You are relocating to another city, state or country and you have a long list of “to do’s” and may be wondering what your scheduled mover won’t or can’t move for you among some of your belongings. You don’t want to find out what your mover can’t take on the day of your move. It’s stressful enough to move and you don’t want a surprise when scheduled to be on the road (refer to blog #63 about staying positive when moving).

Here’s an important list to keep in mind that moving companies including Rainier Overseas can’t and won’t move:

Combustible chemicals
What personal items movers won’t move for you? Potentially dangerous chemicals include some of the following:
Bleach
Ammonia
Corrosives
Nail polish remover
Propane tanks
Aerosols
Paint
Gasoline
Lighter fluid, kerosene
Charcoal
Other chemicals

Hazardous materials create too many variables in the moving process. Combustible items are simply too dangerous to transport in a moving van or truck. Luckily, most of these are household items that can be easily replaced when you arrive at your new home.

Pets/plants
Pets – Movers simply will not move pets no matter how well-behaved they are or the type of pet carrier as well. Moving vans can get extremely hot or cold depending upon the weather. Too many variables that could go wrong, plus, it’s better to have your furry friend with you anyway.
Plants – Did you know there are laws against moving certain plants to specific distances? Transporting plants may mean introducing such invaders to your new state. Because of laws like these, moving companies generally won’t move your plants across state lines especially to different countries. Even if they were allowed to move them, plants could soil or die in transit, potentially damaging your other personal belongings.

Other
Perishable foods
fireworks
Explosives
Ammunition

Safe moving!