Packing the dishes for a move
Packing fragile dishes during a move requires special attention. The risk of damaging your articles and other valuables during transport is high compared to other effects such as books or clothes.
Do you know how to pack your delicate items when moving? To avoid ending up with cracked or broken dishes, learn the best ways to pack dishes for your next move here.
Packing the dishes for a move: sort first!
The packaging of fragile dishes requires careful sorting before moving on to the boxing stage. Grouping all the items in an orderly fashion will make the packing process easier when moving. For example, you could divide the dishes into three categories:
- Small items: cups, glasses, bowls and jars, etc.
- Very fragile items: wine glasses, champagne flutes, saucers, etc.
- Large items: plates, pans, salad bowls, molds, etc.
Once this step is complete, it is time to carefully wrap the dishes before putting them in a box.
What material should be used for packaging fragile dishes?
To pack plates and other crockery items during a move, it is strongly advised to obtain professional quality tools and supplies. This will provide you with increased protection for your items during transport, and will make your job easier when packing.
Among the essential supplies for a successful move are:
- Bubble wrap, to cushion shocks and prevent breakage
- Newspaper and bath towels for added protection
- Adhesive tape, to firmly seal your boxes
- Labels to identify boxes and distinguish fragile items
Styrofoam particles (polystyrene packaging) will also be very practical to fill the empty spaces in the boxes and provide better protection.
Opt for moving boxes designed for dishes
Did you know that there are moving boxes specially designed for fragile objects? Rather than stacking your belongings haphazardly, boxes with custom storage crates help you fit more dishes into one box in an orderly fashion. In addition, mixed boxes offer the advantage of combining glasses and plates, thereby reducing the number of boxes to transport.
Using boxes designed to pack dishes and glasses during your move will save you time and avoid inconvenience!
Other practical tips and safety measures
To add even more precautions when packing dishes for a move, here are some expert tips you shouldn’t overlook:
- Identify your boxes with the mention “FRAGILE”
- Mention the direction in which each box should be placed
- Indicate the contents of each box and the room where to deposit it
- Group boxes containing items going in the same room
- Distribute the loads well, and above all do not overload the boxes
- If there is space left, fill it with polystyrene particles, paper or other less fragile items
- Stack the boxes with the heaviest on the bottom, and on the top for the most fragile items
Have your dishes packed by moving pros!
Make your life easier when moving. Ask the help of a professional and experienced team to pack your fragile items safely. At Déménagement Martineau, we offer our customers a service that is as attentive as it is efficient. Whether for a local move or a long distance move, with us, you are in good hands!
