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Box Tips:
- Buy some sturdy boxes as old boxes can weaken over time
which could mean your goods are not always well protected
- When you do buy your boxes, try and make sure that they
are all the same or similar sizes – this will really
help when you are stacking your boxes in storage and make
them more secure
- When packing your boxes – try and fill them to
capacity but don’t make them too heavy. There is nothing
worse than a box full of books that is simply too heavy
to lift! Furthermore, if boxes are only partially filled,
they are more likely to topple over
- When labelling your boxes, it is worth writing on more
than one side –this makes it far more easy to see
where everything needs to go when you do move. If anything
is fragile – it is always worth letting everyone know
by writing it where possible on any relevant boxes
- Seal all your boxes as this will help keep the dust at
bay
Other tips include things like: pack your books flat so
as not to damage the spines, place smaller items towards
the top to help fill space and always wrap knifes and sharp
objects in bags or tea towels
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Kitchen Tips:
- Make sure everything is dry before you store it –
wet goods in storage can damage your possessions and can
cause bad odours
- When packing really fragile belongings such as glasses
and cups, place them in separate boxes to heavier items
such as saucepans and baking trays. It is also a good idea
to make sure fragile goods are packed tightly into strong
boxes and that any gaps are filled with smaller glasses
or even paper to stop things from moving around in the boxes
(which could cause breakages)
- Always drain your dishwasher and washing machines before
putting them into storage and tie down the hoses
- If you are planning on putting your vacuum cleaner into
storage, remove any bags and throw them away beforehand
Living Room Tips:
- Wrap pictures and mirrors in bubble wrap and stack them
on their ends – this will make sure that they are
all compactly packed and will minimise the risk of damage
during any move. If you are planning on storing any lose
photographs, try and place them between some clean cardboard
to prevent the pictures from being bent
- Dismantle any tables that you can as this will help to
save space when in storage
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- Try and wrap and/or cover any table tops and clearly
mark them if you can. Before putting them into storage,
spray them with a good quality furniture polish, just to
give everything more protection
- If you have chest of drawers or dressers, why not use
the drawers as storage? It may help to create a bit more
space in storage and/or during a move
- Try and put televisions and stereos (and any other electrical
equipment) into its original boxes. If you haven’t
got these anymore use newspaper to fill any gaps
- Treat leather items before you put them into storage
- Chairs can be stacked on a seat to seat basis as this
will help to create and save space; however it is worthwhile
protecting any chair legs by wrapping them (where possible)
Bedroom Tips:
- Dismantle as much of the big furniture as you can, such
as beds and any bedside tables and cabinets
- If these are going into storage, try and store these
vertically. It is also a good idea to either tape relevant
screws and alan keys to the right pieces of furniture or
to put them in a plastic bag (clearly marked)
- Use existing drawers and wardrobes as additional storage
when moving or going into storage
Tool Tips:
- Do not store any brushes resting on their bristles
- Tie tools and any long handled items in bundles
Storage Tips:
- Place your heavy items towards the back
- Try and keep an aisle to give you access to your goods
whilst in storage
- If you know you will need certain items on a more frequent
basis, try and store these toward the front of your storage
unit
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