There are several reasons why people need to use self-storage, like during renovation projects or when they are moving house and need to store their personal items. Whatever the reason, the process of preparing your items for storage remains the same.
We recently released our Guide to Furniture Self-Storage in Burton, a complete how-to for putting furniture into storage. In our latest post, learn how to prepare your household goods for storage – an essential step in the storage process.
Step 1: Reserve a Local Storage Facility
You want to choose a storage facility that is close to you, so you can access your items quickly, easily and at short notice. At Premier Self Storage, our 24/7 access units are ideal for clients local to Burton, Derby and the surrounding area. Located just off the A38 and A50, we have outlined the Directions to Premier Self Storage in a helpful post, making it easy to find our facility.
Step 2: Create an Inventory of Items
When storing lots of items at once, we recommend creating an inventory list of the storage unit. This will avoid the panicked search for important items that you forgot were in storage and ensure you know exactly what to look for when you empty your unit. Keep an inventory list for yourself and leave one in the storage unit, so you can keep track of your knick-knacks and prized possessions.
Step 3: Use Storage-Safe Packaging
Mildew and condensation are some of the biggest causes of damage when storing personal items. Therefore, it is important to clean and vacuum your belongings and use clear, plastic, airtight bins to store your items. With a few preventative steps, you can avoid the musty smell that a handful of damp, poorly packaged items can create in your storage unit.
Step 4: Label Your Items
On top of using clear plastic bins instead of cardboard boxes and keeping an inventory list of your belongings, make sure to also label your items. As a storage unit can quickly become disorganised, use sticker labels so you can quickly find your desired items. Opt for descriptive labels, like ‘photo frames and books’, instead of general terms, like ‘bedroom items’ – future you will be grateful.
Step 5: Disassemble Large Items
To make the most of the available space in your storage unit, disassemble large items, like dining tables. These belongings are prone to wear and tear in a unit, so wrap any items with delicate edges in bubble wrap – we also recommend wrapping any appliances, like washing machines, in bubble wrap. Finally, disassembling large items will keep you safer, as they are less prone to falling over when stored correctly.
Reserve a Storage Unit Today
To talk to a member of our team about storing your furniture with Premier Self Storage, call 01283 243002. Alternatively, use our simple website to reserve your unit space online.