Hints & Tips on Packing
by 1st Storage Centres
How to store mirrors, windows, screens and paintings
These items should be protected by packing material e.g. bubblewrap or in a flat-pack carton store them standing on their edges in an upright position (not lying flat).
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.
How to store fridges, freezers and other appliances
Fridges, freezers and other white goods should be thoroughly DRY and CLEAN before storing. Whilst in storage the door should be secured slightly ajar. A deodoriser placed inside fridges or freezers is also a good idea to maintain freshness. Don’t place items inside fridges or freezers as the shelves and linings can be easily marked and damaged.
Storage for Overseas Students in Newcastle
Secure summer storage for overseas students in Newcastle
If you are an overseas student leaving Newcastle university at the end of the year, you’re bound to have a room full of stuff. If you may have to haul your things home.
1st Storage Centres have purpose-built secure storage near Newcastle for overseas students to store all your pictures, posters, books, bikes and computers; Even your double bass, surf board, or whatever your don’t need for the summer holidays.
Self storage is the answer! Believe us. Call us. You’ll see. And be reassured – it’s secure – you’re the only one with the key!
Find out more about storage for overseas students in Newcastle…
Moving house – Breaking the chain…
Sometimes when moving house you find yourself in a chain. You can’t complete your new purchase, so you can’t complete you sale. It is not a happy situation.
Why not break the chain?
Put your furniture into self storage and move in with a friend or relatives for a few weeks. You will have the comfort of knowing you have your sale completed – and you will become a cash buyer of your new home. The best position of all.
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.
Self storage when selling your house
You want to sell your house as quickly as possible for the maximum amount of money.
It is a fact that clutter free houses sell faster and for more money. Without clutter your home looks bigger and better value for the price. So, how do you clear your much-loved clutter temporarily?
You need a self storage room for your extra furniture, collectables, toys and sports equipment. To make your cupboards look big – and the spare room look spare!
For a few pounds a week, a self store room makes your home look great. And that’s what you want after all.