Storage Hints And Tips

We also offer a number of hints and tips to help you make the most of your storage facility.

• Plan your space

  • Place heavy or bulky items in the unit first to provide a good stacking base
  • Place the items that you need to get to most often near the front, close to the door
  • Ensure that heavy items aren't leaning against the walls of your unit as this can cause damage
  • Leave an aisle in the centre for easy access to the rear
• Boxes

  • Use uniform sizes of boxes and stack them shoulder high to maximise your total storage space.
  • Breakables and fragile items should be wrapped in bubble wrap and packaged carefully in cartons marked 'fragile'.
  • Stack the lighter boxes on top of the heavier boxes.
  • Keep weight of boxes under 15kg.
  • Fill boxes to capacity, partially full or bulging boxes may tip or collapse
  • Pack boxes so they are evenly balanced and won't tip over and damage contents within
  • For security reasons, don't label cartons with content details, rather make a list and number the boxes, listing what is in each box. Label boxes on all sides. Keep a list that details contents.
  • Heavy items should be packed into small boxes so that they are easy to lift
  • To maximise space stack similar sized boxes together
  • Mirrors, records and flat items should be stored on end, not flat.
  • Books should be stored flat, and in small boxes.
• Shelving

  • Use the full height to take advantage of your storage space. Shelving will help organize your space.
• Furniture

  • Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls to aid ventilation
  • Do not place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture
  • Wrap table legs with bubble wrap before storing
  • Store couches on end, chairs seat to seat, tables upside down with legs pointing up
  • Use dust covers/bedsheets to cover your furniture
• Appliances

  • Make sure all appliances are clean and dry before storage
  • Tape all appliance doors shut when moving
  • Secure all moving parts
  • Wrap small appliances in bubble wrap for protection.
  • Wedge refrigerator and freezer doors ajar. Placing charcoal inside the refrigerator will combat mould.
  • Use a good quality padlock. Cheap locks rust.