Self Storage Tips, House Content Storage, Office Storage, Student Storage – All Storage

• • Use good quality storage boxes. All packing materials required can be purchased from our reception.

• • Fill boxes to capacity, as partially full or bulging boxes may tip or collapse

• • Heavy items should be packed into small boxes so that they are easy to lift

• • Label or number boxes for easy reference when you need to locate your goods

• • Make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home

• • Protect your fragile goods in bubble wrap

• • Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in tissue paper or bubble wrap before storing

• • Garden equipment should be cleaned before storing

• • Wrap table legs with bubble wrap before storing

• • Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which keeps their shape

• • Place heavy or bulky items in the room first to provide a good stacking base

• • Plan your storage space – put those items that you need to get to most often near the front, close to the door

• • To maximise space stack similar sized boxes together

• • Do not place heavy items on sofas or mattresses

• • Always place a protective cover over your soft furnishings

• • Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper to separate them

• • Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open for ventilation ensuring they have been fully defrosted and are water free

• • Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in boxes, marked fragile and stacked on their end

• • Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls to aid ventilation

• Cover your goods with dust sheets to protect against dust