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How to Move With Frozen Food?

Moving Tips from Midway Moving & Storage in Chicago, IL 

Prepared these tips for moving with frozen food in Chicago, IL

If you’re moving, you might be wondering what to do with the food in your freezer. Midway Moving & Storage wants to give you the best packing tips, and we’ve prepared these tips for moving with frozen food in Chicago, IL. Some of your options for your frozen food are to eat it all, throw it out, give it to others, or pack and move it. You don’t want to waste your frozen food by throwing it away or make yourself sick by trying to eat it all the night before your big move. Our team will explain how to move your frozen food using the proper packing materials and techniques. Get in touch with us today to get a quote for full-service packing. 

Five Steps for Transporting Frozen Food While Moving 

The best-case scenario is to have so much time before your move that you can slowly eat everything from your refrigerator and freezer. That is not always possible, though. You don’t want to spend a lot of money stockpiling the freezer at your new home if you’ve already done so. Check out these five steps for transporting your frozen food while moving in Illinois: 

  • Throw away expired foods – Now’s the time to toss out any expired foods in your fridge and freezer. 
  • Eat what you can – You may have to get creative and create a meal schedule so you can use as much of your food before you move. You can give away any foods that you don’t want anymore, but others would still enjoy. 
  • Get the correct packing supplies – If you plan on moving frozen foods long distances, you need to ensure you have the right equipment to do so. A portable freezer or high-quality cooler can be used to keep food frozen. Use cold packs, ice blocks, or dry ice and restock them as needed. Don’t attempt to move frozen food in a box or a bag. 
  • Pack your frozen food – Once you have the right equipment and have minimized the food you’re moving, it’s time to get packing. Use newspaper to wrap frozen meats and then place them in storage baggies or sealable containers to prevent any juices from leaking. Store them at the bottom of the cooler under other frozen items. Pack your frozen foods tightly because air pockets can lead to defrosting. 
  • Stock your new freezer – Try to make your frozen foods one of the first things to enter your new home. Transfer them from the cooler into your new freezer to keep them cool enough. 

Hire Our Moving Company for Help 

The team at Midway Moving & Storage is here to help your move go smoothly. We offer full-service moving services for local and long-distance moves. We’re proud to be the official mover of the Chicago Cubs and can help you with any challenge you might have, from moving frozen food to pianos. Contact us today to get started with your moving estimate.