| HINTS
AND TIPS
Here
are some handy tips on the best way to store your possessions:
- Boxes
should be filled to capacity to avoid them tipping or
collapsing.
Seal boxes completely with packing tape. This will help
keep out dust.
- Use
bubble wrap to fill gaps. Use smaller boxes for heavy
items.
- Wrap
fragile items and pictures individually in bubble wrap
before storing.
- Hang
clothes in wardrobe boxes to help avoid creasing them.
Avoid using plastic bags.
- Because
humidity can gather in plastic bags and cause damage to
your goods, we recommend you avoid storing your belongings
in plastic bags.
- Label
boxes, keeping an inventory of your items.
- Drain
and dry freezers, washing machines and fridges prior to
storage, and store these items with the doors wedged open.
- Garden
equipment should be cleaned. Wipe metal surfaces with
WD-40 or similar and drain petrol and diesel from machinery
before storing.
- Keep
from harm by ensuring that no sharp edges protrude.
- Cover
your furniture with dust covers, sheets, or cotton cloth.
- Remove
legs from tables, wrap the top in blankets and stand on
end.
- Stack
chairs ‘seat to seat’.
- Maximise
space by stacking similar size boxes together and by storing
fragile items in furniture drawers. Items that you will
need to get to frequently should be stored close to the
door.
What
not to store
If
you have any questions about storing a specfic item, check
with your
friendly Alarmed Self Storage staff member. Items you should
never store include,
but are not limited to, the following:
-
Live animals
- Liquids
- Explosives
- Flammable
liquids/fuels
- Toxic
materials
- Perishables
- Illegal
or stolen goods
- Other
items that need a controlled environment
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