Packing Tips
- Follow these self storage tips and they will help protect your belongings and may well save storage space which will allow you to save money or store more things. ? Start with the small things.
- Start with the small things.
- Wrap precious items in protective covers such as tissue paper and butchers paper. Clearly mark items fragile with a thick marker pen.
- Large objects can often be stored on their side saving space - remember - wrap them in protective covers.
- Defrost your fridge several hours before your move, this will avoid water damage.
- Dismantle as many pieces of furniture as possible, making it easier to store them in less space.
- Pack electronic equipment with plastic bubble wrap to prevent movement that could cause damage.
- Large objects can often be stored on their side saving space - remember - wrap them in protective covers.
- Defrost your fridge several hours before your move, this will avoid water damage.
- Avoid using newspaper for wrapping as the ink can rub off. We recommend butchers paper.
- Mark your boxes on their side as well as top. Taping a list of contents to the box will make it easier to retrieve items later.
