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Pots and Pans:
Use a medium or large moving box to pack pots and pans. Wrap each one individually and nest them in each other to maximize space. Wrap lids in paper and place them in same box. Once the box is packed, give the box a little shake. Remember, if it rattles, place more packing paper in the box. A rattling box is an open invitation for damage to occur. If items can’t move there is less chance of something getting damaged, especially with fragile items
Food:
Non-perishables can be boxed in small and medium moving boxes. Pack boxes right to the top to reduce shifting and to prevent collapsing of the box. Tape all bottle tops to prevent leaking. If a top is loose, secure it with packing tape or reconsider packing it - it is never worth risking damage to multiple boxes due to one leak!
It is not necessary to wrap food boxes and plastic jars in paper.
Perishables from the refrigerator should be placed in a cooler on the day of the move.
Dishes, Plates, Glasses, and Fine China:
Use a "dish pack for china and other fragile items. The dish pack box is a double-wall box; all other boxes have single-wall construction. You can wrap up to 6 plates, saucers, and bowls together in one bundle placing 1 or 2 pieces of paper between each and then wrapping entire bundle in 2 more sheets and then taping. Plates, bowls, platters and other flat items should always be packed vertically on end to prevent breakage in the event a box is dropped or jarred. Never place these items horizontally in a moving box.
The first or bottom tier of the dish pack should contain heavier items such as large plates and platters. The second tier can include bread plates, saucers, and soup bowls. The top tier should be reserved for glasses, cups or stemware.Crumpled paper must be placed above and below each tier.
Glasses and Stemware:
For a glass or a piece of stemware, first wrap each piece loosely in a sheet of packing paper. Then, wrap the item more tightly in a second sheet. Glasses and stemware should always be positioned on their base in the dish pack. Before sealing the moving box, put a layer of cushioning material on top of the glasses. However, be careful not to put too much cushioning on the top of a box that contains extremely delicate stemware. The extra paper on the top may actually press down too much into the box, placing unnecessary and excessive pressure on top of the stemware.
Use as much paper as is necessary to cover items. Paper may seem expensive but replacing items can be more expensive.
Be sure to keep the tops and bottoms of pieces such as ceramic cookie jars or teapots together in the same bundle. If there is the possibility of an item being damaged, wrap them separately but pack them in the same box.
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