Storage Hints & Tips

PREPARING FOR STORAGE

General Tips

• When packing boxes place heavier items on the bottom, lighter on the top.
• Store similar items together.
• Label your boxes and mark boxes with delicate items as ‘Fragile’.

Furniture and Paintings

• Disassemble furniture/bedding, pack and label bolts and nuts separately from the main item.
• Place furniture/mattress covers to protect your valued goods.
• Paintings can be stored in picture cartons or wrapped in cardboard for protection.

White Goods

• All white goods need to be clean and dry before storing.
• Leave your white goods empty to avoid scratches inside or any other damage.

Metal Items

• Pack metal items away from goods that may be stained such as furniture.
• Wrapping silver in non acid tissue paper or plastic bags can help reduce tarnishing.

Glass and Breakables

• Wrap all fragile items separately in packing paper, box and ensure they are marked accordingly.
• Place plates and bowls vertically on their sides to prevent breakage.

MOVING INTO A STORAGE UNIT

Plan Carefully

• If you are planning to access all your items frequently - create a central aisle down the centre of your storage unit.
• If you are not planning to access your storage unit often, utilise as much floor space as possible by starting right at the back of your storage unit.

Utilise All Space

• Pack all the way to the top of your unit and/or use plywood over several boxes to create stable layers.
• Bigger items such as mattresses, lounges should be placed on their sides along the storage unit walls.
• Stock heavy items at the bottom and lighter items at the top.

Avoid Damage

• Laying a tarp or plastic sheeting down before you pack your unit will help avoid condensation damage.
• Leave a small gap between the walls of your unit to allow for air flow. This helps to prevent moisture and heat damage.
• Leave fridge, washing machine or freezer’s door slightly ajar to prevent mould build up.

What you can't Store

• You can not store any goods that are hazardous, illegal, stolen, flammable, explosive, environmentally harmful, perishable or that are a risk to the property of any person.
• This includes items such as petrol tins, paint, car batteries, gas bottles or chlorine.