
Specific
Storage Tips
- APPLIANCES: A refrigerator or freezer should be
thoroughly dry and stored with its door slightly ajar.
Some goods can be stored inside large appliances and
boxes can be stacked on top of stoves, refrigerators, and
freezers. Make sure that stoves and cooking equipment are
cleaned before they are stored.
- FURNITURE: Place a pallet, corrugated cardboard mat,
or plastic sheet on the floor and stand sofas and
mattresses on end. Disassemble beds and tables and wrap
table legs in paper. If a table will not disassemble,
place padding and the floor and place the table on its
top with the legs pointing up. Use dresser tops for
stacking cartons and dresser drawers for linens or small,
delicate items. Keep upholstery off the floor. Most
lightweight chairs can be stacked "seat to
seat" or placed upside down on tables which cannot
be disassembled. Finally, place a light cotton (e.g. a
bedsheet) dust cover on your furniture. Some facilities
sell covers for your convenience.
- MIRRORS, WINDOWS AND
SCREENS: These items should be
stored on edge, not flat.
Helpful
Storage Tips
- Fill containers to capacity; partially full or
bulging cartons may tip or collapse. Heavy items like
books or tools should be packed in small boxes so they
are easy to lift. Protect your fragile goods with packing
(e.g. bubble-pack), and place them near the top of your
storage space.
- Label boxes. Take home a list of the labeled
boxes for easy reference when you need to locate your
goods.
- Pack the storage space carefully. Leave air
space around the perimeter to aid ventilation. Place a
pallet on concrete floors and do not lean items against
walls. Leave a walkway to the rear of your space for easy
access. Use all the space available, including the
height. Place frequently used goods near the door.
* The above tips were taken from Self
Storage Net - www.selfstorage.net/industry/tips.html
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