There are restrictions on the types of liquids that many moving firms will transport. However, if you must transport liquids, think about packing strategies that protect your possessions from harm and spills throughout the move. We’ll give you some tips on packing liquids to help reduce the likelihood of spilling while they are transported.
Minimize The Number of Liquids You Move
As moving day draws near, hold off on buying liquids to avoid moving a lot of them. Use up as many of them as possible, give them away, or trash them (especially if they are expired or there isn’t much left). You can give unopened cosmetics and personal care items to the homeless or women’s shelters. Most liquids can be easily replaced, and buying fresh is often less expensive than paying the moving company to move it.
The majority of liquids will need to travel with you in your car. Moving and storage container companies provide a list of things you can’t pack and move in one of their vehicles or containers. These are mostly liquids. Flammable gases, explosives, poisons, corrosive compounds, nail polish remover, and toxic substances such as fire extinguishers are among the prohibited liquids.
It is always advisable to dispose of potentially dangerous chemical liquids rather than ship or transport them, whether you are transferring them yourself or getting a moving company to do it for you.
How to Pack Liquids For a Move?
Local moves may entail only packing the stuff in a box and performing the actual moving yourself. However, it is essential to properly seal and lock your liquids if you are traveling across the nation to prevent spills and damage to your other belongings. Here are the steps to take:
- Put chemicals in a plastic container. They will make more of a mess if they spill inside a cardboard box because they might seep through the box and onto nearby objects.
- Bins should be lined with towels or trash bags. The towels or bags provide another barrier to stop messes if the containers leak or spill.
- Each container’s lid should be tightened before being covered in tape to seal it. Remove the top from each item, seal the opening in plastic wrap, replace the top, and then cover it with a piece of tape as an added precaution.
- Put the container in a storage bag with a resealable zipper. Each bag can hold numerous bottles, but make sure to position them so that they can all stand upright. Seal the bag shut.
- In the bin, arrange the sealed containers upright and as closely as possible. Newspaper or towels should be used to cover empty gaps between containers.
- Bin lids should be closed, and tape should be used to keep them that way.
- Label the bin as “liquids,” along with other important identifying information.
While you may be tempted to move everything yourself without the assistance of a moving company, professional movers are equipped with the necessary skills and experience to expertly pack and transport all your belongings. What’s more, personal moving services help minimize the heavy lifting and headaches of coordinating a move. Find out what makes Budd Vann Lines stand out as a trusted moving company today!