If you think you can't pack your fine wines and liquor, think again! Use this step-by-step guide to safely packing breakable bottles to ensure it all arrives safely.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: No set time.
Here's How:
- Check your inventory and determine what you really want to keep before you start packing. Liquor and wine bottles are heavy and if you're paying per pound to move them, consider what is worth moving and what isn't.
- Use a divided/cell box that you can get free from a specialty wine shop or liquor store, or purchase a cell kit from a moving store. Use smaller boxes so they are easy to lift and carry.
- Secure your box well. Tape the bottom and/or reinforce it by lining the inside bottom with cardboard. Check your box to make sure it will hold the weight. Don't use a box that is worn.
- Place a stack of plain packing paper on the working surface.
- If you're packing opened bottles, ensure they are properly sealed by tightening the caps.
- Place a bottle on its side perpendicular to the corner of the top sheet of paper. Leave enough room at the corner to be able to start wrapping the bottle.
- Select two to three sheets of paper and wrap it around the bottle, rolling the bottle as you push forward.
- Wrap the ends of the paper into the roll as you go. For wine bottles, mold the bottle's neck as you roll to ensure it's tightly wrapped.
- Secure the wrapping with tape and make sure there are no loose ends.
