When you are planning on moving, the thought of packing brings on a whole new level of dread. It can be a tedious job that takes a lot of time and planning. One of the most challenging parts of your home to pack up is the kitchen. Honestly, the biggest reason that many people feel this way is because your kitchen is truly the heart of your home. You more than likely use most things in your kitchen on a daily basis. Prodigy Moving & Storage is here to share some tips to help make packing up your kitchen easier.

Have the Right Packing Materials

The first thing that yo need to do is make sure you have all the right packing materials. This will require some planning and gathering. Some of the things that you need to make sure you have would be:
– Boxes
– Packing paper/bubble wrap
– Glass & dish dividers
– Packing tape
– Markers

Sort & Declutter

Before you can truly start to pack up a kitchen, you need to do some sorting and decluttering. This is a great time to get rid of the appliances, dishes, and storage containers that you don’t use often. You can start to pack up the things that you don’t use often as well. This might include seasonal dishes, extra dishes and glassware, as well as decorative items.

Pack Fragile Items

When you are getting closer to move day, you can start packing up the fragile things that you use on a regular basis. Here are some tips to make sure you don’t break any of these items during the move:
– Wrap all of the items individually
– Utilize glass or dish dividers in your boxes
– Pack plates vertically rather than laying them down horizontally
– Fill all the empty spaces in the box with packing paper

Pack Up Appliances

There are several appliances that are used in the kitchen that will need to be packed up. If you have toasters, blenders, air fryers and other small appliances like this, it can be helpful if you have the original boxes to put them in. Otherwise, try to find boxes that are close to the size of the appliance to make moving it easier.

Label Boxes Clearly

It is vital that you label the boxes in your kitchen clearly. Make sure you are writing a detailed list of the items that you have put in the boxes. You will be so happy that you did once you get to your new place. It will make unpacking a much simpler process.

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If you are getting ready to move, you can turn to Prodigy Moving & Storage to help make it easier. We will pack up your kitchen and every other area of your home so that you can focus on the other aspects of your move. Call us today!