Preparation to store your items
You've decided to self-store your house, office or other contents, now how do you keep it in the best possible condition and avoid breakages? Below are our Top 10 Self-Store tips!
Our Top 10 Storage Tips
- Pack all items that are fragile into our twin wall boxes. These could be cut glass, dvd players, plates, small pictures etc.
- If televisions are boxed use moisture absorbers in the box for protection against any moisture; we sell these in store.
- Label all boxes so you know what is in them.
- Use our 'fragile' tape on all items that are breakable when sealing the boxes.
- Use mattress bags to pack your mattresses and bedding, keeping them dust free (use moisture absorber in the bag too).
- Defrost freezers and, on washers, drain water so there are no leaks.
- Wedge the door open and sellotape washer doors, freezer doors and fridge doors as this will stop any mould forming inside and allow air to circulate.
- Put clothes in black bags and for suits and dresses use wardrobe cartons (we sell these) or use suit carriers.
- Always bring your boxes and square items (washers, chest drawers, bedside cabinets, tables, boxes etc) into store first if you are doing a D.I.Y. on your move as this will enable you to stack on top of these with unstackable items (i.e. bags, mattress, settee etc).
- Finally, cover your items with a dust sheet!
If you follow these steps then your stored gear will remain in the best possible condition!
Accessories
We can supply a full range of storage accessories, including:
Boxes
Items placed in boxes and sealed
give you the advantage of :
- Protecting them from damage.
- Boxes can be stacked enabling the maximum use of the air space in your unit.
Tape - useful for sealing your boxes.
Bubble wrap - Essential protection for delicate items.
Padlocks - Available to lock and secure your own unit.
All packing items are available for sale from our storage facility.
AJ Self-Storage - committed to safe and secure storage.