Self-Storage Guide
Choose the right self-storage facility
with easy accessibility
With adequate security measures
With the right size to store your goods comfortably.
Should be an enclosed unit with opaque walls.
With climate control facilities. Particularly important if you're looking to store upholstered items, business goods or archive documents as a few months in a damp self-storage environment can spell disaster.
With good and regular maintenance
With clear and well-understood contractual agreement
Packing help (optional)
To suit the goods you want to store - for example, if you're storing valuable items you want an enclosed unit with concealing walls so that nobody can see what's inside.
climate control in the self-storage facility is adequate for your needs -
Keep your storage unit well organized.
Keep your goods in smaller packs and well-packed.
Every pack must be easily accessible.
Put protective sheeting or boards on the floor, if necessary.
Check for trolleys – they offer great help in moving items.
Keep enough room for movement between your stored goods.
Keep heaviest boxes at the bottom, to prevent damage.
Stack same sized boxes together to save space.
Lean furniture against walls.
Keep metal objects away from delicate items.
Keep the most-needed items close at hand.
Fill up all hollow spaces like drawers, fridges, etc with small items. This will help you use space optimally.
All doors of kitchen appliances must be wedged to prevent mildew and bad odor build-up.
Store any wobbly furniture or object parallel to the floor.
Use moisture absorbers, deodorizers and vermin bait, if you feel necessary.
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