Storage Hints & Tips

Before Storing Your Goods

• Work out how much space you need using our space calculator.
• Drop down to Storage Room and pick up your required Boxes & Packaging.

Transporting your goods

• Do it yourself, or contact Storage Room to find out about their Free Move In Service*
• Need muscle? Get your friends and relatives to help you with heavy work.
• Cover items that might get scratched in transit

Packing your possession for storage

• Wrap fragile goods in bubble wrap to avoid breakages
• Pillows and Toys. Store smaller items like this in large plastic garbage bags
• Stack pictures and mirrors on their sides
• Put heavier items in smaller boxes so that they're easier to carry
• It is a good idea to wrap mattresses in mattress bags or cover them with paper or cloth
• Label boxes clearly, so that you know where to retrieve things
• Photos. Photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place between pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos.
• Clean outdoor equipment such as gardening tools or golf clubs before transporting
• Did you know Storage Room have a wide selection of Boxes & Packaging?

Storing Your Goods

• Disassemble table legs to save space
• Put the heaviest items at the bottom of the unit
• Appliances. Clean and dry all appliances prior to storage. Do not leave anything inside of appliances to be stored. Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow ventilation
• Place items you may need access to most frequently at the front of the unit
• When packing your storage room, consider creating a center aisle for easy access to all items
• Need more space? No problem, just contact our staff who will be able to help

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