 Use good quality storage boxes. See our wide variety of cardboard and sturdy plastic boxes- Fill boxes to capacity as partially filled may collapse
- Heavy items should be packed into small boxes for easier lifting
- Label boxes for easy reference when you need to locate your goods
- Make an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home
- Protect your fragile goods in bubble wrap
- Garden equipment should be cleaned before storing
- Wrap table legs with bubble wrap before storing
- Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which keeps it aired
- Place heavy items in the storage unit first to provide a good stacking base
- Plan your storage space - put the items that you need to get to most often near the front, close to the door
- To maximize space stack similar sized boxes together
- Do not place heavy items on sofas or mattresses
- Always place a protective cover over your soft furnishings
- Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper to separate them
- Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open for ventilation
- Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in mirror boxes, marked fragile and stacked on their end
- Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls to aid ventilation
- Cover your goods with dust sheets for protection
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