What Not to Pack When Moving

If you’re preparing for a move, you most likely want to throw everything into boxes to make it easier. However, you may be doing yourself (or whoever is doing the unpacking) a disservice. There are quite a few common household items you’ll want to avoid putting into boxes. Some of these items can damage others or simply be dangerous to put in a box. Murphy Moving & Storage is happy to provide you with a list of items you should avoid packing when preparing for a move.

Avoid packing the following items:

• Fuels and oils
• Hazardous materials
• Household batteries
• Car batteries
• Pool chemicals
• Liquid bleach
• Aerosol cans
• Fireworks
• Pesticides
• Paint thinners
• Ammunition
• Ammonia
• Paint
• Charcoal or lighter fluid
• Matches
• Loaded guns
• Important papers or files
• Perishable foods
• Open or used food
• Plants
• Computers
• Jewelry
• Cash
• Cell phones

Have questions? Need assistance with your packing? Reach out to us at (866) 719-4209.