When preparing items for self storage you need to first take a close look at the storage unit before placing any items inside of it. Always be sure to sweep the floors, wipe down the walls and make sure the unit is spotless. A quality storage company will have the units in this shape before leasing the space to you. But some may not, so show up with a brush and cleaning supplies. Take along soft cloths, card or plastic sheeting, even a tarp, to place on the floor. Never set your items, boxes or furniture directly on the floor.
Sometimes you won't want to place boxes along the outer walls of the self storage unit. It is fine to place bigger furniture along the walls. Furniture like beds, mattresses and table tops can be stored up on their edge. Be sure to place a cloth, cardboard or plastic sheeting between the furniture and the wall, so that nothing is directly toughing the walls. Utterly enclose mattresses, cushions and furniture covered in fabric with proper furniture covers and enclosures. When packing in the storage unit, pack in stuff that you know that you will not need until the unit is cleaned out, in the back. If there are items, boxes, etc that you will know you may come back to get before you are done with the unit, pack them nearest the door.
Take a plastic container or crate to store your crucial papers in self storage. Items like remote controls, keys, glasses and vital documents such as bills, receipts, passports, licenses and certificates have to be placed in the plastic container together. The plastic will keep them dry and secure. Tape the lid shut for extra security. Label the container and place it near the door if you may need it before you are prepared to empty the unit.
Pack couches up on their end for more room in the self storage unit. This helps to give more horizontal space for other items. Never store a settee bed in this way, because it is too heavy and clumsy. Large breakable items like paintings and mirrors should be totally wrapped up in bubble wrap and have card board placed around them to help cushion and protect them from breakage. Those things need to be stored sitting up and never flat. It is alright to store them between other bigger pieces such as between table tops and mattresses.
All boxes should have proper labels, on all outer sides and the lid as well. Use self-adhesive labels. Masking tape can make good labels too. An everlasting marker works well too. When storing items like freezers and refrigerators, totally defrost and clean before placing in the self storage unit. Keep the doors and lids a little ajar so air can circulate within them. Place an open box of bicarbonate of soda to keep the air fresh. Washing machines have to have all hoses totally drained. Seal the ends of hoses on automatic washers and ice makers and water dispensers on chillers with plastic bags.
Sometimes you won't want to place boxes along the outer walls of the self storage unit. It is fine to place bigger furniture along the walls. Furniture like beds, mattresses and table tops can be stored up on their edge. Be sure to place a cloth, cardboard or plastic sheeting between the furniture and the wall, so that nothing is directly toughing the walls. Utterly enclose mattresses, cushions and furniture covered in fabric with proper furniture covers and enclosures. When packing in the storage unit, pack in stuff that you know that you will not need until the unit is cleaned out, in the back. If there are items, boxes, etc that you will know you may come back to get before you are done with the unit, pack them nearest the door.
Take a plastic container or crate to store your crucial papers in self storage. Items like remote controls, keys, glasses and vital documents such as bills, receipts, passports, licenses and certificates have to be placed in the plastic container together. The plastic will keep them dry and secure. Tape the lid shut for extra security. Label the container and place it near the door if you may need it before you are prepared to empty the unit.
Pack couches up on their end for more room in the self storage unit. This helps to give more horizontal space for other items. Never store a settee bed in this way, because it is too heavy and clumsy. Large breakable items like paintings and mirrors should be totally wrapped up in bubble wrap and have card board placed around them to help cushion and protect them from breakage. Those things need to be stored sitting up and never flat. It is alright to store them between other bigger pieces such as between table tops and mattresses.
All boxes should have proper labels, on all outer sides and the lid as well. Use self-adhesive labels. Masking tape can make good labels too. An everlasting marker works well too. When storing items like freezers and refrigerators, totally defrost and clean before placing in the self storage unit. Keep the doors and lids a little ajar so air can circulate within them. Place an open box of bicarbonate of soda to keep the air fresh. Washing machines have to have all hoses totally drained. Seal the ends of hoses on automatic washers and ice makers and water dispensers on chillers with plastic bags.
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Fort Knox Self Storage Ringwood is a family owned and run self storage business in Ringwood, Australia. We offer safe, clean and easily reached storage units. At Fort Knox Self Storage, we treat you like gold!
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