A systematic, step-by-step approach is essential when it’s time to pack kitchen items for moving.
Kitchen packing boxes are available at various retailers specializing in moving vans and equipment.
Home improvement centers also sell kits of moving boxes and supplies.
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Quantities can be adjusted if you have a particularly large or small kitchen.
Go through each cupboard and drawer and be very selective.
Collect Packing Materials
For a family-sized kitchen, you’ll need the items listed above.
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grab the bottles you plan on opening between now and the move, andpack everything else.
Remember to ask yourself if the weight of each item is worth the cost of moving it.
Pack the Drawers and Shelves
Start with the messiest drawer.
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Get rid of extra items or items you no longer use.
Pack the cutlery drawer, keeping only one set per family member.
These sets will be kept in your essentials box.
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If you still need to pack your cookbooks, do it now.
Remember topack booksflat to prevent bending the spines.
Place the books in the box according to preference; keep the books that are most used on top.
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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 packplatesand bowls, and any odds and ends.
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Pack the Pots and Pans
Keep at least one all-purpose pot for your essentials box.
Pack the rest, including lids and crockery.
Start with the spices, then work your way to the larger items.
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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.
Prepare the Appliances
ensure you properly prepare large appliances for your move.
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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.
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You’ll probably need moredifferent-sized boxesthan you think to pack an average kitchen.
To get started, consider five small boxes, 10 medium-sized, and five large ones.
Three extra-large boxes can hold small appliances.
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Large appliances don’t need boxes.
To prepare appliances, disconnect them and use moving tape to secure the cords to the appliances.
If you’re taking a refrigerator, ensure it’s completely defrosted (so it won’t leak).
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If you’removing your own appliances, you’ll need a moving dolly.
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