Broken dishes are almost always a packing problem, not a moving problem. Pack fragiles the way the pros do and they will arrive in one piece.
Use the right box
Fragile items want small, strong boxes — not big ones. A heavy, half-empty large box flexes and cracks its contents. Dish-pack and mirror cartons exist for a reason; they are worth it.
The wrapping order
- Line the bottom of the box with crushed paper or padding.
- Wrap each item individually — never stack bare dishes.
- Stand plates on their edge, like records, not flat.
- Fill every gap so nothing can shift.
- Top with padding, then close and label.
Plates packed flat crack under their own weight. Stood vertically and individually wrapped, they survive almost anything.
Don't forget
- Label every fragile box on the top and two sides.
- Pack electronics in foam and original boxes where possible.
- Tape a photo of complex setups (TV cables) inside the box.
If it feels like a lot, it is — packing a kitchen alone can take hours. That is exactly why our packing service exists.
What pros never do
Never pack a fragile box heavy — a half-empty large box flexes and cracks its contents. Never stack bare dishes flat. And never skip the label: a box that is not marked fragile will get stacked at the bottom. Small habits like these are why professionally packed fragiles almost never break.
By the numbers
Key takeaways
- Use small, strong boxes for heavy and fragile items
- Wrap each piece individually and stand plates on edge
- Fill every gap so nothing can shift
- Label fragile boxes on the top and two sides
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