do not get hurt while moving

Moving is tough, which is why you may be considering hiring movers to take some of the pressure off your shoulders. Even with movers, however, problems can arise, but you can reduce those problems with a few easy-to-do actions beforehand. These strategies ensure the move is easy and smooth for everyone involved. Check out these three tips to help make your movers.

Don't Pack Prohibited Items

There are some items that movers simply won't pack for you. In some cases, the law dictates what movers can't move, and in other cases, it's up to the moving company. Sometimes, it's also not a good idea for you to move the items. You should just get rid of them. For example, potentially hazardous materials, such as fertilizer, fireworks, gasoline, and liquid bleach and matches are usually illegal for a mover to move, and because they are dangerous, you shouldn't move them either.

There are some other items that movers won't move that may be fine for you to transport yourself. For example, movers won't move plants because they may die during transport, but if the move is short, there is nothing wrong with you packing up your favorite house plant. Similarly, movers won't pack perishable foods, such as frozen foods and produce, because they may spoil. Again, however, if the move is short and the food will last, you may want to take it yourself.  

Organize What the Movers Are Taking

To make it easier on the movers, organize everything you want them to take. Put all the kitchen items into one set of boxes, all the bathroom items in another, etc. Make sure to label the items with where they will go. This makes it easy for the movers to set the boxes and items in the right room when they reach your new home. When packing, make sure the boxes close completely, are sealed and have nothing sticking out, so nothing has to be repacked at the last minute.

At the same time, you also want to organize what you don't want the movers to take. You may not want the movers to take your valuables or important documents. However, during the move, everyone is rushing around, and people may get confused. The items you don't want packed may end up on the truck. You can put these boxes in a separate location and write "don't pack" on them to help the movers.

Make Sure the Area Is Clean

If you aren't taking everything with you because you don't want the items and are going to donate them, make sure they aren't in the way. If you have random items lying everywhere, it's harder to move about, especially when carrying heavy items. Ensure there is a clear path to all the items, so movers don't trip over items or have to move them out of the way.

If you have pets or kids, they may get in the way, which can lead to injury if someone falls or gets stepped on. Keep your kids close by, so they don't get in the way or send them to a friend or family member's house until the move is done. You may need to leash or crate your pets until everyone is gone.

Hiring professional movers is one of the best things you can do when you have to move, and although it is their job, it's always a good idea to make things a little easier for them. These three tips are a great way to make sure the move goes smoothly, which doesn't only make it easier on the movers. It makes it easier on you as well. If you're moving, contact a moving company like Wheaton World Wide Moving to get a quote.