The Cheap Paper Plate Hack That Is A Game-Changer For Moving

Moving can be both stressful and challenging. There is a lot of work that goes into packing everything up, and using a moving checklist might not feel like enough. A big challenge with moving is making sure that things are packed in a way that protects them from damage. This is especially true in the kitchen where there are a lot of breakable items.

One hack that could be a game changer for your next move involves paper plates. It's an easy and affordable trick to protect any size plate that you own. All you need to do is layer the paper plates between your own dishes to protect them from getting scratched or broken in the moving boxes. The paper plates will act as a cushion between each of your dishes, even before wrapping them up.

Whether you choose coated or uncoated paper plates, it might be best to choose the simplest style of plate for this hack, as they will fit between more styles of dishware. You'll want to put one or two plates between each of your dishes to help protect them from damaging each other as they rub together in transit. Not only that, but you can also use paper plates between pans to prevent scratches on the cook surface. No matter how you wrap up your dishes, the addition of these plates can make a difference.

The paper plates you end up using don't have to be expensive either. You can simply head to the closest dollar store and grab whatever they have in the sizes you need. Not only can you find cheap plates at Dollar Tree that will work well with regular sized dishes, but in stores like Dollar General, you'll also be able to find smaller paper plates that work for dessert size dishes. If you know exactly what size dishes you own, you can coordinate the paper plates you grab that way. 

Once you're in your new place, these paper plates can be put to use for their intended purpose of being a dish for food. Not only will this make the process less stressful (as you won't be making dirty dishes to clean on moving day), it also gives the paper plates a dual purpose as they go from packing material to dishware. At the same time, there are so many other unexpected ways to use paper plates around your home, including some that are great for the first few days in a new place. However you end up reusing them, it will add even more value to this particular moving hack.