What to Know About Storing Your Possessions
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to help you any way possible. Below are
some moving, packing, and self storage tips
we thought might be helpful. Please feel
free to consult with any of our team members
for advice on these matters.
Furniture
It might be a good idea to wax wood furniture
before storing it. Some woods can be sensitive
to moisture. Consider using climate-controlled
self-storage. Disassemble bed frames and tie
them together. Use zip- lock bags to store
screws and bolt and tape them to the items
that they belong to. If you stack furniture
items, place pads, blankets, or towels between
them to prevent scratching. Take down lawn
furniture and tables if possible. Store frames
in back corner to prevent them from falling
over on other items. Don't use plastic to
cover items in non-climate self-storage as
moisture can condense under it. Consider using
sheets or cotton cloth. Stand mattresses on
end, as well as sofas with pallets or cardboard
under them. It is a good idea to wrap mattresses
in mattress bags or cover them with paper
or cloth. Stand mattress on something to allow
airflow and to prevent moisture from getting
to them. Walls may develop condensation, therefore
it is not advised to lean items against the
walls.
Pictures and Mirrors
Wrap pictures that are small and stand them
on end in boxes. For larger ones, buy special
picture moving boxes. Consider using foam
or bubble wrap.
Electronic
Equipment
It is a good idea to use the original boxes.
If you don't have them, pack items carefully
and use cushion material. Bubble wrap, cushion
foam, and even wadded up newspaper will help.
Pack items separately. Tie down tone arms
for record players. Stack record albums on
end to prevent warping and use small boxes
to hold down the weight. Consider the temperature
as heat can warp CD's and record albums.
Crystal, China, and Fine glassware
Consider buying boxes designed for this with
dividers. Wrap each item with paper or foam.
Label boxes with glass items and stack these
on top. Add packing material to both the bottom
and the top of the moving boxes.
Clothing, Curtains, Drapes
It is a good idea to store drapes and clothing
hanging on non-rusting hangers. You can buy
moving boxes designed for this. They are called
wardrobe boxes. You can use drawers to store
some items and to conserve space. If storing
wool items, use cedar chips and or mothballs
to prevent moth damage.
Kitchen
& Laundry
You can put several small appliances in a
box. Be sure to put packing material between
them. Label all moving boxes. It is a good
idea to label moving box indicating what room
it goes in and the items it contains. You
can stack pots and pans with padding in between.
Bowls can be packed in a similar fashion.
One idea for your drawer-type stuff is to
use plastic bags and pack these bags in a
moving box. Always consider the weight of
what you are putting in moving boxes. It is
better to use 2 smaller moving boxes than
one heavy one.
Appliances
Tape doors shut while moving. Wedge doors
open in self storage to prevent mildew. You
can use this valuable storage space for items
such as blankets and towels. Use up partial
bottles and boxes of laundry/cleaning products
and food goods before moving. You can place
laundry items in the washer and dryer. Be
sure moving boxes are taped shut and bottles
will not leak. You can always use plastic
bags to insure against leaking.
Natural
Threats
Freezing can be a problem. Do not store items
that might break if frozen in non-climate
controlled self storage units. Do not store
food items in boxes or plastic since rodents
can easily tear through these.
Metals
It might be a good idea to put a few drops
of oil on items that might rust. Insure that
these items don't come in contact with other
items.
Books and other valuables
Pack books together in small moving boxes.
Big moving boxes of books can weigh too much.
Store your valuable papers in plastic bags.
Consider putting moving boxes on pallets or
something to keep them off the floor.
Helpful Tips for Moving
Plan your move early, if possible. Notify
your postal service. Change banks, if necessary.
Put in change of addresses to all subscriptions
and other mailings. Make sure you have a reservation
for the equipment you need for the move: trucks,
dollies, and other moving items. Have plenty
of rope, tape and moving boxes on hand for
packing and tying down.
Storage
Do not store combustibles, including paint
and thinners. Purchase a good lock. Do not
store perishables. Remove legs from tables,
if possible.
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