Storage Tips
Furniture
Lay down plastic sheeting or a pallet between furniture and
floor of storage unit. Cover all furniture and disassemble, if
possible. Wrap table legs with packing paper as scratch protection.
Lay assembled tables top down on floor with legs pointing up.
Stack chairs seat-to-seat with cloth or paper separating them.
Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls.
Metal
Wipe a few drops of oil on bicycles and tools as rust protector.
To avoid oil staining, do not store next to exposed items.
Breakables
Separately wrap before storing in dish pack box. Pack paper into
bottom, top and empty spaces in carton. Tip plates,saucers and bowls
on their sides and use dish pack divider kit for increased security.
Labeling is doubly important.
Books and Valuable Papers
File boxes are the best idea for your important documents. Pack
books flat and fill any empty space to stop movement. Avoid
overfilling cartons: Books are heavy. Keep moisture free with
plastic sheeting on top of pallets.
Large Appliances and Equipment
Moisture and mildew will damage your valuables if your refrigerator
or freezer is not clean and dry. Leave door slightly ajar. Use
valuable storage space inside appliance for small items.
Clothing
Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which
save the shape of garments.
Packing:
Begin packing a couple of weeks before you move. Careful packing pays by preventing breakage and loss of small and fragile items. Moving time is a great time to weed out old, unwanted or unneeded possessions. They only take up storage space.
Follow these simple packing tips: they will save you trouble, help you avoid damage to your goods and make maximum use of the space in your storage locker and moving truck.
Appliances: Tape all appliance doors shut when moving. Wedge doors open in storage. Secure all movable parts with paper or wedge. Wrap a paper mat around each item for protection. Freezer or refrigerator, washer and dryer make excellent packing cartons for bedding, towels and clothing. Always clean your stove before moving and give utility companies a few days notice to disconnect appliances.
Beds:
Lash bed rails together with rope or plastic tape. As you take
beds apart, mark all pieces so you know which goes with which
headboard, etc. Place covers on mattresses to keep clean during
moving and storage.
Books:
Books get heavy in bunches. Pack them in small cartons, holding
weight to under 30 pounds for easy lifting. Line all book cartons
with plastic and fill empty spaces with packing paper.
Bureaus:
Make your bureau drawers earn their passage as extra packing
boxes. Fill with small and fragile items. Sweaters, blankets and
towels make excellent padding.
Cartons:
Go easy on your back. Hold weight of all packing cartons under
30 pounds. With marking pen, list contents of each carton on the
side. For load sizing multiply length x width x height of each
carton if that information is not already on the carton.
Chairs:
Protect all chair legs by wrapping them in packing paper. Leave
slipcovers on upholstered chairs and cover them with plastic covers.
And don't forget to call Juneau Self Storage, (907) 463-4100.
