Before you store
- Make sure your goods are
dry and clean before you put them into store. Drain and wipe down
freezers, refrigerators and washing machines.
- Pack
your property into good quality wrapping paper or plastic storage
containers. Wrapping paper can be purchased at Byron Center
Self-Storage, along with tape and bubble wrap.
- Fill
storage containers to capacity, using soft padding where appropriate.
Partially full or bulging boxes may collapse or tip over.
- Pack
heavier items like files and books in smaller boxes so they are not too
heavy.
- Label or number boxes for easy
reference and keep an inventory of what you have stored.
- Protect
fragile items with bubble wrap and avoid putting heavy items on top.
- Use
wardrobe boxes to keep clothes in shape.
- Remove
all perishable and inflammable items like food, aerosols, batteries and
oil/petrol.
- Dismantle furniture where possible
and detach legs from tables and beds to save space.
Remember, lift heavy items correctly; bend your knees not your
back.
Making the most of your space
- Plan your storage. Put
items you may need at the front. But, never store boxes or other items
right up against the door.
- Remember, you can visit your
storage unit as often as you want.
- Position boxes and items
of similar size together to minimize wasting space.
- Leave
space for access to the rear of the unit.
- Place
dust sheets or protective covering over soft furnishings.
- Stack
chairs seat to seat.
- Use dust sheets to cover your
property and on the floor of the unit use 2X4s or pallets to keep
moisture out. (we can provide you with 2X2 wood slats, if you prefer)
- Use
furniture covers or dust sheets between surfaces to protect from
scratches.
- Generally, storage facilities are
not the appropriate site to store personal papers, photos, or legal
documents. A bank safety deposit box is probably your ideal location for
such items.
Finally,
remember do not store food in your unit.
