Packing your entire kitchen for moving needs to be meticulous and efficient. The kitchen, after all, is one of the most challenging rooms to arrange. It is filled with fragile glassware and porcelain, sharp utensils, and large appliances that are very difficult to handle. Therefore, you must establish a careful approach to pack everything well.
If you’re having trouble sorting out and packing your kitchen for the big move, we’ve got your back! In this article, we give you easy and effective ways to pack your kitchen for moving!
Acquire the necessary packing materials
Before anything else, you need to prepare your packing materials! Below is a list of all the materials you may need to pack your kitchen for a house move:
- Bubble wrap
- Cardboard boxes
- Packing tape
- Dividers
- Markers
- Labels
- Scissors
- Gloves
- Rubber band
- Packing peanuts/ Styrofoam
Segregate your kitchen items and pack them accordingly
Once you have all your materials ready, you can start sorting the items in the kitchen. Doing so will make it easier for you to know which items can be thrown away, which can be packed together, and which items need additional support or wrapping.
Remember to separate stainless materials and glass to avoid breaking or scratching anything. To give you an idea of how you want to sort your things, here is a list of categories that are most commonly found in the kitchen:
- Pots and pans.
- Silver – This includes a coordinated set of forks, spoons and knives.
- Pottery/glassware – This includes vases, bowls, mugs, and more.
- Sharp knives – This consists of a bread knife, paring knife, chef’s knife, and more.
- Food storage containers – This includes small and large food containers and tumblers.
- Kitchen utensils – spatulas, tongs, measuring cups/spoons, cutting boards, and more.
- Small appliances – This includes the blender, the electric mixer, the coffee maker, the air fryer, and more.
- Large appliances – This consists of ovens, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and more.
Below is a quick guide on how to pack your items:
Packing pots and pans
Pots and pans are large items. However, they are usually not too heavy or fragile so you can pack them all into one big cardboard box. Before putting it inside the box, each piece wrapped in packing paper to prevent scratches or dens. We also recommend arranging your pans vertically to save space!
Silver packaging
When packing the silverware, sort them by type and tie them together with a rubber band. Afterwards, put them all inside a small box and seal the box with tape.
Crockery/glassware packaging
We all know that glassware is delicate so keep in mind that they should be handled with extra care. After all you don’t want to arrive at your new home with a box of broken glass! Therefore, you will need to use a specialty box with a divider and individually place your items inside.
Then, fill the box with packing peanuts to contain any vibrations and to control the movement of the items inside. For extra protection, wrap each piece of glass with bubble wrap. In the meantime, if you still have your original glassware box, using it can be a great way to save money!
As for your plates, have them individually wrapped in packing paper and place them vertically inside a box. Once done, you can fill the box with packing peanuts to keep the plates secure. You can then seal the boxes with tape.
Packing knives
When knives are not packed properly and safely, accidents can happen. To avoid this, have each of your blades wrapped in a towel or bubble wrap and packing paper before placing them in a box.
Do not mix with other items to avoid confusion and breakage. When you put your knives in the box, make sure they are not facing up. Also, on the face of the packing paper, indicate the direction of the blades for extra precaution.
Here are more tips on how to pack knives.
Packaging of kitchen appliances
There are many kitchen appliances that vary in size. However, these steps apply to both large and small kitchen appliances.
First, if you can find their original boxes, you won’t have to get a new one. Make sure these old boxes are still in good condition! But if you have already discarded those, you can use new moving boxes for your kitchen appliances.
Before placing any device inside the box, they must be clean and dry. If possible, separate the smaller or fragile parts of the machines before packing them. In addition, each device must be wrapped in packing paper or blisters. To make sure everything is completely secure, seal each box with tape so nothing falls out.
Here’s an in-depth look at how to pack kitchen appliances for moving.
Packaging food containers
Food containers are usually made of plastic and are extremely light. That way, you can put them together inside a cardboard box without worrying if they will break. You can also place other kitchen utensils inside these containers to maximize the space that each container occupies. You can do the same for dry food and non-perishable items.
Label your moving boxes properly
Remember that labels for moving boxes they are essential, especially for rooms that contain many objects, such as the kitchen. You must label your boxes based on which room they are in and which category they fall under.
For example, if you are packing your silverware in a box, you must write: “KITCHEN – SILVERWARE”
You must also place labels indicating how each box must be handled. Among these label types, you will find the following:
- FRAGILE
- HANDLE WITH CARE
- THIS SIDE IS A WOLF
You can also choose to color code or number your boxes, making it easier for you to identify, segregate, and unpack later. Don’t forget to label all sides of the box to make sure you can determine where each box goes and in case of damage to your kitchen moving boxes.
Now that you’ve learned how to pack your kitchen for moving, you’re finally ready to do it yourself. We understand that moving and packing can be overwhelming. But once you arrive at your new home, you will definitely be excited about doing the renovation. Want to get kitchen remodeling tips? Click here!
