When it comes to packing dishes for moving last minute, you should pack them properly to minimize damage. When your dishes are correctly packed, they will arrive at your new home in one piece, ready to be put away and enjoyed! If you’re anxious about how you’ll get your dishes packed before moving day, check out these moving dish packing recommendations.
Packing Dishes For The Big Move
Packing dishes before moving can be a tricky task for those that haven’t had to do so before.
Follow these tips for packing up your dishes:
1. Gather all the moving materials that will help assist with the moving process. This will include moving tape, bubble wrap, boxes, and paper to pack everything with.
2. You’ll want to start wrapping each dish separately for the best and safest results.
3. After you’re finished wrapping everything, proceed to safely and delicately place them into their applicable boxes.
4. Ensure that you’re placing the heaviest dishes on the bottom of the box and the lighter dishes on top of everything.
5. If there are any empty spaces in the box, use bubble wrap or extra packing paper to fill in any gaps so things aren’t rattling around.
6. Seal up the boxes with tape and label them accordingly.
7. And that’s it! You’re now ready to move your dishes without worry!
Packing China, Crystal, Baking Accessories
1. Start with a clean slate. Make sure all of your dishes are clean before you start packing them. This will help prevent breakage and ensure that your dishes arrive at your new home in good condition.
2. Use plenty of packing material. When packing dishes, use plenty of bubble wrap, packing paper, or foam peanuts to cushion them and prevent breakage.
3. Use dish packs or boxes specifically designed for dishes. These have dividers that help keep things from shifting around during the move.
4. Don’t overpack boxes. It’s better to use several smaller boxes than one big box that’s crammed full of dishes. This will help prevent the box from breaking open during the move and damaging your belongings. You’ll also save money on packaging materials because you won’t need as much.
5. Label each box clearly and make a list of what’s inside each box if possible so that everything can be unpacked easily when it arrives at its destination.
6. If possible, pack glassware separately in padded containers like a Rubbermaid container with high sides (check out this blog post on how to pack glassware).
7. Include fragile items near the top of the stack when stacking boxes on top of each other so they don’t get crushed by heavier items above them.
8. Fill gaps between dishes with crumpled newspaper or fabric scraps to prevent things from moving around too much during transit.
9. Leave enough space at the top of your box for packing material and tape–you don’t want the weight of the lid compressing your fragile dishes!
10. Remove personal photos from plates, cups, saucers, etc., before you pack them up–they might get scratched or broken if they’re packed together with dishes and something falls on them.
11. Wrap plates in tissue paper (or packing paper) before putting them into their protective coverings such as Styrofoam cups or a dish-pack to protect against scratches and chips from contact with other objects inside the package. Be aware that there are different types of china.
The cheapest China may not be sturdy enough to stand up to the rigors of moving and could chip or break more easily. China made from bone china is stronger but more expensive; porcelain dishes are usually fairly sturdy but still susceptible to chipping; earthenware is less expensive but less durable than porcelain, though both types may chip if dropped.
If you prefer not to wash your delicate glasses/dishes/etc., then pack them in individual plastic bags – anything left uncovered might have a film of dust or lint left behind by the clothes packing around it which could attract further dirt while being moved and cause damage while being unpacked.
Once your dishes are packed, store them in a dry place until the day of the move. If you want to minimize the risk of breakage or damage, wrap each dish with packing paper and put them in their own cardboard carton.
Be sure to pack dishes from bottom to top and place heavy ones on the bottom. This will help distribute the weight evenly throughout your packing job.
Packing Small Appliances
Small appliances can be a pain to pack, but with a little bit of creativity, it can be done!
Here are some tips and tricks:
- Wrap the cord around the appliance several times and secure it with tape. This will prevent the cord from getting tangled.
- Pack small appliances in boxes that are cushioned with packing paper or bubble wrap. This will prevent them from shifting during transport and breaking.
- If possible, disassemble small appliances (such as blenders) into smaller parts. This will make them easier to pack and less likely to break.
- Label all boxes containing small appliances clearly so that you know which ones go where when you arrive at your new home. -Packing pots and pans: These usually have large handles, so they’re easy to pack on their side without much effort.
- Avoid using plastic bags to pack pots and pans; these bags can come loose over time. You should also avoid using foam peanuts because they could become loose over time as well.
- Foam doesn’t provide any cushioning, so the best bet is to use packing paper instead. You may want to place a sheet of newspaper or cardboard inside each pot and pan before wrapping it in packing paper- this will ensure that nothing sticks to the inside while transporting.
- Finally, label all boxes containing pots and pans with an X so you’ll know which ones belong in your kitchen upon arrival at your new home.
Final Thoughts
Moving is a pain, there’s no doubt about it. But with a little bit of planning and some careful packing, you can make the process a whole lot easier on yourself. So before you start throwing everything into boxes willy-nilly, take a moment to read this guide on how to pack dishes for moving. With these tips in mind, you’ll be sure to get your china from point A to point B in one piece.