Packing the kitchen with all its equipment and contents seems like an impossible task when you give it a first glance. With all different shapes and sizes, all sorts of food, equipment, and stuff it is easy to go crazy trying to pack it safely and securely. You might want to change your mind though if you check out our packing advice. Most of your appliances are come in odd shapes and sizes and will need you to wrap them differently with different techniques, using different boxes and packing materials. Given this, we are going to take you through the best wrapping and packing methods that will help you pack all your kitchen equipment. Here’s how to pack your kitchen without stress.
Moving is the best time to declutter. You definitely don’t need to pack and move things you have bought but didn’t use once during the year. Plus, among the kitchen stuff, there are so many things that you cannot even transport in a moving truck. You’ll have to figure out different ways to transport your scuba-diving gear, your family valuables, or your pet.
Purge. Donate kitchen supplies to a local charity or people in need. From whatever is left, there are four big packing groups that you need to form: furniture, equipment, silverware, food. Each demands special care but the general idea is the same for all: pack and takes only the things that you absolutely need. Do not raise your moving fees by transporting things that will find peace in your new garage.
To pack a kitchen, you’ll need heavy-duty boxes or special kitchen-moving boxes of different sizes, as well as packing paper, packing tape, and labeling markers. Consider plastic wrap and special dividers. Those are helpful to keep items together (or separated if need be) and avoid them from shifting around. Do not neglect towels and blankets to double-wrap your appliances. Despite all the innovative packing techniques, blankets and towels keep the top positions for avoiding breakage.
Prepare some sets for all members of your family for the first few days right after your move. You should add to the list things you can’t imagine your cooking life without. Don’t forget to leave yourself a dish towel, a sponge with some dish soap, and any appliances you’ll need at hand while you pack, such as your coffee maker. Pack all these into one separate box signed “FIRST DAYS ESSENTIALS”. Another option is to undertake small research at your new location and check out local restaurants and food delivery. For the first couple of days, you might not feel like cooking or simply have no time for that.
Depending on your specific house moving situation, it may be better to leave the dangerous refrigerator moving task to the pros just because the risk of property damage or personal injury is possible and cannot be justified in the end.
If you decided to move heavy items like the fridge you need to prepare in advance. Unplug. Defrost. Clean. Remove any hoses and tape all doors shut. Depending on your specific house moving situation, it may be better to leave the dangerous refrigerator moving task to the pros just because the risk of property damage or personal injury is possible and cannot be justified in the end. Contact us today and our team of professionals will be happy to help you make your forthcoming move fulfilled!
Put smaller pots and pans into the larger ones and a small piece of packing paper or cloth between them. You better take a medium box as it will be heavy to carry. Make sure to have additional support around your pots, pans, and glass lids by stuffing paper or kitchen towels into openings, which will prevent them from moving.
Wrap each item into a packing paper and put some extra pieces in between before stacking. In the end, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
You are not one of those thoughtful people who keep the original packing boxes of your gadgets, are you? In that case, you will need to start looking for plastic containers or cardboard boxes of matching or at least similar sizes. The size of the container is important, for you don’t want your gear to shift back and forth while traveling. Nor do you want it to be squeezed inside and got cracked. Different size boxes are usually easily accessible at electronic shops. Before packing, fold the cord or each gadget neatly and attach it to the main body of the gear. Make sure your gadgets’ accessories are also packed (preferably in clear plastic bags), signed, and placed in the same box. Otherwise, your equipment might be useless at the new house. At least until you finally find all the accessories or buy the replacement.
Moving food a challenge of a special kind. And the best advice here would be: don’t. Try to get rid of as much food as you can before you move: cook, donate, toss out. Whatever seems to survive the transportation needs to be packed with special care. Jars of jam, bottles of drinks, various pickles, should be covered with foam and properly fixed. Check that they are securely closed. Can they leak on the road? Start packing with a spice cabinet then continue with your pantry. Use small boxes. Pack spices in glass jars into some paper. Don’t move anything that’s expired or opened. If you’re moving long-distance, you need to toss any perishables before you leave. You can use a cooler for transporting perishables from the fridge and pantry but you better cook everything before the move. A successful move is the one planned way in advance. We have a full range of moving companies to choose from and the best selection of moving advice to help you organize your move in the best possible way.
Everything made of glass is the most fragile during the move. It is important to double wrap all glass items and secure them carefully with tape. Packing boxes for your fragile glass should be as close in size to the items themselves as possible. Consider using brown paper bags, carton box dividers, or even socks! You will appreciate some packing advice from a professional mover if you want to avoid breakage. Use specialty dividers, soft cloth, and pieces of newspaper to secure them and fill the space. Don’t stack anything on top of your glassware if there’s extra space in the box.
While we are worried about the move itself: hiring help, decluttering, packing, paperwork, there is one thing we should not forget about is taking special care of some of your special things. And that is not only about your kitchen supplies. To move fragile things easily and without stress, it is necessary to organize the process properly. Pay special attention to transporting valuable and fragile items. You’ll have to sort out boxes for your favorite vases, dinnerware, figurines, paintings, etc. You can use the services of a company engaged in transportation – that is, entrust this matter to specialists.
Choose the size of the package according to the size of things. Make sure you don’t overload your boxes or leave too much empty space between the walls of the boxes. Either way is no safe. Things must be packed very tightly. To do this, use softer things such as wrappers and pads (towels, linen, paper, etc.). it is not recommended to use newspapers, because they can leave black spots. Use high-quality tape. Don’t skimp on it. Wrap the cardboard boxes several times. Learn more about moving antiques.
Fragile and breakable items should be placed in the center of the box. They should be wrapped in soft packaging material, such as blankets. They must not touch each other. Write in large letters what exactly is inside the box, for example – “VASES”, “DISHES”. Mark the bottom and top of the box so that you don’t accidentally turn it over.
If you choose not to have the additional cost of packing services, make sure you give yourself plenty of time. Taking the time to properly package and label your fragile items can ensure you won‘t damage something during your move. Plan a reasonable amount of time ahead to pack your crystal, china, mirrors, and any other valuables before your moving date. Have them ready long before your movers arrive!
Better use good quality cushioning material. When breakables damage during a move, it’s usually because the items weren’t properly secured. Bubble wraps, high-quality packing papers, stuff crumpled packing paper inside the glasses are best friends for packing fragile items. Don’t forget about extra layers of protection if necessary. It is also important to unpack everything once the transportation part of your move is over. You’ll be able to avoid some common mistakes remember: original boxes were designed for keeping things safe, using them is more than perfect.
In case you are not the one to keep all the original boxes and you are worried about moving your fragile items carefully – contact us today and our team of professionals will be happy to help you make your forthcoming move fulfilled! We respect your time and money. Quality service, dedication to the work we do, and expert care. Start your FREE moving quote right now, don’t hesitate! We work hard to move you fast!
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Jess
Posted at 15:11h, 04 JulyThis was SO helpful. Did not know about that, and had forgotten that it takes 24 hours to defrost a fridge. Thank you! 🙂
Lola
Posted at 15:49h, 12 JulyLast time I moved house I packed an “open first” box for each room and marked them with bright red tape. I asked the movers to set each box at the front on the floor of each destination room so I could easily access those boxes first. Then I didn’t feel so overwhelmed when we arrived, as I knew I could unpack just a few boxes and start living in the home. Eg kitchen – toaster, kettle; living room – tv remotes, cables, hubby’s ps4 🙄; bedroom – linen to make the beds, pillows. I also accepted that my 3 years old would have more screen time than usual so I could pack a lot of the toys away.
Lesley Watson
Posted at 23:24h, 16 JulyI’ve even used the linens to wrap dishes such party sizes glass or ceramic bowls, platters, vases and pitchers. Who has newspapers in abundance anymore?