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Packing, Moving and Storage Guide
Here are 14 tips
for packing your belongings before keeping them in storage:
1) Do not load too much weight into one box. If you feel it
has become heavy, divide the contents into two boxes.
Remember that though they might seem sturdy, the taping on a
box cannot withstand a lot of weight.
2) On all sides of each storage item, write down what it
contains and to what kind of room it belongs. Do not write
just on one side. Sometimes, and to your bad luck, that side
will be on top, and thus, if you wish to remove just one
item, you will have a problem.
3) Books, magazines and other paper files can get very
heavy. They are easy to pack, but do not overload them. It
will be near to impossible to pick them up.
4) Wrap all paper objects such as books and magazines in
plastic bags or plastic coverings before placing them in the
box. This will prevent them either from accumulating
moisture or from getting wet in case it rains.
4) Wrap each and every item with either paper, plastic foam
or old cloth. This will keep them separate and easy to
unwrap.
5) For delicate items, use extra paper. Wrap paper around
each item several times. Note that this wrapping will ensure
that your chinaware or crystal glasses remain intact.
6) Before placing any kind of wooden furniture into self
storage, wax them well with wood varnish. This prevents
moisture from affecting the wood. Likewise, if your
furniture can be dismantled easily, do so. It will prolong
the life of that piece. If you dismantle furniture, collect
the nuts and bolts of each item into a plastic bag and tape
it firmly to the dismantled set. In addition, place thick
cloth such as old carpets between wooden pieces to prevent
one scratching the other.
7) Wrap your mattresses in the special bags available at any
hardware store. This will prevent them from absorbing
moisture and from losing shape.
8) Take into consideration that the stuff you place in self
storage might freeze. If you think this will cause some of
your items to break, arrange for a air-conditioned storage
where the temperature is controlled.
9) If you are storing food, place them in jars or other
plastic containers. Do not keep them only in a plastic
paper.
10) Store all you electronic equipment in their original
boxes. You can try and pass by electronic stores and look
for similar size boxes if you do not have yours. Otherwise,
wrap them as if you were wrapping glass or crystal.
11) Don't place compact discs in plastic wrap because if the
storage facility heats up, these might destroy the disc.
12) Do you have any object made of metal or a similar alloy?
Apply a thin coating of oil before you wrap them. You can
use the cheapest oil available.
13) Place some moth balls inside the boxes where you store
your clothes.
14) Cupboards are generally bulky and take up a lot of room.
Organize it so that you can place linen and other clothes in
them for storage.
Conclusion:
One of the most important things to remember when planning
to move your stuff into a self storage access facility, is
to start in time. Try not to rush through your packing or
your moving. Other than the mental discomfort, your goods
might get damaged and spoil your self storage experience.
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