More Packing Tips for Appliances
The appliance age has changed the way we cook, clean, blend and heat and made our everyday lives more convenient. It also makes packing a little more of a hassle. Here are some more great packing tips for small and medium household appliances.
Packing Tips for Small and Medium Appliances
Small Appliances: Blenders, Toasters
What you will need: Tape, Packing paper or your own towels and linens, medium moving boxes. Do not use packing peanuts or shredded packing paper, which could get into the machines and cause damage unless you wrap your appliances in a plastic bag first.
How to pack them: Group kitchen appliances, like blenders and toasters, or other small household appliances, like hand-held vacuums and telephones, two or three to a box (make sure they are clean). Make certain the bottom of the box is securely taped, then pad the bottom of the box with wadded packing paper (not shredded) or with towels or sheets. Put the appliances in and pad them well all around with packing material. Put another layer of packing materials on top, seal the box, and mark it Kitchen Appliances.
Medium Appliances: Microwaves, larger toaster ovens, commercial coffee makers
What you will need: Tape, Packing paper, Medium to large sturdy moving box.
How to pack: Clean each appliance well. Remove any trays, racks or pots wich you should pack and label separately. Coil the cords and fasten to each appliance. Securely tape the bottom of the box then pad the bottom of the box inside with wadded packing paper. Place the appliance into the middle of the box and fill in all of the empty space around and on top of it with wadded packing paper. Securely seal the top of the box. Mark all sides of the box with bold arrows pointing upward and label it “Fragile – Microwave”