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Packing Glassware

Glassware and other breakables should be packed with care because they can be damaged easily. So, you should plan to spend additional time and get some extra packing materials for the process.

The first step is to find sturdy moving boxes. It is a good idea to have an inner and an outer box for packing glassware for more protection. There are specialized boxes available for packing glassware and they are your best option. Specialty box stores sell them and they have numerous cells inside the box for every individual item. Once the boxes are obtained, the next step is to prepare them for packing. The bottom of the box should be lined with paper and other packing materials. Crumpled paper is better than neatly folded paper because it can absorb the shock better during transit. If you have young children around, you can keep an eye on them by having them help out with paper crumpling.

The next step is to prepare the glassware for packing. This is a good time to discard or donate unwanted glassware to save time, effort and space. Good glassware that has never been used can be given to local charities so that it can be used by those who need it. You can pack the remaining glassware, starting with the sturdiest at the bottom. The most fragile items can be placed on the top. Each and every item should be wrapped in paper and more than one sheet should be used for fragile items. The open end of the dishes should be stuffed with more paper for cushioning. As you wrap each sheet, roll the entire glassware in the sheet and tuck the remaining paper on the sides. In general, more wrapping and crumpling is better for the glassware.

If you have a specialty packing box with cells, then you can place one glassware item in each cell and add packing material on the bottom, sides and top of each cell. It is not recommended to have more than one item in the same cell because there is a possibility that they may collide during transit. After packing all the glassware in the cells, more packing materials should be placed on top for additional protection. Finally, the box should be sealed using packing tapes and marked as “Fragile – Glassware” to help the movers to know to handle it properly.

This is a tricky process that can take up a lot of your time and energy. If you feel you are not up to it, then you can always get in touch with one of the reputable moving companies in our network and they will be more than happy to pack it for you. They are licensed and experienced technicians who know how to handle your glassware and you can take their help.