The Moving Planner Blog

Don’t pack these:

• Flammables. This includes: Paints, thinners (paint removers, etc.), lighter fluid, liquid reservoir lighters, cleaners, adhesives,  fuels (not even for lawnmower), glues, inks, acids, corrosives, or pesticides.
• Gasoline (also called petrol). More details here.
• Perishables, plants, flowers and food.The golden rule for perishables food (eg meat, dairy foods, salad dressings, eggs) is to keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Bacteria grow at temperatures between 5 and 60 degrees C. Keeping food either below or above these temperatures will keep your family safe from food poisoning. Keep perishable foods in an esky along with an ice brick. Throw away leftover BBQ meat that has been sitting around at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
• Do not place medicine in the same box as food.
• Do not pack kitchenware or other heavy items in the same box with dishware.

Pack a “survival” kit which you carry in your car, or have first off the truck:

• Basic Tools — Hammer screwdriver, knife, tape, etc.
• Bathroom products — Soap, toilet paper, towels, etc.
• Kitchen items — Disposable utensils, cups, plates and snacks, drinks, etc.
• Cleaning products — Cleansers, broom, dustpan, sponges, etc.