Do you experience the unpleasant buzzing of cutlery in the drawer every day? A metallic sound is heard when the drawer is opened and closed, which can be extremely annoying, especially in the morning or late at night when the household is still asleep. Fortunately, there is a simple and inexpensive way to solve this problem once and for all. Just use… bubble wrap!

Why is bubble wrap a great solution?

Bubble wrap is mainly associated with the protection of objects when moving or sending packages.

  • However, its structure – a layer of soft, flexible material with air-filled bubbles – also works well as sound insulation. When you put it in drawers or kitchen cabinets, it dampens the movement of objects inside and dampens noise.

But not only that.

  • The bubble wrap in the drawer also acts as a protective barrier that prevents scratches and damage to the interior of the furniture.

You can easily keep it clean and it is cheap.

How to use bubble wrap in cutlery drawers?

A few simple steps are all it takes to effectively soundproof a socket with bubble wrap:

Preparation of material

  • Measure the exact dimensions of the bottom of the drawer in which you store the cutlery.
  • Then cut a piece of bubble wrap to fit it perfectly. You can use scissors or a knife to precisely fit the film.

Arrange the foil

  • Place the bubble wrap on the bottom of the drawer with the bubbles facing up. The cutlery thus acquires a soft, flexible base that effectively reduces noise.

Arrange the cutlery

  • You can use a cutlery organizer to further reduce the movement of objects.
  • The bubble wrap in combination with the organizer will ensure that the cutlery will lie stably and the sounds associated with the movement of the cutlery will be completely eliminated.

    Although bubble wrap is an effective and inexpensive solution for soundproofing the interior of kitchen furniture, there are other ways:

    • self-adhesive anti-slip mats, e.g. from rubber or silicone
    • foam inserts
    • seals in cabinet doors
    • organizers and compartments in drawers

    Bubble wrap in kitchen cabinets

    Noise is also often caused by other objects, such as pots, pans or lids, which bump against each other when opening or closing cabinets. As with drawers, bubble wrap can be a great solution.

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