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How to Pack Fragile Items Safely

Moving breakable items like dishes can be a hassle but it is an extremely important part of the moving process. Considering the fact that most of us use our kitchens on a daily basis, it should be one of the last rooms that you tackle when it comes to packing for a move. The kitchen also tends to be the area of the home where we spend the most time packing.

Despite the challenges that come with packing up your kitchen, it is crucial that you have an understanding of how to pack dishes the right way. Your dish-ware is likely fragile and, if packed improperly, you may find yourself opening a moving box only to find shattered plates and bowls.

Today, Poseidon Moving and Storage will be giving you a few helpful tips on how to pack dishes in preparation for your big move. After reading these tips, you’ll be ready to tackle packing your dishes like a pro! Still a little reluctant to pack your dishes yourself? No problem! Contact us today to get more information about our packing and crating services. Let our Boston team of packers and movers handle your packing needs for you! Our services include local, long distance, commercial, and storage. With that, let’s get started!

Choose the Right Packing Materials

To pack dishes efficiently, it is important that you have the right packing materials. Dishes are extremely fragile and it doesn’t take a lot to cause damage. From a slight chip to an entirely shattered plate, packing your dishes improperly can have frustrating consequences. Choosing the right packing materials for your dishes can make all the difference.

At Poseidon Moving and Storage, we highly recommend the use of dish barrels. These boxes are constructed with thicker cardboard that can absorb the shock if the box is dropped or bumped around during transport. While these moving boxes cost a bit more than your standard cardboard box, the extra protection that they provide is essential when it comes to packing dishes.

It is also highly recommended that you use strong, wide packing tape when taping up your moving boxes. This all but eliminates the chances that your dishes fall through the box and that the box is taped up securely. A tape gun can make this job a lot easier and you’ll be done before you even know it!

Pack Your Dishes With Care

Now, onto the real question at hand: what is the best way to pack dishes for moving? Put simply, it is vital that you know how to pack dishes with care. This starts with choosing the right packaging materials but the job is far from done there. Start by gathering a soft protective layer to pack alongside your dishes. This could be newsprint or towels. Wrap each piece of dish-ware with this material to ensure a bit of added protection during transport.

Knowing how to pack dishes is largely dependent upon the size, shape, and type of dishes that you’re packing away. Let’s explore each of the most common form of dish and look at a few helpful tips that will keep your dishes safe during your big move.

How to Pack Glassware

You should always remember to pack glassware starting with the heaviest and most sturdy piece. Top off your moving box with your lightest, more fragile items. The way in which you sort your glassware for packing makes a huge difference between damaged glassware and glassware that arrives in one piece.

Line your moving box with newsprint on both the bottom and top of the box with each piece of glassware wrapped in its own individual wrapping. This will provide the optimal amount of protection for transport. For crystal or particularly expensive glassware, repeat the process by double layering the protection.

How to Pack Drink-ware

Many of your drink-ware items may have stems and this makes packing drink-ware a bit more tricky. The stems of wine glasses, for example, are particularly vulnerable to damage as they protrude out from the glass itself. For this reason, it is important that you repeat all of the same processes outlined in our glassware section with an extra step.

Instead of aligning your drink-ware on top of each other, align them side by side in the box. Next, place lots of crumpled newsprint in between, paying extra care to wrap the stems. This should keep your drink-ware from bumping up against each other during transport. Following these tips, your drink-ware should arrive intact!

How to Pack Plates

Finally, follow much of the same process in packing plates. Take care to place your newsprint in between each item before sorting them into stacks. Similarly to glassware, be sure to stack from heaviest item (on the bottom) to lightest item (on the top). If you feel that your plates need more protection, don’t be afraid to use more wrapping paper to act as a cushion! There’s no such thing as too much protection for your dishes, after all.

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