When it comes to moving, nobody thinks about packing liquids. And, we are not talking about water. So, do a little experiment, walk around your house, attic, basement, and garage and see how many types of liquids you have to prepare for packing. A lot, right? In to order to pack liquids for moving you have to be really careful as they can easily spill while being transported. And if a certain liquid spills, many of your belongings might get damaged. All of this may lead to a lot of unpleasant surprises and headaches. But do not worry. There is a trick to pack and transfer anything. So, if you are interested in finding a proper way to pack liquids, keep on reading.
Packing liquids does not have to be a daunting task. Just make sure to follow all the rules and you will be fine. A woman packing boxes.
What to Do With Liquids Before Moving
Well, the best option is to relocate and pack as few liquids as possible. That is the only way to be one hundred percent sure that nothing can go wrong during your relocation. Of course, it is probably necessary for you to pack at least some of the liquids from your current home. And for the rest, here is what you can do:
- Throw Them Away – One thing is for sure, liquids are just things that are replaceable. Do not risk your entire move simply because you wanted to transfer everything from your kitchen, garage, and bathroom cabinets. What is more, some dangerous liquids are forbidden for transferring. Others are close to their expiration date or are pretty much used already. You do not need to pack liquids of such kind. Simply dispose of them in a proper manner.
- Give Them Away – Here is another thing you can do with liquids. Give them to somebody who needs them. As previously mentioned, liquids are cheap and replaceable, so do not waste your time and money on packing them.
- Use Them Up – Also, you can try to use up as many of them before the moving day. For example, if you have a lot of cleaning liquids, use them to clean your entire house before selling it. Or if you have some wine, call your friends and family and have a goodbye party.
- Stop Buying Them – If you know that your move is near and that you can not use up all the liquids, it is very simple – just stop buying them until you move to your new home.
- Sort Them Up -As previously mentioned, you do not need to pack liquids of all sorts. Decide what is worth taking with you, and then ask movers from Moving Kings Van Lines FL to help you pack them properly.
Which Liquids You Must Not Pack
An important part of preparing for the move is knowing how things work. That is, you must know what types of liquids can be packed and which must be left behind. Besides knowing how to pack liquids for moving, you must also know which liquids are hazardous and forbidden. Here is our list of forbidden liquids:
- Lighter fluid
- Acid
- Gasoline
- Dyes and Paint
- Pesticides/Fertilizers/Weed killers/Poisons
- Bleach
- Cleaning supplies
It is important to pay attention to this list. You can also talk to your mover about it and ask for some advice as well. In the end, just use your common sense, if it seems too dangerous for transporting, or if it can ruin your other belongings, do not pack it. As previously mentioned, if you are moving locally, see what is worth keeping and what should you leave behind. And if you are moving abroad, pack liquids that are absolutely necessary.
If you have any unidentified liquids in your house, dispose of in a proper manner. Alt.tag: A bottle with poison.
What Packing Materials You Need
So, now that you have decided what liquids are worth packing and taking with you, it is time to start collecting packing materials. This is not going to be your typical packing and moving, as you can not use just cardboard boxes and tape. It would be best to hire a moving team for your Lake Worth relocation which can provide you with all the necessary packing materials and pack them properly so you won’t have to. However, if your decision is to pack liquids and everything by yourself, prepare for some hard work. You will need to buy wraps, plastic bags, plastic containers, tapes, labels, markers, and if you are planning to relocate some expensive drinks, you will need a custom crate as well. Do not underestimate the power of a label and marker. It is of key importance to label each liquid and container so that movers will know they must treat them with utmost care.
Always mark and label each box. Especially when you pack liquids. You can also use ‘this side up’ sign as well. Alt. tag: Fragile sign.
How to Pack Liquids for Moving
Now that you have checked all the regulations and decided what is worth taking with you it is time to pack those remaining liquids. The first thing you need to check is whether any liquid bottle or container is either broken or maybe leaking. In that case, replacing the bottle is a must. Pack the liquids inside the plastic containers. In that case, if something does break, it will spill inside that container. Be sure to arrange the liquids properly and check whether all bottle caps are sealed. Then wrap every liquid with plastic wrap. You can also use plastic wrap when sealing liquid containers. Another great idea is to use sealing buffers. You can place them between every bottle to prevent friction which can easily cause damage and breakage and thus, spilling everything. Last, but not least, be sure never to mix chemicals with drinks.