Self Storage Packing
Tips from 1st Storage Centres
How to store dishes and glassware
Place a layer of packing inside the bottom and top of boxes containing breakables. Protect fragile items by wrapping them individually in packing paper or bubblewrap (newsprint can be very messy and possibly stain). Nest cups and bowls, stand plates, sauce platters, casseroles dishes on their edges. Fill any gaps between the cartons with packing e.g. scrunched paper linen. This will keep your fragile items well protected and prevent them from moving around in the cartons whilst in transit. Label all cartons containing fragile items and avoid storing heavy items on the top of these cartons.
How to store furniture in self-storage
Empty the contents of wardrobes, drawers and cupboards to protect the shelving and structure of these items. Clothing and personal goods should be packed in strong secure boxes with some naphthalene, mothballs or similar product to protect and maintain their condition. Where possible remove the legs from items of furniture e.g. bed bases, tables etc to avoid damage and save space. Vacuum food crumbs from lounges to prevent attracting vermin.
Essential Packing Tips for Self Storage
- The use of packing accessories such as boxes, tape, bubble-wrap and plastic covers will maintain and protect your goods whilst in storage. Packaging Materials are available at 1st Storage Centres to help you with your move.
- Fill boxes to capacity – partially full or bulging cartons may tip or collapse.
- Heavy items like books or tools should be packed in small boxes so they are easy to handle.
- Books should be packed flat, not on their spines.
- Packing and labeling boxes room by room makes the unpacking much easier, and if you need to find something in storage you will have some idea of which box to begin looking in.