That’s especially true of things like drinking glasses that you’ll need as soon as you move in.
Boxes can be used over and over again.
A divided box with a cell pack inside can be helpful, but it’s not required.
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Before packing, look closely at the boxes you’ll be using.
see to it the bottom is taped firmly shut.
Tip
Ask for boxes at liquor stores.
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you’ve got the option to also use hand towels if you don’t have these materials.
Remember that bubble wrap is hard to recycle and expensive to buy.
Other materials that are free work just as well.
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Wrap every individual glass in packing paper or bubble wrap before securing it in the box.
Additional packing material should be added below and above the wrapped glasses for extra cushion.
Wrap Big, Heavy Glasses
Always wrap and pack the biggest, heaviest glasses first.
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You’ll be placing these on the bottom of the box with lighter glasses on top.
Using a flat, clean surface, lay out your stack of paper or towels.
Take one glass or mug and place it in one corner of the packing material at an angle.
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Wrap until the glass is completely covered.
Wrap Stackable and Similar Glasses
Sort glasses, cups, and mugs into groups of similar sizes.
Use scissors to cut packing paper or bubble wrap sheets in half for smaller items.
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This works best if the glasses are the same size.
You shouldn’t be able to feel the cup’s edges at this point.
If you’re using a box with dividers, they should slip easily into the small spaces.
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If there are no dividers, place the wrapped glasses neatly in rows.
Use more packing paper or bubble wrapbetween each item to help prevent breakage.
If you have plastic cups, it’s possible for you to pack wrapped glassware inside of them.
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Some fragile items may be the perfect size to slip into larger cups or tumblers.
This provides an extra layer of protection against shock during the move.
Wrap Wine Glasses
Pack wine glasses for moving by wrapping the stem first.
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This ensures that the most fragile part is well protected.
Only wrap one stemmed glass at a time.
Cushion the Top
Leave room at the top of the box for packing material.
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Once the box is almost full, add crumpled packing paper or bubble wrap.
Aim to add the same amount of packing material to the top as you added to the bottom.
You shouldn’t be able to hear any glass clicking or feel much shifting of its contents.
Packing paper and bubble wrap are both very effective materials forpacking glasswareand other fragile items.
When opting for towels, choose smaller varieties like hand towels to wrap each glass individually.
You canpack glassesface-up or upside down depending on which way they fit best into the box.
