The Best Way To Pack Fragile Kitchen Items 

When you are ready to move, each room will need to be organized and packed according to its contents. The kitchen will come with lots of fragile items, including plates, glassware, and appliances. Utilizing the right packing materials and organizing your items before packing will help protect your precious items and ensure they make it to your new home. Here are our tips for packing fragile kitchen items to prevent damage. 

Organize Before Packing

Before you pack up different rooms in your home, decluttering and organizing similar items together will help streamline packing. Donating items you no longer need also limits the amount of boxes and packing materials you will need. It can also limit how many fragile items need to be packed together, resulting in less knocking together of plates, cups, silverware, or bowls. 

Organizing items into different categories can also help make packing and unpacking easier. Putting pots and pans together and cups and water bottles together means that the items in one box are a similar shape, limiting the need for fluff or balancing uneven items. Organizing boxes into categories will also speed up the unpacking process, limiting digging around for a specific item to place in the cupboard.

Choose Proper Wrapping And Packing Materials

Wrapping materials are going to be essential when packing fragile kitchen items. Getting the right packing materials will keep your items safe from chipping, cracking, and shattering. Common protective materials you should look for include:

• Bubble wrap
• Packing paper
• Packing peanuts

In addition to protective materials, you will also need additional materials to ensure the items stay put and safe during the moving process. Moving boxes, packing tape, labels, and markers can help you keep the items organized and safe on a moving truck. Make sure your boxes are built securely to avoid items dropping out of the bottom while being carried.

Pack With Extra Care

Since many kitchen items are fragile, they will need extra attention and packing care. Before putting items in a box, place a layer of packing paper or bubble wrap along the bottom of the box. This will help cushion the bottom of the box and the fragile items placed inside. 

After this base layer, each item should be wrapped in paper or bubble wrap and secured with tape. Delicate glassware or stemware may need an additional layer of material to protect it. Place heavier items at the bottom of the box and layer lighter items on top.

Any gaps that are left in the box should be filled with excess packing material to stop things from moving around in transit. Overloading boxes can also cause breakage and damage during a move, so avoid packing boxes too tightly.

Pack Non-Essentials First

The best moving advice anyone can follow during a move is to pack the non-essentials first. Putting away things that you don’t use on a daily basis will help prevent scrambling when you begin unpacking. Specialized appliances or classy serving dishes can be packed away with other non-essentials, allowing the pieces you use frequently to be easily accessible. Packing non-essentials can also be done early, so you have less stress on moving day. You will have peace of mind knowing that many of your items are already packed and ready to go. 

How To Pack Appliances

Smaller appliances will also need to be placed in boxes for the move. Toasters, air fryers, or rice cookers should be wrapped in bubble wrap or packing paper to protect them during transit. Make sure to clean the appliances before packing them up to prevent excess debris or mold growth.

Larger appliances may also need special packing before a moving company will handle them. If you are working with a dedicated moving company, make sure to check their policies for larger appliances like refrigerators, stoves, or dishwashers. You will need to clean out the appliance before moving, but they may also require you to tape or wrap the doors closed to make for safer moving. 

Working With Rocky Mountain Movers For A Smooth Move

Rocky Mountain Movers can help you move out of your current home, apartment, or office and into a brand new space. We have some of the best movers in the industry who are dedicated to protecting your items during transit and throughout the moving day. We serve Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas to help limit their stress on moving day. Reach out to us for a quote and to save yourself from undue stress on the big day.

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