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Thursday, 18 July 2019 19:43

Kitchen Packing Tips for Moving

Great Plains Offers Packing Tips for Moving Your Kitchen

When you’re getting ready to move, it makes sense to take the time to declutter, organize, and donate items you’re no longer using. If you’re looking for other ways to prepare, the expert movers at Great Plains Moving and Storage have put together this list of tips to help with packing your kitchen and other fragile items in your household.

  • Start with the Right Supplies - You might think that using newsprint could save money, but in your kitchen, newsprint can leave ink on metals, plastic, and ceramic, affecting the quality of your dishes and cookware. We recommend packing paper, bubble wrap, or air packs to help keep delicate kitchen items safe and clean during transit.
  • Make a Plan - One of our best packing tips for moving is to have an accurate idea of your moving schedule so that you can plan accordingly. You’ll need some kitchen supplies as you pack and get ready to move, and also in your first few days in your new home. Set aside a box for just the essentials you’ll need to keep with you: a few cutlery items, cups, plates, silverware, and anything else that can be used during those final days in the old home and first few days in the new home. This should be the last box you pack, and clearly marked so that you can easily identify and unpack it in your new space.
  • Use Caution with Appliances - Your toaster, blender, food processor, coffeemaker, microwave, and other appliances are all delicate electronics. Be sure to pack up electric cords by winding them in loose loops around or next to the appliance, and secure the cord for packing and transit. Do not bend or fold cords; this can damage the cord for future use. Some small appliances can be disassembled for easier transit; unpacking will be easier if you label each box clearly with which parts for which appliances are inside.
  • Layer Like Items - If you have dish sets, storage container sets, and other items that easily stack, you should still use packing paper or bubble wrap between each layer. Another of our best packing tips for moving kitchen items that’s important to bear in mind throughout this process is to use additional packing material if you’re not sure if an item will stay safe during transit. Not using adequate packing materials can cause chipping or cracking in glass, ceramic, stoneware, and other kitchen items.
  • Use Kitchen Materials to Pack With - Remember that you can also use kitchen materials to help keep kitchen items safe. Kitchen towels, oven mitts, and other cloth and padded items can help keep kitchen items safe while you pack them with your kitchen supplies. Mark each box of your kitchen items “fragile” and “this side up”, using an extra layer of packing material on the bottom and top of the box.

 

Contact Great Plains Moving and Storage

As a leader among moving companies in Colorado, Great Plains Moving and Storage can help with all your household moving needs, including packing, unpacking, storage, and relocation services, and give you all the best packing tips for moving. If you’re getting ready to move into or out of the Brighton, CO, Denver, CO, or Colorado Springs, CO area, contact our local experts today to get started with

 

Published in Moving
Friday, 22 April 2016 18:21

Packing Your Computer

Packing desktop computers requires careful attention when moving. The last thing you want to find when you unpack your boxes is that your computer monitor has been damaged or that the main tower was tossed around in a loose box. Here are some things to consider when packing your computer.

Published in Moving
Tuesday, 12 January 2016 21:06

Tips for Packing Fragile Items

Items like lamps and china come in different shapes and sizes and require a bit more care when it comes to boxing them up for a move. Here are tips to get you started on packing your fragile items.

Published in Boxing Tips