How Do You Pack Dishes for Moving?
When packing dishes for a move, there are a few important rules that should be followed. Because they are often fragile, dishes need to be packed with more care than other items that don’t possess as much a risk of breaking. First, you will want to make sure that you have the right type of packing box. While most moving boxes are made of a single layer of corrugated cardboard, specialized dish boxes have a double layer of protection and are suitable for safely transporting delicate items. They are a bit more expensive than normal moving boxes, but they are worth the extra cost.
Once you have the right box, consider the following packing tips to ensure that your dishes and glassware stay safe while in transit:
- You can never have enough padding – Packing paper is essential for packing dishes. Each dish should be wrapped individually to minimize contact with other dishes. Packing peanuts and bubble wrap can also be highly useful buffers in addition to the packing paper.
- Heavy items on the bottom, lighter items on top – This rule should be followed when packing anything delicate, especially dishes and glassware. Packing paper and bubble wrap should also be used as a buffer between the top and bottom layers.
- Plates and bowls on their side, glasses standing up – Doing this creates ideal weight distribution to help prevent damage to your items.
While these tips can help ensure the safety of your plates and glassware, packing dishes may be a job that is best left to the experienced professionals at Atlantic Relocation Systems. As an add-on to our moving services, we offer packing services that help to ensure that your items are safe and sound as they travel to your final destination.
To learn more about the moving services we offer, contact Atlantic Relocation Systems today. We would be glad to provide you with a complementary guaranteed price quote.
