When you’re packing up your kitchen for a move, you’ll want to take special care with your kitchenware. Here are some tips on how to pack your dishes, cookware, and small appliances:
Start packing up your belongings a week in advance of your move. As you begin to pack up your kitchen, set aside a few essential items that you will need for the week, such as plates and pots.
Wrap each of your utensils and other cooking tools with a single layer of packing paper. Once everything is wrapped, put all the pieces in a box. If there is any unused space in the box, fill it with bubble wrap or packing paper.
Start by setting aside your essential items and packing them last. It’s best to use larger boxes for heavy items at the bottom and lighter items on top. Medium boxes are best for appliances, pots and pans, and less breakable items. Small boxes are best for canned food and pantry items.
You should start packing for your move at least 3 weeks prior to your anticipated move date. The actual moving preparation process, which includes packing, should start at least 6-8 weeks before your move. The earlier you start the packing process, the easier it will be when your move date approaches.
Items that are in your home for aesthetic purposes are good items to pack first when moving. This might include artwork, decor, books, magazines, and the like. These items are easy to pack first because chances are you won’t need them during the move or the weeks preceding it.
To pack flatware, wrap plastic wrap around the tray and place it flat inside a box. Add additional serving utensils on top, either loose or wrapped in packing paper.
Place a few sheets of packing paper or a kitchen towel over the utensils to form a protection layer. Wrap the entire silverware tray with packing paper, newspaper, or large towels. Secure the wrappings in place with packing tape.
Start by grouping spoons with spoons, knives with knives, and forks with forks. Stack them all facing the same direction on top of each other in groups. For instance, the sharp ends of all your knives should be pointing the same direction.
To prevent silver from tarnishing, it should be wrapped in clean tissue paper or plastic wrap with a small piece of chalk. Loose flatware can be wrapped individually or in sets.
Use extra cushioning for fragile items, and try to keep the box as light as possible.
Pack the cutlery by placing a stack of cutlery on the corner of packing paper and rolling them in two or three sheets, tucking in the extra paper as you roll. Then place the bundle on its side in the box and move on to the next items.
To pack the appliance, first wrap it in a paper pad and secure the pad in place with tape. Then, line the bottom of a box with crumpled paper and place the appliance inside. Fill in any gaps around the appliance with more crumpled paper. Close the box and secure it shut with packing tape.
Use bubble wrap on the oven knobs and any other protruding part to protect them from damage during transportation. Then, wrap the oven with moving blankets from all sides and secure with packing tape.
Use packing paper to wrap small appliances like a toaster oven and then seal with tape. If the appliance is slightly bigger, like a microwave, use paper padding instead. This will protect the appliance’s finish from dents and scratches.
To pack bowls for moving, wrap each one individually in packing paper and arrange them on their sides in strong, well-padded moving boxes. Fill the empty space in the boxes with cushioning materials and seal the packing containers shut with quality packing tape.
To pack cups and glasses, first gently stuff them with wadded-up packing paper. Then wrap stems and handles with paper, crumpling slightly to create padding. Finally, wrap each entire piece individually in paper.
Remove anything that is not securely attached, and either pack it separately or place it inside the pot and secure it with tape. Stack the pots and pans in groups of threes, nesting smaller pots inside larger ones. Lids can be wrapped and packed separately. Wrap glass lids and other fragile or breakable items with packing paper or dish towels.
You can stack your pans as long as you place a protective layer between them. One method is to use paper towel or a dish towel as a barrier between stacked cookware.
You should start packing for your move 2 to 4 weeks in advance. This will give you enough time to pack everything into boxes and get it ready for the move. The more prepared you are for the move, the less money you will spend on the moving company.
You should start planning your move at least a month in advance if you want to have enough time to do everything.
If you can, start planning your packing strategy six weeks before you move. In the beginning, you’ll have to do prep work like decluttering, cleaning, and buying moving and packing supplies. The last two to three weeks can be used for packing.
Pack plates vertically in the box instead of horizontally to prevent them from breaking. Place at least 2 layers of crumpled packing paper on the bottom of the box for cushioning. Put a layer of bubble wrap, cardboard, or a foam plate in between each plate for additional protection.
To avoid breakage, wrap each plate and glass individually in soft, spongy clothes like t-shirts and socks. Pack them tightly in a thick cardboard box, filling any gaps with additional clothes.
Wrap each of your utensils and cooking tools in a single layer of packing paper. Once everything is wrapped, put it all in a box. If there is any unused space, fill it with bubble wrap or more packing paper.
To pack plates securely, place bubble wrap or packing paper at the bottom of the box. Individually wrap each plate in additional layer of packing paper or bubble wrap. Create bundles of three wrapped plates and secure with packing tape.
If you would like to arrange your silverware like a table setting, then put the forks on the left, followed by the knives with the blades pointing inwards (or to the left), and finally the spoons. It is easiest to grab the silverware when the handles are facing out and nearest to you.
Assuming the silverware is in a tray in a drawer, there’s not a whole lot to it. To lend a bit of protection and keep all those utensils from ending up all over the place inside the carton, put a few folded sheets of packing paper over everything.
To keep silverware from tarnishing, it should be wrapped in clean, unprinted packing or tissue paper and packed into dish packs with plates, bowls, and serving dishes. clean, unprinted packing or tissue paper and packed into dish packs with plates, bowls, and serving dishes.
Author: Jay Baxter
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