STORAGE TIPS

Read Our Beneficial Storage Unit Tips

Getting Started Tips:

Place mothballs around the sides and back of your units, and 2-3 along by the front door of larger units.
Do not store hazardous or combustible materials such as gasoline, cleaning fluids, paint, etc.
Before storing them, drain all gasoline from lawnmowers, power tools, boats, snowmobiles, etc.
Clean appliances before storing and leave the door ajar.
Place cardboard or old blankets on the floor under your goods.

Be sure to store frequently used items at the front of the unit to avoid searching for them.
Store valuable items towards the back of the unit.
Store your mattresses and box springs on long edges.
Keep your sporting goods and seasonal clothes you may want towards the front as you may have your belongings in storage longer than anticipated.
Leave a small space between your items and the unit's walls to allow air circulation.
Do not stack heavy or folded objects where they could shift or collapse when you move or need access.
Always keep the heaviest items on the floor.

Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard, stored upright, and marked "FRAGILE."
Disassemble beds and other furniture that you can dismantle. It would help if you marked all the pieces to make them easy to put back together. Put bolts or screws in a plastic bag and tape the part securely.
Use stretch wrap on wood instead of tape to avoid damage.
Pack books in small cartons that weigh no more than 30 lbs.
If storing wool items, use cedar chips or mothballs to prevent moth damage.
Wax furniture before storing it. Use stretch wrap, sheets, or cotton cloth to cover furniture.
Never store clothing in sealed plastic bags, especially in non-A/C storage. The humidity may cause damage to your goods.
Label boxes by numbers – have the master list separate from your storage space and never write on the box what its contents are. Label each box as you seal it. Mark "Fragile" on all boxes with breakables.
Use your bureau drawers as packing space for fragile items.
Label each box on all four sides with numbers, seal them with tape and make a list of the contents to take home with you.
Try to limit box weight to 30 lbs. or less per box.
When wrapping collectibles or anything breakable, tape it after you wrap it.
Use wardrobe cartons for hanging clothes and coats.
Wrap all fragile and delicate items in large bubble wrap
Secure dresser drawers, cabinet doors & entertainment center doors