What Movers Will Not Move!

Movers will not move things like explosives, pets, plants, gasoline, paint, and a whole lot of other stuff that could blow up, leak, or smell terrible in a moving truck.

Yep, your moving company has a list of things they will flat-out refuse to touch. And honestly, some of the things on that list will surprise you big time.

Movers will not move anything that can go BOOM, like fireworks, ammunition, or propane tanks. If it can blow up a truck, no moving company on earth wants it in their van.

This also includes things like car batteries, oxygen tanks, and fire extinguishers. Just because it does not look dangerous does not mean it is not dangerous.

Movers will not move your lawn mower, weed eater, or chainsaw unless you drain all the gas and oil out first. Any tool with fuel left inside is a no-go.

The same goes for your gas grill and portable generators. Drain them completely and you might be okay, but always check with your mover first.

Most movers will not move your beloved plants, especially across state lines where rules about bringing in outside plants are very strict. Your fern is sadly on its own.

Even for local moves, plants can tip over, spill dirt everywhere, and make a huge mess. Pack them in your own car and save yourself the drama.

Movers will not move your pets, and that is a very good thing because nobody wants Fluffy riding in a dark truck for six hours. Pets always travel with their people.

This rule also covers fish tanks, which are tricky to move and very easy to break. Your goldfish needs a special plan all by himself.

Paint, cleaning products, nail polish remover, bleach, and pool chemicals are all things movers will not move. These items can spill, stink, and ruin everything else in the truck.

Imagine opening a moving box and finding your nice clothes soaked in bleach. That is the kind of nightmare these rules are trying to prevent.

Open food, fresh produce, and perishable items are things many movers will not move because they can spoil and attract bugs and rodents into the truck. Nobody wants a mouse party in the van.

Sealed, non-perishable pantry foods are usually okay, but always ask your specific moving company just to be sure.

Movers strongly advise you NOT to let them move your cash, jewelry, passports, medical records, and irreplaceable family photos. These things should never leave your hands.

A box of stuff can get lost or damaged, and no amount of insurance will bring back your grandmother's ring or your wedding album.

You have a few good options for prohibited moving items, like using them up before the move, donating them, or taking them to a hazardous waste drop-off center in your area.

For things like plants and pets, just load them into your own car. Your moving day road trip will be way more fun with a dog in the front seat anyway.

Now you know what movers will not move, and you will be way more prepared for your big moving day than most people ever are. A little planning means no nasty surprises.

Always call your moving company ahead of time and ask for their full list of prohibited items. Every company is a little different, and it is way better to ask now than to find out the hard way on moving day!