Storage Tips

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 or a pallet between the furniture and the floor of the storage unit.

Place assembled tables top down on floor with legs pointing towards the ceiling.

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.

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.  Books are heavy.

Keep pallets free of moisture by placing plastic sheeting on top.

Large Appliances and Equipment

Leave appliance doors slightly ajar.  Moisture and mildew will damage your valuables so make sure that 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.