Dishes and glassware are delicate items that you must handle carefully if you are moving. In this blog, our experts at Serenity Moving Services will show you easy methods for packing plates and the best way to pack glasses, bowls, ceramics, and more!
Before You Begin: Packing Material Checklist
Kitchenware is often easily damaged during a move. Therefore, it is important to pack your kitchen with care. To start, you can assess the dishes’ make, material, and sizes. Here are some essential packing materials that you need before starting to pack your kitchen:
- Different sizes of boxes – Small to medium-sized boxes
- Customized Dish Pack Boxes – Double-walled corrugated box cartons and dish pack boxes.
- Types of wrap – Bubble, foam, expansible polystyrene (EPS) grains or corrugated sheets.
- Labels – ”This Side Up” or ”Fragile” labels
- Other Miscellaneous Items – Permanent markers, packing paper, scissors, and tape
How To Pack Glassware For Moving
Packing glassware, especially drinking glasses, can be time-consuming. Here are some tips:
- The best way to wrap dishes and glassware for moving is by using bubble wrap or paper between them.
- Next, completely wrap and apply tape to cover all the edges of dishes and glassware with foam sheets. This step will help secure rims and edges.
- Finally, pack items in a secure box, ideally one with dividers to prevent dishes from cracking or scratching.
How To Pack Plates For Moving
Here’s how you can safely pack plates for moving:
- Before stacking them in a box, wrap each item separately and arrange plates with similar dimensions and shapes. Then, secure the wrapping paper with tape.
- After wrapping, place similar plates together and use bubble wrap or packing paper in between each plate.
- Another good option for packing plates and glasses is to use boxes with dividers or individual compartments.
- Using paper pulp or old newspapers while wrapping can provide excellent insulation against any movement during the move.
- Before taping the box, fill in the box with paper or packing peanuts, and do not leave any empty space inside.
- Lastly, label the box and include a “fragile” label.
How To Pack Bowls and Ceramics For Moving
While packing bowls and ceramic items, sorting is necessary. Smaller bowls can be placed inside bigger ones to save space, but wrapping and securing each bowl in double-lined paper or bubble sheets is essential. Here are some additional tips for packing bowls and ceramics:
- For heavier items, grinding and collisions have a higher impact. So, use thicker foaming sheets or double-lined papers to absorb collision.
- Normal boxes can tear due to the weight of bowls/ceramics. So, always use a double-walled corrugated box.
- Use small boxes to pack fragile items and bubble wrap for glass and ceramics.
- Use packing tape to seal the boxes and bubble wrap for additional insulation along the box’s walls.
- Finally, mark the boxes with ”this side-up” and ”fragile.”
6 Essential Tips For Transporting Your Kitchenware
Here are some essential tips to consider while you are loading, transporting, and unloading boxes full of kitchenware:
- Tape boxes securely so they won’t break open or spill.
- Make sure you can easily lift and load boxes; don’t overfill them.
- Create a clear pathway to the truck without any tripping hazards.
- Lift and place boxes slowly, with extra attention and care for boxes that were labeled fragile.
- Make sure that boxes are stacked securely in the moving truck and won’t shift during transport.
Contact Serenity Moving Services For Moving Fragile Items In Oklahoma
Packing your kitchen can be time-consuming, but these tips can help. Contact Serenity Moving Services if you need any assistance with full-service moving. Whether we’re packing, loading, transporting, unloading, or unpacking, our expertise and experience (of 10+ years!) enable us to make your move a success.
