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1. Make packing for storage easier on yourself by planning ahead.
Start by listing all items your going to store, and their approximate sizes.
Gather up plenty of sturdy corrugated cartons, packing paper, bubble
wrap, sealing tape and marker pens, along with any furniture covers or
shelving you intend to use in your storage unit. We carry a full line of these
supplies for purchase at the storage facility.2. Pack as much as you can in uniform-size boxes.
Fill them tightly, but take care to neither over-pack nor under-pack.
(Bulging cartons tip when stacked, while half-full boxes tend to collapse.)
Use wadded up newsprint, bubble wrap, rags, towels or blankets to fill in
empty spaces. For maximum protection, seal cartons with tape.3. Pack heavy items, such as books and tools, in small boxes.
For easier handling, limit the weight of all cartons (regardless of size) to 30 lbs. or less.
4. Label all boxes and cartons.
(Such as “kitchen”, “bedroom”, “books”, “pictures”, “Holiday”, etc.) so you know their contents
and keep a list (as well as pictures and descriptions) at your home or office for reference.
Mark clearly all boxes containing fragile items.
5. Clean and dry appliances thoroughly.
Especially refrigerators and washing machines. Secure all movable parts with paper or wedge.
Wrap a paper pad around each item for protection. During transport, tape all doors shut;
but remember to wedge them open, to prevent mold or mildew growth, when placed in storage.
6. Tape or tie bed rails together.
Mark the pieces for easier assembly later.
Place covers or plastic bags on mattresses to keep them clean during storage.
7. Pack books or collectible magazines flat to protect their spines.
Line the storage containers with plastic and fill empty spaces with packing paper.
8. Use bureau drawers to store small, fragile items.
Clothing and towels make excellent packing material.
9. Protect chair legs by wrapping them in packing paper.
Leave slipcovers on upholstered chairs and cover them with plastic chair covers.
10. Hang clothing and draperiesin wardrobe boxes.
Shoes and folded items can be placed on the bottom.
Add moth balls or cedar chips for extra protection.
Place a layer of packing paper inside the bottom and top of cartons.
Wrap each dish and glass separately and cushion them with crumpled paper.
Plates are best stacked on edge.
in individual boxes, using plenty of clean paper or clothing for padding.
and place them in special mirror packs or large boxes.
Mark boxes "Fragile". Never store mirrors or paintings flat. Always place them on edge.
to conserve storage space. Tie and pad extra leaves together.
Store table tops on edge and pad with paper or blankets.
with machine oil to prevent rusting.
and packing the unit full. Cover the floor with a plastic tarp before moving in your belongings.
Use pallets or shelving as a foundation for cartons and furniture, as well as shelving wherever possible.
to maximize your total locker space.
(or may need to use soon) near the storage room door.
around the back of the locker. Move large, heavy items into storage last.
Remember to leave a walkway too so you can get the rear of the unit.
in unmarked boxes toward the rear of the storage space
Store them on the sides of the unit for efficiency.
Don't place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture.
You may want to use moth balls or moth flakes as you roll up the carpet, for added protection.
between your items and the wall for better ventilation. Do not lean anything against the wall.
Please Remember to Recycle!
Storage Tips
