How to Pack Kitchen Supplies

How to Pack Kitchen Supplies

Admin | October 2, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

One of the most time-consuming tasks can be packing up your kitchen. Kitchen items like plates, cups, and appliances may take up to prevent damage.  This becomes a bigger problem when you realize the variety of shapes and sizes of the items that need to be packed. In this blog, we will discuss how to store kitchen supplies cautiously and ensure that everything arrives at your new place all in one piece. 

At StorPlace Self Storage, we know the kitchen is one of the most challenging rooms to pack. Whether you’re storing your items temporarily or transporting them to your new home, this guide will provide practical tips and strategies to make the process easier.

1. Preparing to Pack Your Kitchen

Before you start, consider cleaning your kitchen and setting everything in your cabinets, cupboards, and the pantry in front of you. Take this time to decide what you’ll keep and part with. Moving is the perfect opportunity to get rid of unused or expired items.

Steps To Organize Your Kitchen:

  • Sort Items: When starting to organize your kitchen you should sort it into three piles, trash, keep, maybe. 
  • Throw Out Expired Food: Throw out expired food before the move.
  • Leave Space For The Important Items: When you are in the process of moving, make sure to pack the essentials when it comes time to eat like utensils, plates, and cups.

Taking the time to get these items sorted and ready to go will save you a lot of time when it comes to moving. 

2. Packing Supplies You'll Need

To properly pack your kitchen, gather all the necessary packing materials before you start. Having the right supplies helps prevent damage to fragile and valuable items.

Essential Packing Supplies:

  • Boxes: You’ll need different sized boxes. We recommend Medium-sized to small boxes for dishes, while large boxes can be used for lighter, bulkier items like plastic food containers.
  • Bubble Wrap: You will need materials to protect your investments. Purchase a barrier to protect your items from damage.
  • Packing Tape: Have good quality packing tape to perfectly seal off your investments.
  • Marker for Labeling: When putting away your items, label each box and its contents.
  • Dividers for Glassware: There are special dividers you could purchase that help with organizing glassware. 

3. Checklist for Kitchen Packing

On a moving day, you will have items that you need to make a list of to remember how they were oriented at your original place.

Final Packing Tips:

  • Have a box ready of items you’ll need to cook meals at your new place.
  • Test that your boxes can withhold the items inside them without damage.
  • Take pictures of how electronics are assembled while you disassemble them.

12. Storing Your Kitchen Items at StorPlace Self Storage

Suppose you are downsizing to a new place. You will most likely need a place to store all the extra items you have gathered over the years. With StorPlace Self Storage, we offer the perfect solution for any storing occasion. 

Why Choose StorPlace for Your Storage Needs:

  • Climate-Controlled Units: If you have items you wish to store that need to be stored at a controlled temperature, our climate controlled storage units can do the job.
  • Flexible Rental Options: We offer both short-term and long-term storage.
  • Convenient Location: Our Murfreesboro location on 138 Veterans Pkwy is easily accessible, making it simple to store your kitchen supplies while in transition.


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