storage INFO & TIPS

STORAGE DONE RIGHT

1. before you move in:

  • Insure your items.

  • Provide the lock for your unit. We do not keep keys to storage units. Losing your keys may require you to hire a locksmith.

  • Ensure not to store paint, oil, or gasoline or any other toxins or flammables.

2. store like a pro

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  • Label all moving boxes with the items and the room they belong in.

  • Use plywood, boards or pallets to keep certain things off the floor.

  • Stack and store items for accessibility for unanticipated longer storage times.

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  • Use plastic or other non-rusting hangers.

  • Use wardrobe boxes.

  • Prevent damage by moths by using cedar chips and or mothballs.

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  • Disassemble tables and bed frames to allow for more storage space. Label all pieces for easier assembly later on.

  • Tape shut furniture and appliance doors.

  • Wrap mattresses in mattress bags or cover them with paper or cloth. Stand mattresses and sofas on end.

  • Pack larger pictures in special boxes. Wrap small pictures and stand them on their end.

  • Use cloth sheets, rather than plastic, to cover items to prevent moisture condensation.

  • Wax moisture sensitive wood furniture before storing it.

  • Avoid rusting by rubbing a small amount of machine oil on items like metal tools, bicycles, and similar items.