15 Top Storage Tips To Protect Your Items In Self Storage

There are many reasons to use self storage services for Storage Manly and Storage Northern Beaches; consider these ones:
"Are you moving to a smaller house and there"s no room for your extra possessions?
"Are you renovating your home?
"Is your company expanding and there"s no room for the extra stock?
"Are you tired of looking at boxes of files you never access but are required by law to keep?
"Are you moving overseas?
Once you have decided on a reason to use self storage, then you will need some tips to get the best value out of it.

15 Top Storage Tips To Protect Your Items In Self Storage
1.Dispose Of Unwanted Items Before You Move - This means you have less to pack, less to move and less to store which makes it faster and cheaper.
2.Pack Each Carton To The Brim "" This will avoid them collapsing over time while in storage. Delicate items such as stem glasses should be packed in the middle layers of a carton standing upright and being buffered by layers of linen.
3.Non Leather Lounges - store standing on their end to use less floor space and cover with a plastic protector if storing for a long period of time.
4.Leather Lounges - must sit flat on the floor and cannot have objects stacked on top as imprint damage will occur over time. Nor can leather lounges be covered with plastic as leather will sweat and eventually crack; simply cover with a cotton sheet to protect against dust.
5.Mattress covers - essential to protect bedding and furniture but put cover on at the storage facility to avoid damage during transit.
6.Mothballs - recommended for the added protection of clothing and linen during long term storage.
7.Number All Cartons - and compile a list of the contents of each carton to make the job of unpacking much easier, especially if the goods are going to be in storage for a long period of time.
8.Fragile Items - Pack these into smaller boxes to alleviate pressure on these items and mark these cartons "FRAGILE"
9.Heavier Items - should be packed into the bottom of cartons to avoid damage to lighter, smaller items in the same carton.
10.Clothing And Manchester - Are better packed into flexible type containers, eg striped plastic zip top bags, as they can be pushed in between furniture in a packed storage unit to fill any gaps.

11.Soft Furnishings "" Such as pillows, cushions and bean bags should be packed in plastic bags to keep them clean during transit and storage.
12.Electronic Equipment "" Like DVD players, stereos and televisions should be either wrapped in bubblewrap or sealed into cartons and marked "FRAGILE".
13.Create A Separate "Valuables" Carton - This should contain all those "easy to lose" and "hard to find" items such as remote controls, bed legs, shelf supports and keys to furniture cabinets.
14.Will You Need Access While In Storage "" If so, then pack seasonal clothing, personal documents and effects, etc near the door of the storage unit for easy access.
15.Use Space Wisely - Drawer space and cupboard space can be used by packing smaller items into them when storing them in the unit, ultimately saving space"but carry the draws separately to avoid back strain!.