Storage Tips & Helpful Information

The following is a list of simple tips on how to properly store your goods:

Furniture

• Cover all furniture and disassemble if possible.
• Wrap table legs with packing paper as scratch protection.
• Lay down blankets between the furniture and the floor of the storage unit.
• Stack chairs seat-to-seat with cloth or paper separating them.
• Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls.

Metal

• Wipe a few drops of oil on bicycles and tools as a rust protector.
• Avoid oil staining by storing exposed items in a separate space. (10% off 2nd mini-storage unit or climate controlled unit)

Breakables

• Wrap plates, saucers, and bowls individually before placing it in a china carton.
• Use a china carton divider kit for increased security.
• Fill paper into bottom, top and empty spaces in the carton.

Books and Valuable Papers

• Use file boxes. They are the best containers for your important documents.
• Pack books flat and fill any empty space to minimize movement.
• Avoid overfilling cartons and remember that Books are heavy.

Large Appliances and Equipment

• Leave appliance doors slightly ajar. Moisture and mildew will damage your valuables so make sure your refrigerator or freezer is clean and dry.
• Use valuable storage space inside appliance's for small items.

Clothes

• Avoid excessive wrinkling to your clothes by employing wardrobe boxes.

Organize Your Storage Unit

• Leave a few inches of space between your items and the wall for better ventilation.
• Gather the things you are least likely to need during the time you are storing your belongings. Place these things in the room first.
• Store heaviest items on the bottom and lighter items on the top.
• Place cartons so that you can read the label which lists their contents.
• Use dresser tops for stacking cartons and dresser drawers for linens or small, delicate items.
• Place the things you are most likely to need closest to the door for easy access.
• Label boxes.
• Take home a list of labeled boxes for easy reference when you need to locate your goods.
• Do not lean items against walls.
• Leave a walk-way to the rear of your space for easy access.
• Securely latch and lock the door to your storage room when leaving.