Make sure your
goods are dry and clean before you put them into
store. Drain and wipe down freezers,
refrigerators and washing machines.
Pack your property
into good quality plastic or cardboard storage
boxes. Both can be purchased from local
stationary stores,
along with tape and bubble wrap.
Fill storage boxes
to capacity, using soft padding where
appropriate. Partially full or bulging boxes may
collapse or tip over.
Pack heavier items
like files and books in smaller boxes so they
aren’t too heavy.
Label or number
boxes for easy reference and keep an inventory
of what you have stored.
Protect fragile
items with bubble wrap and avoid putting heavy
items on top.
Use wardrobe boxes
to keep clothes in shape.
Remove all
perishable and inflammable items like food,
aerosols, batteries and oil/petrol.
Dismantle furniture
where possible and detach legs from tables and
beds to save space.
Remember, lift
heavy items correctly: bend your knees not your
back.
Making the most of your space
Plan your storage.
Put items you may need at the front.
Remember, you can
visit your storage unit as often as you want.
Position boxes and
items of similar size together to minimize
wastage of space.
Leave space for
access to the rear of the unit.
Place dust sheets
or protective covering over soft furnishings.
Stand mattresses on
end and avoid stacking heavy items on soft
furnishings.
Stack chairs seat
to seat.
Use dust sheets to
cover your property and on the floor of the
storage unit.
Use furniture
covers or dust sheets between surfaces to
protect from scratches.
