A Conversation for Tips on Moving House

Packing crockery

Post 1

Is mise Duncan

Very delicate and precious glass and china should be put in boxes filled with soap flakes (not persil tablets smiley - winkeye ) and sealed with parcel tape.


Packing crockery

Post 2

Wand'rin star

Gosh - well-remembered. This tip may have been overtaken by bubble wrap, but we've been in a lot of countries where that is not yet available smiley - star
Plates should be stacked with paper towels between them - or J cloths - and sellotaped together. Likewise saucers,dishes etc.
Paper towels or J cloths rather than newspaper as you will have something to start the cleaning the other end and you won't need to wash the china before you can use it.


Packing crockery

Post 3

tacsatduck- beware the <sheep> lie

or only buy plastic plates and stuff thats what I do then again I am a guy and I have moved like 10 or 11 times in the last 5 years


Packing crockery

Post 4

Mother of God, Empress of the Universe

I stick wrapped bundles of plates in my big pots for additional protection and to save space. Also put smaller things inside bigger things whenever possible. It can be a bit disorganized when unpacking, but I always plan for a couple days of ordering meals whenever I move. I pack the coffee maker, giant cup and sugar in one box. As long as I can find that box I'll survive the disruption. smiley - smiley


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