Storage Tips

• It is easy to forget what you have in storage. Keep a complete list in a safe place at home for easy reference. Cross off items when you remove them from your self storage unit.
• Mark your boxes with numbers on each side and use the numbers to create your inventory list of contents. Keep one copy of the list in the self storage unit and one at home.
• Create a map of your storage unit showing what is located where.
• Furniture legs and corners are easily damaged. Wrap them in bubble wrap before storing.
• Your largest and heaviest items should be place in the storage area first.
• If there are items that you will need access to more often, place them closest to the door of the self storage unit.
• Make the most of your self storage unit space by stacking similar size boxes on top of each other.
• Heavy items and furniture legs can pierce through mattress covers and sofa upholstery. Avoid placing those types of items on top of sofas and mattresses.
• Place covers over your upholstered furniture to protect them from dirt and damage.
• Chairs should be stacked seat to seat with fabric or paper protection between the backs and legs.
• Good air flow along the walls of storage units will help maintain even temperature and humidity levels. Don't stack furniture or mattresses along the walls, as they could inhibit the air flow.
• Mark cables and ports where possible on your computers or other electronic items you are placing in storage.
• There are no self storage units that are immune to dust. Covering all your items with light dust cloths will add an extra level of protection.
• Store mattress and box springs on their long edge and elevate them off the floor, if possible.
• Even clean refrigerators and freezers can contain odors. Leave their doors open for ventilation during storage.
• Remove bulbs and shades from lamps that are being stored. Wrap and pack the shades in boxes to protect them from damage.
• Remove vacuum cleaner bags and dispose of them before placing your vacuum in storage.
• Save space in your unit by storing sofas and couches, standing on end. If they contain a hide-a-bed, be sure and secure the bed by tying it closed before transporting it.
• Remove gas and oil from stored equipment like lawn mowers, tillers and snow blowers.
• Skis and snowboards should be kept off the concrete to avoid damage.
• Leave a walkway to the back so that everything is accessible.

WARNING!! DO NOT store combustibles or perishables!

Items that should NOT be kept in your self storage unit.

• Combustible items such as paints, gasoline, lighter fluid, propane tanks, cleaner fluid, acetylene tanks or oils of any kind. Nothing that could possibly start a fire, or that would be considered hazardous or toxic waste is allowed.
• Perishable items such as food, spices, dried fruit, seeds, living or dried plants. These items can attract insects and rodents to your unit, which could be very destructive to your contents.

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