Storage Building and Company Tips

Storing Furniture

    * Cover all furniture and disassemble, if possible.
    * Wrap table legs with packing paper as scratch protection.
    * Lay down blankets or a pallet between the furniture and the floor of thestorage unit.
    * Place assembled tables top down on floor with legs pointing towards the ceiling.
    * Stack chairs seat-to-seat with cloth or paper separating them.
    * Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls.

Storing Metal

    * Wipe a few drops of oil on bicycles and tools as a rust protector.
    * Avoid oil staining by storing exposed items in a separate space.

Storing Breakables

    * Wrap plates, saucers, and bowls individually before placing it in a china carton.
    * Use a china carton divider kit for increased security.
    * Fill paper into bottom, top and empty spaces in the carton.

Storing Book and Valuable Papers

    * Use file boxes. They are the best containers for your important documents.
    * Pack books flat and fill any empty space to minimize movement.
    * Avoid overfilling cartons. Books are heavy.
    * Keep pallets free of moisture by placing plastic sheeting on top of them.

Storing Large Appliances and Equipment

    * Leave appliance doors slightly ajar. Moisture and mildew will damage your valuables so make sure your refrigerator or freezer is clean and dry.
    * Use valuable storage space inside appliance's for small items.

Storing Clothes

    * Avoid excessive wrinkling to your clothes by employing wardrobe boxes.