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STORAGE TIPS
- DETERMINE THE PACKING ACCESSORIES NEEDED
Bubble wrap, boxes, tape, dust covers, mattress covers, clean newsprint, and more are all available
for sale in the rental office. Clean pallets are also provided free of charge upon request. See our
packing supplies here.
- FILL CONTAINERS AND STACK THEM CAREFULLY
Partially full or bulging cartons may tip or collapse. Protect fragile items with bubble wrap and
store them near the top of the unit. Place heavier boxes at the bottom.
- CALCULATE HOW MUCH SPACE YOU WILL NEED
Use our handy space calculator form here.
If later you find you need more (or less) space you can always upgrade (or downgrade) to a
different size unit. See unit sizes here.
- PACKING YOUR FURNITURE
Place a pallet, cardboard or a mat on the floor and stand sofas and mattresses on end. Use mattress
bags or drop cloths to keep these items in pristine condition. Disassemble beds and tables and wrap
table legs in paper or bubble wrap. If a table can not be taken apart, put some padding on top of it
and use it to stack boxes on top and underneath. Also use dresser tops (once they are protected with
paper or padding) for stacking boxes. Use drawers for linens and delicate items. Keep upholstery off
the floor and stack chairs seat to seat or on top of protected table tops. Finally, place a light
cotton bed sheet or a purchased dust cover on top of your furniture.
- APPLIANCE STORAGE
Make sure that fridges and freezers are fully defrosted to prevent water damage and where possible
leave the doors open to allow ventilation.
- LABEL BOXES AND DO AN INVENTORY
Keep a list of labeled boxes at home or office for easy reference when you need to locate
something packed away.
- PACK THE UNIT CAREFULLY
Leave airspace around the perimeter for ventilation and do not lean items against the walls.
Leave a walkway to the rear of your space for easy access. Place heavier items on the bottom
and lighter boxes on top so even the height of the unit will be used. Place cardboard or a
drop cloth under any engine or automotive parts. Try to place frequently used items near the
front of the unit for easy access.
- PROHIBITED ITEMS
Never store live animals, perishables, liquids, explosives, flammables, toxic materials or any
other items that need a controlled environment. Remember to drain the fuel from gasoline engines
before storage. Never store any kind of food item - animal or human. These will attract pests.
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