The kitchen is probably the hardest room to pack when you are moving your household to a new residence. With all its small items and drawers and cupboards, not to mention food items, a kitchen has more objects of dissimilar shapes and sizes than any other room in the home. And kitchens typically don’t have all that many items you can give away or donate, since most kitchen supplies and appliances will be used in the new home. Here are Top 10 tips to pack your Kitchen for Moving.
1. Boxes and Other Supplies
A variety of different boxes are needed to move a typical family-sized kitchen. They are available at various retailers specializing in moving vans and equipment. Home improvement centers also sell kits of moving boxes and supplies. Quantities can be adjusted if you have a particularly large or small kitchen.
2. Sort, Select, and Simplify
Before you move, you should have the complete guide for packing your kitchen properly. select the items you’re taking with you and cull out the items you’re leaving behind. Make sure you have “homes” for the things you won’t be taking, and check to make sure you’re not moving items that shouldn’t be packed. Go through each cupboard and drawer and be very selective
3. Prepare an Essentials Box
Set aside the things you’ll need for your last two days in your current home and the first two days in your new home, including dishes, cutlery, food items, appliances (coffee maker/toaster), dishtowel, dishcloth, cleaner, soap, etc.
4. Collect Packing Materials
For a family-sized kitchen, you’ll need the items listed above. It is best to have all boxes and packing materials you’ll need to ensure a swift and efficient packing experience. People frequently use leftover newspaper to pack spaces around items in boxes, but unprinted news-wrap paper is better since it has no ink to rub off on items
5. Pack Items Not Frequently Used
Start by packing any items in your cupboards and drawers that you don’t use on a daily basis. These can include:
- Vases, crystal
- Food storage containers
- Wine glasses
- Mixing bowls
- Cookie sheets, pie pans
- Small appliances, such as mixers, blenders, etc.
- Cookbooks
- Extra dish towels, dishcloths, and oven mitts
- Special utensils, such as barbecue tongs, meat mallets, ladles, and spatulas
- Special-event dishes, such as serving plates, condiment dishes, cream and sugar containers, etc.
- Pictures and wall hangings
6.Pack the Drawers and Shelves
Start with the messiest drawer. Get rid of extra items or items you no longer use. Rule of thumb: If you haven’t used it in the last six months, don’t move it.
Pack the cutlery drawer, keeping only one set per family member. These sets will be kept in your essentials box.
7.Pack Dishes
Assemble the cell boxes for glasses and stemware. Take your time with this step, ensuring items are packed well. This is also the time to pack plates and bowls, and any odds and ends
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8. Pack the Pots and Pans
Keep at least one all-purpose pot for your essentials box. Pack the rest, including lids and crockery
9. Pack the Pantry
The pantry should’ve been sorted by now, with only those items you want to move separated out. Start with the spices, then work your way to the larger items. Canned goods aren’t worth moving unless you’re performing the move yourself. Again, check the weight of each item and consider the cost to move it. Tape up any opened food packages and get rid of all perishables, including freezer items, unless your new home is quite close
10. Prepare the Appliances
Make sure you properly prepare large appliances for your move. It should be done at least 24 hours in advance. Improper preparation can lead to gas leaks, broken parts, and appliances that won’t work. Read the manuals, and if you’re unsure of how to prepare them, call a professional
So there are top tips to pack your kitchen for Moving. I hope these tips helped you. Enjoy reading and happy packing and moving!
