(Newswire.net — November 8, 2018) — Are you wondering how to pack silverware for your upcoming move? In most homes, the kitchen is the busiest room. Opposed to common belief, the kitchen is among the toughest rooms in any house when it comes to packing. The kitchen has different kinds of silverware making it hard to figure out how you’re supposed to pack each one of them without causing damage. But the real challenge is posed by the sharp silverware, as you need to be extra careful with sharp objects like knives to avoid injuries and damages on the packing containers. Below are some tips to help you pack your silverware the proper way.
How to Pack Silverware
• Firstly, arrange your silverware into groups. For example, you have different kinds of knives in your kitchen. Arrange them into bread knives, steak knives, butter knives, etc. Repeat the same for all types of silverware until all the silverware are sorted out. In case you have vintage silverware, you should pack them separately to avoid scratches or potential damage caused by wrapping or packing them with other silverware.
• Use packing supplies which include packing tape, packing paper, and some bubble wrap. Sharp objects might need two or three layers of bubble wrap and packing paper to make sure that they are well wrapped. You can also make use of smaller boxes found in your kitchen to pack your silverware. But remember to line the box with a layer of bubble wrap, unprinted newspaper or packing paper to provide your silverware with some additional cushioning.
• As mentioned earlier, spread out your silverware on the paper, and begin rolling it from one of the ends until its completely wrapped in it. If you’re wrapping sharp objects like knives, use two or three layers of paper. Leave an inch or two in between the knives and roll them up.
• After you’re done, you’ll have rolls of different items, with each type of item wrapped up individually. You should then secure these rolls tightly together using either a packing tape or a packing wrap.
• As a safety precaution, you might want to add one layer of bubble wrap around the knives after you have tapped them together using packing paper or packing tape. This layer of bubble wrap will provide the extra cushioning needed to prevent your knives from damaging your packing boxes. You can also use old t-shirts or cloth towels in this case, these two are thick enough to prevent them from penetrating through the paper and damaging other silverware items in the process.
• When placing your silverware in the moving box after wrapping them well, put them on a layer of bubble wrap or packing paper. The bubble wrap should also be placed at the top and the bottom of the box.
So, Do You Know How to Pack Silverware?
When it comes to knowing how to pack silverware, you can always use plenty of filler or old clothes to cushion your belongings. This will not only protect your item but also prevent them from getting scratches and make your silverware boxes lighter! The above mentioned tips will assist you in packing your silverware without damaging them.