How to Pack Dishes for Moving so They Don’t Break

The Bear Hug Technique for Packing Dishes

One of the best techniques for the safe packing of dishes is called “bear hug.” Here’s how to employ it:

• Take a medium box and place the packing paper on the bottom,
• Grab another piece of paper and place one plate in the middle,
• Wrap it tightly from all sides pulling corners over the center of the plate, firmly enveloping it – just like in a bear hug,
• Put the next piece of wrapping paper in the center of the wrapped plate and repeat the process,
• Pack a stack of 3 or 4 plates on top of each other,
• With a separate piece of packing paper, wrap the entire bundle and don’t go easy on the tape,
• Put the bundle of dishes in the box stacked vertically,
• Fill the box with bundles until all the dishes are fitting in snugly,
• Reinforce the sides inside with more packing paper and crumple up the paper and put it on the top,
• Tape it up, reinforcing the seams on the cardboard box, and label it “Fragile,” and “This Side Up.”

The Blanket Technique for Packing Dishes

The “blanket technique” for packing dishes is very similar to the bear hug, with one critical difference. Wrap each plate individually with packing paper. Then use one huge piece of packing paper and place the plate on the left side of the paper. Fold it on top of the paper and place another single wrapped dish on top. Fold again. The end result should be a zig-zagged pattern and snuggly placed wrapped dishes inside. Repeat the process from steps 7 through 10 – stacking dishes in a box and securing it with more crumpled paper and plenty of tape.

Never Enough Bubble Wrap

Packing dishes in bubble wrap is a great way to keep them from breaking. You will need to use a lot of bubble wrap, so make sure you have enough before you start packing. Start by wrapping each dish and placing them in a box. Make sure there is plenty of bubble wrap between each dish. If there isn’t, use more to fill in the gaps.

Lastly, when in doubt, just add more bubble wrap.

How to Pack Glasses for Moving

There is nothing more heartbreaking (get it? 😀 ) than packing your glasses for moving abroad and having them break in transit. We all have that one favorite coffee mug we love to abuse with copious amounts of caffeine, and it would be a real shame if it would get damaged. Here are a few tips on how to pack your glasses so that they don’t break during your move:

• Use packing paper to wrap each glass individually,
• Wrap the glass tightly in the paper, making sure there are no air bubbles,
• Tape the wrapping paper securely around the glass,
• Repeat the process with as many glasses as you have,
• Put the wrapped glasses in a box and fill any remaining space with packing peanuts or bubble wrap,
• Tape up the box and label it “Fragile – Glasses.”

You can also use paper towels to wrap up the glasses or even regular towels. Wrap them all individually to prevent them from scratching each other.

The Best Tips and Tricks for Packing Dishes so they Don’t Break

If you leave too much room inside the box, aka using boxes that are too large and not filled with enough packing paper or secured enough, the plates can easily get broken during the move. On the other hand, if you pack them too tightly, without some moderate amount of breathing room, the other stuff stacked on the box can easily damage the plates.

Stacking the plates flat out and not vertically often leads to dishes breaking in the transport Don’t pack fine items unwrapped next to one another. They could get scratched and damaged. Always put the heavier items on the bottom, and build your way up with lighter items.

There is never too much wrapping paper and packing peanuts involved when packing fragile china and dishes. Fill any empty spaces in the box with packing peanuts or newspaper. This will help to keep the dishes from shifting around and breaking during transit.

Don’t skimp and make sure that everything is reinforced and secured with enough tape – especially the seams and the top.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to label your boxes! Write FRAGILE in big, bold letters so that it cannot be missed.

Super Pro Tip: Use corrugated boxes for the best way to pack dishes.

Let’s Wrap it Up

So if you’re in the process of moving and need to pack your dishes, be sure to give a call to a professional international moving company. Its movers will provide you with professional packing service, as well as overseas vehicle shipping and more than convenient storage facilities. They’ll make sure that your kitchenware arrives at your new home safe and sound. In the meantime, check the web for more helpful tips on how to make your move across the world as smooth as possible.

And don’t forget – you can always get a free quote for your upcoming move!