How to pack glass for moving

Packing Glass For A Move

Moving is never simple, and this is because certain aspects of the process are more complex than others. You can choose to hire movers or follow moving tips to save money, but eventually, you'll have to get down to packing. Some people do this for a living and can take the process off your hands.

But if you're doing it on your own, there are several packing tips to keep in mind. Certain aspects of packing are more straightforward than others. Packing clothes is the easiest part; prepping furniture for a move is more complicated, and then there is the challenging task of packing dishes, glasses, plates, and other breakables.

This article will guide you on how to pack glass for moving. Follow these packing recommendations for glasses and plates to avoid losing all of your kitchen's valuables on the way to your new house.

How To Pack Glass And Other Breakables For A Move

Step One: Prepare

As soon as you have a list of all of your items and know how you want to pack them, it's vital that you also plan how to carry out the packing. Don't underestimate the process, nor do you need to spend hours on this part; knowing the specifics of how to pack dishes is an integral part of what needs to be done.

Familiarise yourself with last-minute moving techniques if you plan to use your drinkware until the last minute or if a day is sufficient. Regardless of the circumstances, you have to clearly outline when and how to pack your glasses and keep the packed glass safe until you arrive at your new home.

Step Two: Gather necessary materials

Packing materials are crucial because if you do not have high-quality materials, you risk screwing up things. We'll get to boxes later, but first, let's discuss moving basics and all the fantastic stuff you'll need before embarking on your journey. You will need the following packing products to efficiently pack glassware:

• Packing paper: The more, the better (go for eco-friendly varieties).
• Tape: You'll need tape for everything, so be sure to add it to your moving binder.
• Buy high-quality markers or other permanent marking instruments.
• Packing peanuts: If you want to fill empty space and lessen the possibility of items moving, colliding, and breaking, you use packing peanuts.
• Bubble wrap: You need this if you wish to be particularly cautious with highly breakable items.

Moving boxes for glassware should be one of your top priorities when planning your relocation. Many people get too preoccupied with other responsibilities to the point where they get late finding moving boxes in time. They accept anything because they are rushed for time.

You can avoid these mistakes by following the recommendations below:

• Use old storage containers or containers, but make sure they are strong.
• Buy dish boxes if you wish to follow the rules of packing glassware strictly.
• Use cell dividers to fit items in packing boxes.
• Go for smaller and mid-sized boxes, as they will serve, because the more you load into one box, the more room you leave for complications.

Step Three: Arrange glasses in packing boxes

Packaging delicate objects like glassware takes talent, and now that you have the materials, it is time to do the packing. The following is a simplified sequence of how to pack glassware safely during relocation.

Tape packing boxes firmly

A layer of tape along the box flaps is insufficient to protect sensitive things. After taping over the seam (some experts say it takes a few rounds), put another strip across the box perpendicular to the box flaps to support the bottom.

Fill boxes with packing paper

Add a layer of thick packing paper a few inches (centimetres) to give them more cushion before placing the plates in the box. This will assist in absorbing any shock while moving the box and placing it on a hard surface.

Pack plates first

Start with heavier plates because they are typically the largest. Wrap each dish individually to keep them from colliding with one another. When you have a set of four separately wrapped, wrap and tape them all together. Place them in the box vertically, not horizontally as they would be on a shelf, but as you would fill a dishwasher.

Cram any remaining space with extra packing paper once a box is full (this is an excellent place to use newspaper) and ready to transit. Tape boxes shut and mark them, making sure "Fragile" and "This Way Up" are clearly visible.

Pack bowls next

Bowls may be piled on top of plates or stored in separate boxes. Wrap each bowl individually, as you would do for plates, and scrunch some excess paper around the outside for more padding.

Pack bowls horizontally, not nested within one another, although two layers can be stacked on their sides. Add packing paper between layers at all times to minimise damage. Then tape and label as you did when packing the dishes.

Organise and pack glasses

Glasses are the lightest and most delicate dishes, so they must be placed on top. Wrap each one individually with extra crumpled paper around the outside. Because glasses are fragile, they should be packed in a single layer on their sides and not stacked or put inside each other.

You want your glasses to be as secure as possible, so shake the box a little when you believe it's full. Add additional packing paper if you hear glasses clanging about. When everything is secure, seal the outside of the box with more tape than you think is necessary.

Label everything properly before you shift boxes to the loading area. You don't want anything to shatter because you (or a mover) overlooked the "Fragile" notice and placed a big box on top of your dishes or because you accidentally hoisted it off the truck upside down because the "This Side Up" wasn't large enough.

How To Pack Special Glasses When Moving

Wine glasses

Choose the right box

Using the correct box is one of the most important ways to keep your wine glasses from breaking or getting crushed. You need a box that can hold your glasses and is big enough to hold them. We recommend a "dish pack" box because it has double-thick walls and is 5.2 cubic feet (0.1 cubic metres) high.

Get wrapping materials

Once you have the correct box, you can get the materials you need to wrap and protect the glasses. You'll need lots of packing paper. Get plain, recyclable packing paper instead of newspaper, so you don't have to spend time washing all your stemware.

Wrap items

Lay wine glasses flat on packing paper. Next, grab a corner of the packing paper and roll the glass in it. Make sure to fold the sides of the paper like you would when wrapping a burrito. Keep rolling the glass over the paper until the end of the paper is reached.

Place the glass, which is now wrapped in packing paper, back on another piece of horizontal packing paper and roll it up again. Repeat three-five times with more sheets of packing paper (depending on the thickness of the glass) until the glass is adequately secured and cushioned.

Repeat this for each glass of wine. Write "Glass" on the outside of your "burrito" package, so it doesn't get thrown away with the extra packing paper. Use packing paper to protect the bottom of the box before you put any of the wrapped wine glasses in the box.

If you are using cardboard inserts, place one layer of inserts on top of the packing paper and one wrapped glass in each cardboard insert. Place wrapped glasses in the box vertically in a single layer if you aren't using the cardboard inserts. Make sure they are standing and not lying down. They are safer when they are standing up.

Layer and repeat

Now, place a sheet of packing paper on top once the first layer is done. Add more inserts or stand the glasses up on their sides. Keep adding layers like this until the box is full.

Stuff empty space

Once the box is full, use crumpled packing paper to fill any space. The layer of crumpled paper will protect and cushion the glasses even more.

Tape and move

Finally, tape the box shut and let the movers take care of moving it to your new home. Make sure that each side of the box says "FRAGILE Wine Glasses" and has an arrow pointing up. Also, write the name of the room in your new home where you want the box to go, such as "kitchen" or "dining room."

Cups and mugs

Pad and get the boxes ready

Put crumpled packing paper, newspaper, or packing peanuts at the bottom of your box. If you're using a cell box, put a paper ball at the bottom of each cell.

Properly tape the bottom seal

Make sure your box is strong enough to last the move by adding more packing tape to the bottom seal.

Wrap the cups and mugs in bubble wrap

Roll up some bubble wrap (or packing paper, if you prefer) and put it in the coffee mug or tea cup. This will hold up the space in the cup and keep it from breaking with even a minor hit. You should also put some bubble wrap or packing paper between the cup and the handle, so the handle doesn't break off.

When packing mugs and cups, you need to wrap the whole thing in a few layers of bubble wrap after you've used packing paper to protect it. Most of the time, two to three layers are suggested. Wrap the mug in several layers to protect it even more, and then use packing tape to keep the layers together, so they don't come apart during the move.

Place mugs or cups in moving boxes

You'll put the mugs or cups on the bed of packing peanuts or packing paper you've made at the bottom of the box. Next, place a layer of bubble wrap above the packing peanuts or packing paper to keep them in place and protect the mug.

Your mug could touch the bottom of the box. This is if the things at the bottom of the box move around during the move. When you put the mugs in the box next to each other, the bubble wrap you wrapped around each one will help protect them from each other.

Tape and label your boxes

Once your mugs and cups are in the box, seal them tightly with packing tape. Next, write what's inside and where it's going on the outside. Also, write "Fragile" and "This Side Up" with an arrow pointing to where you want the box to be carried and set down.

Hire A Moving Company To Pack Your Belongings

Dealing with glasses and other breakables when you are moving can be very challenging, and the last thing you want to experience is arriving at your destination and noticing that some of your valuables made of glass are broken. This article provided enough insight into how to pack your glasses and other breakables when moving to avoid breaking them.

However, sometimes it is always best to hire a professional to assist you when doing delicate tasks such as arranging, packing, and moving glasses and other fragile items. A professional knows what to do and what not to do, and you can easily rest assured knowing that by hiring the right moving company to move your glassware, their safety is guaranteed!