us to transport your belongings in a safe and timely manner. Check out some of our special moving services we offer and contact us with any further questions. Call us at 800-847-4537 or fill out a FREE no-obligation quote to get started on your move today.