Self Storage Tips
- For stored goods, use packaging materials such as cartons, porta-robes, paper, tape and bubble wrap to maintain and protect your goods. We sell cartons and packing tape, for your convenience.
- Fill cartons to capacity as partially full cartons may collapse.
- Do not overfill cartons, as bulging cartons may tip or be difficult to stack.
- Heavy items should be packed in smaller cartons to make them easier to carry.
- Books should be flat packed, not on their spine.
- So you can find items easily while in storage, label each carton as you go, this also makes unpacking easier.
- Wrap fragile items individually in packing paper – avoid newspaper, it can be very messy.
- Paper or ribbed cardboard should be placed at the bottom and top of cartons containing breakables.
- Smaller cartons should be used for crocker to avoid having cartons which are too heavy to handle.
- Label all cartons containing fragile items.
- Avoid storing heavy items on top of fragile items.
- Stand plates, saucers, platters, nest cups and bowls, and place casserole dishes on their edge.
- Fill any gaps with packing such as scrunched up paper or linen.
- Protect glass, mirrors, screens and paintings with packing material such as bubble wrap or in a flat pack carton – store these items upright, standing on their edge, do not lay them flat.
- Keep wardrobes, cupboards and drawers empty to protect shelving and structure of the furniture.
- Use drop sheets or similar covers to help protect your furniture.
- A moisture absorbent product can be placed within the storage shed to help protect against damp or mould.
- Pack clothing and personal goods s in strong secure cartons with mothballs, naphthalene, lavender or similar repellent product to help protect your goods.
- Remove legs from tables, beds etc where possible, to save space and avoid damage.
- Thoroughly dry and clean white goods before storing.
- Doors should be secured slightly ajar to maintain freshness on fridge and freezers with a deodoriser placed inside.
- Do not place items inside white goods as the shelves or linings can be easily marked or damaged.
- Please do not store food in fridges and freezers.
- Plasma TVs should be protected with bubble wrap or a similar protective layer and stored upright.
- Handle electronics with care as these items are very delicate.
- Pack discs & records on their edge in individual cases to prevent warping or scratches.
- Use original boxes if possible, otherwise wrap items individually in bubble wrap before you pack them in cartons.
- Fill in any gaps in the cartons with linen or paper.
- To prevent damage in transit, secure turntables and tone arms of record players.
- As with all fragile items, computers need special care.
- If possible, use original boxes, otherwise, wrap items in bubble wrap and pack them in good quality cartons.
- Use some packing in the bottom and top of cartons to provide extra protection and fill in any gaps.
- Use masking tape to label ports.
- Make a back up of your hard drive and store back-ups offsite.
- Remove batteries from electronics to avoid damage from the possibility of leaking batteries.
- Store vehicles with minimal fuel & disconnect the battery.
- Drain fuel and oil from machinery to reduce the risk of leakage, spillage and damage to other items in your storage space – fuel & oil is also a fire hazard.
- Wipe chrome or cast iron with a small amount of machine oil to minimise rust.
- To help reduce tarnishing, wrap silver in non-acidic tissue paper
Some things don't belong in storage
Not everything can go in storage for a variety of health, safety and legality reasons. Take a look at our list below to learn more:
- Combustible, explosive or toxic materials, these include:
- Gasoline, propane tanks, oxygen tanks, kerosene, motor oil, corrosive acids, fertilizer, paint, toxic/biological waste, fireworks, ammunition etc.
- Perishable food
- Unregistered vehicles and tyres
- Running appliances
- Plants and Animals
- Damp or soiled goods
For more details, for please contact us.
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