Packing for a move is a process that takes time and careful planning to ensure all of your items arrive to the new destination safely. Certain rooms of the house contain an extra set of challenges that leave many homeowners unsure of how to pack. One of the most notable of those challenging rooms is the kitchen. Luckily for you, we’re going to go through each step of the packing process to make your kitchen just as simple as the rest of the home!
Packing Food for Moving
When it comes to packing your kitchen, pack as little food as possible. Cut back on grocery shopping as the move approaches and do your best to empty the cabinets and fridge. If you have non-perishable items left in the pantry you can decide if you’d like to box them up for the move or donate them and repurchase at the new location. If your move requires shipping items, it’s cheaper to repurchase in the new location.
Packing Dishes for Moving
Dishes are the most fragile items in a kitchen. To protect your dishes, pack them vertically in a box with bubble wrap between each dish. The box should be tightly filled to avoided movement and cracking during the move. If you don’t have enough dishes to fill the box tightly, use bubble wrap or packing paper to fill in the remaining space. Be sure to label the box as fragile so that any movers handling the box will know to use extra caution.
Packing Cookware and Tupperware for Moving
The pots, pans, and containers that fill your kitchen cabinets are inconvenient to pack, but it isn’t difficult. Start by finding a large box and place the items similar to how you would in a cabinet, stacked by size. It’s a good idea to pad each layer between the pots and pans with bubble wrap or packing paper to avoid damaging the surface of the item.
Packing Utensils for Moving
Sort your utensils to make for easy packing and unpacking. For instance, use tape or bubble wrap to hold all of your spoons together. Knives should be wrapped in protective padding and placed blade down in the box to avoid injuring anyone who’s a part of the move.
If you have questions about packing your kitchen or want to take the task off your to-do list, contact Extreme Packing Solutions & our team of moving and packing specialists to get the job done! You can call us at (978) 232-9190 or contact us directly on our website.