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Packing, ugh! Almost no-one enjoys it, but most of us have done it at one time or another. Your kitchen is probably one of the more complex rooms in the house that you will need to pack because there are plenty of breakable and perishable items in a kitchen. Heck, there are just plenty of items! Here are some packing tips from professional movers to make the job of packing your kitchen just a little easier. The first thing to do is make a list for your ‘box of essentials’. This list should include all the necessary items that you are going to need access to during the last couple of days in your old house and the first few days in your new home. Your list might include things like: • A flashlight; • A small emergency kit; • A coffeemaker (don’t forget filters and coffee) • Salt and pepper • A toaster • A radio • A mug, plate, fork, knife, and spoon for each member of the family • A sharp knife and scissors(to open the rest of your boxes), and • Paper towel and rags When it’s time to pack up the rest of your kitchen, separate these items out first and put them all together in one spot. With your box of essentials readied, you’re all set to pack up the remainder of your kitchen! Here are a few suggestions from professional packers for packing specific kitchen items: Cleaning supplies – Should not be packed with food. *Liquid cleaners may leak (due to temperature fluctuations) damaging other items so you might be better off using them up before moving. Aerosol or any pressurized containers cannot be transported on the moving truck so don’t pack these items. *If you must pack any liquids they should be placed into plastic bins in case of leakage. Microwave Ovens — Remove any loose articles inside your oven, like cookware, glass shelves and carousels, wrap and pack them separately. Pots and Pans –Nest your pots and pans with packing paper between each one to prevent scratching. Wrap the lids separately and tuck beside or on top of nested pots in an appropriately sized carton. Appliances and Utensils — Wrap and place your small appliances and utensils in sturdy cartons (put heavier items on the bottom). Canned Goods and Other Non-Frozen Foods — Take into account the weight, volume of space they’ll occupy on the truck, and the relative cost of food items. It might not be advisable transporting them, so try and plan your meals around reducing these items, or donate to a local food bank before you move. The food items that you decide are worthwhile relocating can be packed upright in appropriately sized cartons. Don’t attempt to move perishables. *Glass jars can freeze and break and any opened container can leak. Wrap glass containers and boxed foods individually and pack in small cartons. With these kitchen packing tips from professional packers you’ll have that room packed and ready in (almost) no time. Of course, you don’t have to do the packing, a reliable moving company can do it for you – just ask!
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