Storage Hints And Tips
We also offer a number of hints and tips to help you make the most of your storage facility.
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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
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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.
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Shelving
- Use the full height to take advantage of your storage space. Shelving will help organize your space.
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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
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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.