Here’s what movers will and won’t handle for you when moving.
I am here today with Bridget Flynn, a master home organizer and move manager, to discuss how to have a stress-free move, especially on the moving day. After putting in all the work of packing up your stuff, it would be nice to just sit back and let the movers take care of everything, right? But there are some things that movers will and will not do.
One thing they won’t do is move flammable liquids. It may seem obvious, but with all the stress of a move, people tend to forget these little things. So let’s talk about the flammable liquids they won’t take. The first one is paint, including house paint, varnish, stains, and aerosols. Bridget always advises her clients to leave the current colors in the house for the new owners and then check with the local transfer station for a paint recycling program or inquire with companies like Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore if they accept these items.
“Unfortunately, movers can’t take care of everything.”
The second thing they won’t take is gas-powered items. When taking inventory of your home, note items like gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, or snow plows. You can save the gas for your car or give it to a friend. For items like barbecues or outdoor grills that use propane tanks, movers won’t take those either. You can find a friend to take the propane gas tank or return it to the place where you bought it.
Lastly, movers won’t take motor oil, but you can take it to your transfer station or call your mechanic to see if they’ll recycle it for a fee.
I hope you found this information helpful. If you have any other questions about organizing, real estate, or moving, feel free to call or email me. I’d love to hear from you!
