Your kitchen table serves as an excellent spot for packing all your
kitchen items. But to prevent scratching the table, you should cover the surface with
a blanket or thick pad.
Below are some instructions on packing items from your kitchen.
Click on an item for details:
Flatware
1. Place a sizeable stack of packing paper on the table.
2. Select a medium-sized carton and line the bottom with several layers of paper for cushioning.
3. Place one plate in the center of the paper.
4. Using at least two sheets, grasp one corner and pull the paper completely over the
plate.
5. Stack the second plate on the first and stretch the second corner over this plate.
6. Place the third plate on the stack, fold the remaining two corners over (one at a time) and fold each over the stack of plates.
7. Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper.
8. Re-wrap entire bundle with the same procedure described previously, then seal the
bundle with masking tape.
9. Place the bundle in the cartons so the plates are standing on edge. Never lay
flatware down. Dishes can tolerate greater stress standing on edge.
10. Follow the same procedure for all flatware, saucers, bread and butter dishes, etc.
Remember: heavy items on the bottom, lighter objects on the top.
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Glassware
Glassware, goblets and stemware, especially fine crystal, should be
handled with the utmost care and wrapped individually.
1. Place a liberal stack of wrapping paper on the table.
2. Starting from the corner closest to you, roll the glass diagonally across the stack
until sufficiently covered and cushioned. Fold excess paper over glass and tape securely.
3. Line packing carton liberally with cushioning material to reduce vibration and ensure
a safe ride.
4. Less expensive glasses and cups can be nested (one placed inside another) and
three or four wrapped in a bundle. Tear or cut some small sheets of paper and use at
least a couple pieces of paper between each glass/cup as a protective lining.
5. Take the first glass/cup and line it with a couple sheets of cut-up paper.
6. Place the second glass/cup inside the first one. Line with two more sheets of paper.
Insert next one.
7. Using your best judgment, nest three or four and lay them on your stack of wrapping
paper in a diagonal manner, off center, closer to your body.
8. Grasp two sheets at the corner closest to you and wrap around the glasses/cups.
9. Repeat the procedure with remaining corners of wrapping paper and roll into a bundle.
10. If you have collected liquor cartons with dividers — pack glasses, cups and
stemware in these or similar boxes. If your bundle does not fill to the top of the
compartment, add additional wadded-up paper to fill it to the top.
11. If you don't have liquor cartons — pack your glasses, cups, and stemware in
boxes with other dishes, fitting them in wherever you find spaces. Make sure these
articles are toward the top of your carton.
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Small Kitchen Appliances
It’s best to place items such as blenders, toasters, can openers,
coffee makers and other kitchen appliances together in one or two boxes (more if
necessary). This way, they will all be together when unpacking. Wrap each appliance
individually with two or three sheets of packing paper.
When all appliances have been packed, use wadded-up paper to fill in
small spaces. If you have a large amount of space left over, you can fill the carton
with items such as pots and pans.
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Pots and Pans
Approximately three pots or pans can be nested inside each other.
Tear or cut pieces of packing paper large enough to line two or three sheets in the
entire interior of the largest pan. Repeat the process and place pans upside down in
the middle of your paper stack. Use at least three sheets of paper to wrap the pans.
Start by grasping one corner of two or three sheets of paper, pulling
over and covering the pans. Pull the next three corners over one at a time, then seal
the bundle with tape. Pack in a medium-sized carton. Use the same procedure for large
bowls.
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Miscellaneous Items
- Boxed foods (cereals or rice): Seal all open boxes with tape. There is no need to
wrap them when packing. Note: If your shipment is going into storage, do not pack
boxed foods because they might attract rodents or insects.
- Spices: Make sure all cans are closed and will not leak. When in doubt,
seal with tape.
- Canister sets: Contents may be left in canisters and sealed with tape.
Each canister should be individually wrapped with packing paper.
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