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PACKING TIPS

 

How to Pack For Self Storage & Moving House

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You should always take the smart approach when packing for self-storage, whether you’re moving house, storing away valuables or just having a bit of a de-clutter. Getting yourself familiar with the best space conservation tips will save you time, effort, and also money, preventing you from forking out for more storage space than you actually need.

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In this easy guide, we’ve put together the key things you need to consider when packing and organising your items for self storage.

 

How To Prepare For Moving House

 

  • Start by gathering your materials together; boxes, tape, bubble wrap, dust sheets, protective coverings, and marker pens.

  • Avoid using plastic bags as they can attract mildew.

  • Pack everything in similar sized boxes to make stacking easier and to prevent toppling.

 

How To Organise Your Boxes

 

  • Avoid the frustration of hunting through boxes to find what you need.

  • Label boxes with the following key information: the box contents, which room they belong in, how accessible they need to be when being loaded into the storage unit.

  • Write this information on all sides so it can be viewed no matter which way it’s placed into the storage unit.

 

How To Pack Boxes

 

  • When packing up your boxes, always think about weight. Books, for example, are an item that can quickly make a box very hefty which makes it more time-consuming to load.

  • We suggest that for heavy boxes a maximum of 10kg so one man can lift easily.

  • Heavy items should be placed at the bottom of a box, with lighter items placed on top.

  • Make sure to fit items together as compactly as you can so the boxes can be sealed so the top of the box is flat.

  • Protective wrapping should be used for delicate objects.

  • Plates and glass objects should be packed vertically to avoid breakage.

 

How To Keep Storage Items Safe

 

  • Using masking or duct tape, place an ‘X’ symbol over all mirrors. This enhances safety by reducing the likelihood of shattering if the mirror breaks during transit.

  • Things that contain fuel, such as garden equipment, must be drained of their fuel.

  • For hygiene purposes, give items a clean before storing them to ensure they are in the best possible condition when the time comes to collect them.

  • Dismantle all the pieces you can to make it easier and less space-consuming to transport them.

  • Once dismantled, put any bolts or screws into a sealable bag and label which item of furniture they correspond to.

  • Wrap up any delicate parts, and tape down any loose elements.

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