Especially when a long-distance move is involved, the kitchen is the most complex room to pack. Bring a collection of size boxes to the other rooms and pack up accordingly, ensuring to safely wrap fragile items makes it simple. Usually, a little extra time investing in the move is organizing the contents, but the dedication is very worth-while when it comes time to unpack at the new home. When it comes to the kitchen, special methodical techniques and execution is required for a successful move. Everything kept in the kitchen often needs extra preparations for safety, such as glassware, dishes, kitchen aids, appliances, and so on. However, few want to waste the hundreds of dollars’ worth of food when it comes the pantry and fridge/freezer items. With this in mind, we at Excalibur Moving & Storage would like to provide tips on packing the pantry.
Eat Perishable & Other Food Before Moving
Keep in mind that food expires and according to safety standards, packing the food is applicable some of the time. When the moving date is marked on the calendar, it is recommended that you start to use up the food reserves. Be sure to use any perishables, as they will not be suitable for moving at all. If you insist on hauling the pantry goods with on your long-distance move, pay attention to the expiration date and only start to pack the food that have an expiration of 6 months or more. Begin with unopened items and spices jars for simplicity. Leave the food that is open or expires sooner than the 6 months to the side. Also, long-distance moves are influenced by weight, keep that in mind as you weigh up the canned goods as it might be cheaper to donate it to shelters or give it away to friends and family.
How Do You Pack Non-Perishable Foods for Moving?
For packing your pantry, plastic bins with snapping lids are ideal. Plastic bins with secure lids will deter any insect infestations. Cardboard boxes will not likely be able to handle the weight of the food in the pantry. Be sure your bins are tightly packed, and the box is organized and tidy to avoid messes in transit. To seal open ingredients or food to the food that you must keep, utilize Tupperware or Zip-lock bags. Ensure to stack heavier boxes on the bottom and line them up tightly against them. To help the movers, label bins “kitchen” and “fragile” at the very least.
How Do You Get Rid of Food in Fridge & Freezer Before Moving?
Any food left in the fridge and freezer are not qualified to be moved in a long-distance move. If there is any left by moving day, see if there are centers or facilities that except perishable donations or offer them to a friend or family member. The other alternative would be to simply toss it. Any food that will expire before you have to use it once you have moved is not worth investing in the cost to move, toss it, donate it, or give it away. You can contact the shelters or facilities for specifications on acceptable donations and if they have the resources to pick it up.
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