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Packing Tips
Storing and packing just got easier! Here are a few helpful packing tips....
- Make a list of packing materials needed such as boxes, bubble pack, tape, marking pens, rope, drop cloths, mattress and furniture covers, etc... Disassemble beds and mark the pieces so that they are easy to put back together.
- When packing books, pack them in small cartons that weigh no more than 30 lbs. Alternate bindings and cushion them with wadded packing paper.
- When you disassemble electronics such as computers and stereos (items that have numerous cables), place small colored stickers on the cable and the same color sticker where the cable goes.
- If possible, use the original packing for electronic items. If storing wool items, use cedar ships or mothballs to prevent moth damage. Prepare your unit by placing plastic on the floor under your goods. Wax wood furniture before storing it. Use sheets or cotton cloth to cover furniture.
- Never store anything in sealed plastic bags, especially in non-A/C storage. The humidity will cause damage to your goods.
- Label boxes by numbers - have the master list separate from your storage space... and never write on the box what its contents are. Label each box as you seal it.
- Mark “Fragile” on all boxes with breakables.
- Use your bureau drawers as packing space. Fill them with some of your fragile items and use blankets, sweaters and towels for padding.
- Do not use printed newspaper to pack with. The ink may smudge off on your items.
- To save space, fill interiors of appliances with linens, clothes and stuffed toys.
- Stuff towels between the washing machine and the inner tub of the washing machine to keep the tub from rotating.
- Label each box on all four sides with numbers, seal them with tape and make a list of the contents to take home with you. The box numbers should correspond with this master list. Pack appliances in factory boxes wheneverpossible and cushion with wadded (not shredded) packing paper. Shredded paper can get into the machines and cause damage. Wedge doors open while keeping appliances in storage.
- When packing boxes, try to limit the weight to 30 lbs. or less per box.
- When wrapping collectibles or anything breakable, tape it after you wrap it. This will keep you from mistaking them for the excess paper you used to fill the box.
- Clothing that ordinarily hangs in a closet should be packed in a wardrobe carton.
Need more helpful tips? Call one of our helpful self storage experts at (619) 585-1878.