Packing Small Kitchen Appliances for Moving

Clean and Dry Before Packing

Residual moisture leads to mold, especially if appliances sit in boxes for a few days. Clean each appliance thoroughly, dry it completely, and leave lids open overnight before packing. Empty and defrost any appliance with a water reservoir. This is particularly important for Montreal moves in humid summer months.

Wrap and Box Each Appliance

If you still have the original box, use it. Otherwise, wrap each appliance in bubble wrap, secure loose parts like blender blades separately, and place the unit in a box that fits snugly. Wind cords neatly and tape them to the appliance body — dangling cords get snagged and damaged. Glass carafes from coffee makers should be wrapped and packed separately.

Decide What to Keep

Moving is a great time to audit your small appliances. That bread maker gathering dust on top of the fridge? The second blender you never use? Sell them on Facebook Marketplace or donate to a local Montreal charity. Every appliance you eliminate saves packing time, box space, and moving weight — all of which translate to savings on moving day.