{"id":564,"date":"2026-03-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=564"},"modified":"2026-03-12T07:39:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:39:16","slug":"how-to-pack-dishes-for-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-pack-dishes-for-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Dishes for Moving\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The kitchen is typically the last room customers pack in their old home, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the first room they unpack in their new home\u00a0since it holds plenty of\u00a0items\u00a0they\u00a0use daily.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0opening a kitchen box, and you find a broken dish,\u00a0it can put a damper on the rest of your unpacking.\u00a0You\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0have to end up in this situation again. With\u00a0our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0advice,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0set yourself up for success\u00a0when you learn how to pack dishes for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Pack Dishes for Moving: Packing Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Standard-Sized-Moving-Boxes\/Medium-Moving-Box\/?id=2793&amp;utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=howtopackdishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moving boxes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Tape\/Box-Packaging-Paper-Tape\/?mid=143&amp;utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=howtopackdishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paper packing tape<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/Packing-Paper-(10lb-pack)\/?id=4817&amp;utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=howtopackdishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Packing paper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/100-Foot-Enviro-Bubble-Bulk-Roll\/?mid=844&amp;utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=howtopackdishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enviro-Bubble\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/Dish-Saver-Kit\/?id=2577&amp;utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=howtopackdishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dish&nbsp;saver packing kit with moving box<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/Box-Markers-With-Knife\/?id=2283&amp;utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=howtopackdishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Box markers with knife<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\u00a0Do\u00a0I\u00a0Pack\u00a0Dishes\/Plates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll\u00a0pack plates by putting each plate into the center of a sheet (or stack of sheets)\u00a0of\u00a0packing\u00a0paper.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0fold one corner over the dishes and keep repeating until\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0wrapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can wrap one dish at a time or four dishes at a time. If you wrap four dishes at a time,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0want at least two or three sheets of packing paper between each layer of plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0done wrapping the paper,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0tape it securely. Then\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0stack the plates vertically in the box. Stacking plates vertically is important because plates are much more likely to break when placed flat into a box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\u00a0Do I\u00a0Pack\u00a0Bowls?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow the same steps as plates to pack a bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to make sure the inside of the bowl is wrapped. The main difference is if you want to pack bowls together vs. Individually,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0want to only wrap two or three bowls together at one time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\u00a0Do I\u00a0Pack\u00a0Glasses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All glasses should be packed individually. You should never pack two or more glasses together at the same time.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0also want to make sure some packing paper is wrapped on the inside and outside of the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\u00a0Do I\u00a0Pack\u00a0Pots and\u00a0Pans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pack pots together if\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0similar in size. Start by wrapping the largest pot, then wrap the smaller pot and put it into the larger pot and then repeat so forth. You also should wrap any lids individually, but you can flip the\u00a0pot\u2019s\u00a0lid upside down on the pot\u00a0and\u00a0then tape them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For pans, you can wrap them individually.\u00a0If your pan has a\u00a0lid, you can wrap it in packing paper and tape the lid to the pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\u00a0Do I\u00a0Pack\u00a0Silverware?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can wrap silverware in packing paper. One of the best ways to pack silverware and to save space is to pack silverware into your food\u00a0containers.\u00a0They\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0get damaged,\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0be safely secured, and\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0save space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\u00a0Do I\u00a0Pack\u00a0Knives?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pack similar sized knives together by\u00a0taping\u00a0the edges and then wrap\u00a0them\u00a0in packing paper. Otherwise, pack the knife individually. Another tip is to put a rubber band around the handle, so you know where to carefully grab it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If possible, your knives should be placed into a large storage container.\u00a0If they\u00a0have to\u00a0be placed by themselves in a box, place the knives with the sharp edge facing down.\u00a0This way when you go down to grab them, you\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0accidentally hurt\u00a0yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My\u00a0Box\u00a0Is\u00a0Packed\u00a0Securely\u00a0With\u00a0My\u00a0Dishes,\u00a0What\u2019s\u00a0Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll\u00a0tape the top of the box securely, so the flaps\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0open.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0write on the side of the box and on the top of the box what items are inside and be sure to note that\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a fragile box. Make sure you have an arrow pointing up on the side of the box, so someone knows how to carry it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving Help\u00a0Assists How to Pack\u00a0Dishes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help<\/a>\u00a0has many Service Providers who offer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/services-offered\/packing-unpacking\/\">packing\u00a0and unpacking<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/services-offered\/loading-unloading\/\">loading\u00a0and\u00a0unloading services<\/a>. If\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0rather have a professional handle\u00a0the &#8220;how to pack dishes for moving\u201d part of your move, you\u00a0can find a Service Provider on the Moving Help Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the same Service Provider offers packing services, you can add that service\u00a0to\u00a0your reservation along with the loading and unloading services. They can pack your fragile items and load them onto a truck, trailer, or U-Box\u00a0storage container\u00a0and unload them at your destination\u00a0on\u00a0one trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Packing Dishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Some Quick Packing Alternatives?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use towels, dish clothes, linens, or clothes to help with the padding of your dishes without\u00a0spending\u00a0money on packing paper and Enviro-Bubble.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a quick, cost-saving alternative when packing dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Pack Dishes Vertically or Horizontally?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should pack dishes\u00a0vertically over\u00a0horizontally. Plates especially need to be packed vertically to keep them less likely from breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is There Anything I Should Do Before I Begin Packing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the key to successfully packing is starting off with a sturdy box.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0want to tape the bottom of the box securely along the flaps with two or three strips of\u00a0tape. You also can tape one strip horizontally on the bottom of the box and then tape around the edges on the bottom of the box with the other strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0want to use your packing paper by crushing it up and putting it at the bottom of the box. You also can use towels or dish clothes to create a cushioned base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Excess Space in Cell Dividers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Kitchen-Moving-Boxes\/Cell-Kit\/?id=2424&amp;utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=howtopackdishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cell dividers<\/a>\u00a0for your cups, but you\u00a0pack\u00a0all your cups and still have a couple of spots left in your cell dividers you can pack other fragile items, such as ornaments,\u00a0that\u2019ll\u00a0fit into the cell divider\u2019s space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Should I Pack My Box?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always pack your box with your heaviest kitchen items going toward the bottom of the box and your lightest items going toward the top of the box. 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