Moving isn't a simple process and with nearly 4 million Canadians moving per year, that's a lot of stress.
Out of every room in the home, packing your kitchen for a move is the most difficult. Follow our guide on packing up your kitchen to ease some of that moving stress.
STEP 1: GATHER SUPPLIES
First, you need to gather all of the necessary materials you'll need to pack and organize your kitchen. Here's what you need:
Boxes
Markers
Packing tape
Packing paper
Bubble wrap
Cell kits for glass and stemware
Labels
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STEP 2: ORGANIZE
Organizing makes packing easier.
Go through every cupboard in your kitchen and set aside anything you plan to sell, donate to local charities, or give away. Plan a garage sale or find a charity to donate unneeded items.
STEP 3: PUT ASIDE ESSENTIALS
Don't leave packing until the last minute. Pack ahead of time and leave out essential items to pack last. Pack these items in a separate box for your last few days before moving and your first day or two in your new home.
STEP 4: START PACKING
Clear off space on your counters, have packing materials ready, and start emptying your cupboards. The kitchen is full of fragile items and objects of different shapes and sizes that need to be packed appropriately.
Here's how to properly pack items without damage:
Small Appliances
Before packing, make sure your smaller appliances are clean and free of debris. Grab some bubble wrap and start wrapping your appliances. Use their original box or a medium-sized moving box for storage.
Once they're in the moving box, use packing paper to fill any gaps.
Cutlery
Forks, spoons, and serving utensils can be separated and stored in large plastic zipper bags or use plastic wrap around the utensil tray and lay it flat in the moving box.
Wrap knives in a few layers of packing paper and make sure they are completely covered. Secure the roll with packing tape.
Plates and Bowls
Wrap each individual plate and bowl in packing paper and stack them in your moving box. Use bubble wrap, dishtowels, or clothing to fill in the gaps around your dishware. Make sure they are tightly packed to prevent damage during the moving process.
Pots and Pans
Grab large boxes and start stacking your pots and pans.
Wrap glass lids in packing paper and place underneath the handles to prevent them from moving. Use extra packing paper to fill large gaps around glass lids.
Glassware
Place cell kits inside your moving box and wrap each glass. If you don't have dividers, wrap individual glasses, and fill in the extra space with bunched packing paper. Don't stack glasses on top of each other and don't forget to mark the box as fragile.
Spices
Opened spice containers are at risk of opening and making a mess.
Make sure lids are screwed tight and wrap each container in plastic wrap. If you have glass bottles, use packing paper. Put your wrapped spice containers in zipped plastic bags to keep them contained and into a moving box.
START PACKING YOUR KITCHEN FOR A MOVE
Packing your kitchen for a move is by far the most difficult and time-consuming room but following this guide should ease your stress.
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