The use of packing accessories such as Cartons,
Tissue Paper, Tape, Bubble-wrap, and Stretch Film
will maintain and protect your goods whilst in
storage. Packing and labelling cartons makes unpacking
much easier, and if you need to find something
in storage you will have some idea of which carton
to begin looking in.
As a general rule,
01. Place large, heavy items
that you can stack upon at the rear of the space.
Then work forward and upward with lighter, fragile
items.
02. Place those items that you
may need to access often in the front of the space.
03. Depending on the goods you
have stored, you may need to allow for walkways.
04. Packing in professional storage
cartons will make the storing and unpacking easier
and safer, saving you time and worry.
05. Professional packing and
storage accessories will provide your goods with
the preparation they need for storage and maintain
their condition for the term of storage.
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01. Fridges and freezers should
be thoroughly CLEAN and DRY before storing. While
in storage, doors should be secured slightly ajar
to stop condensation forming and help ward off
bad odours.
02. Make sure you defrost your
fridge and freezer thoroughly before storing otherwise
you will be leaving yourself open to water damage.
03. Placing a deodoriser inside
fridges or freezers is also a good idea to maintain
freshness.
04. Don't place items inside
fridges or freezers as the shelves and linings
can easily be marked or damaged.
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Drain washing machines before storing them and
tie down hoses etc. Appliances should be CLEAN
and DRY before storing. It will be worthwhile
wiping the insides over with bicarbonate of soda
before you store them.
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01. Empty the contents of wardrobes,
drawers, and cupboards to protect their shelving
and structure.
02. Where possible, remove the
legs from items of furniture, e.g. bed bases,
tables etc. to avoid damage and save space.
03. Chairs can be stacked seat
to seat to save space. Cover chair legs with protective
wrapping for extra protection.
04. Clothing and personal goods
should be packed in strong, secure cartons (e.g.
wardrobe or clothes boxes) with some naphthalene,
mothballs, or similar product to protect them
and maintain their condition.
05. It’s not wise to place
your clothes in bin liners as moisture can get
trapped inside when they’re sealed and your
clothes could be ruined. Similarly don’t
pack items into sealed plastic bags as humility
can cause mildew.
06. Vacuum food crumbs from
lounges to prevent attracting vermin.
07. Invest in covers, bags or
sheeting when storing upholstered products such
as mattresses and sofas to give them additional
protection.
08. Mattresses are best stored
on the long end and should be ideally raised above
floor level or laid on protective sheeting.
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01. Place a layer of packing
(e.g. scrunched paper or linen) inside the bottom
and top of cartons containing breakables.
02. Protect fragile items by
wrapping them individually in packing paper (newsprint
can be very messy and can possibly stain). Nest
cups and bowls, stand plates, sauce platters,
casserole dishes, etc. on their edges. Bubble
wrap is good investment for fragile items and
breakables.
03. Fill any gaps in the cartons
with packing. This will keep your fragile items
well protected and prevent them from moving around
in the cartons while in transit.
04. Label all cartons containing fragile
items and avoid storing heavy items on top of
these cartons.
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These items should be protected by packing material
(e.g. bubble-wrap) or stored upright in a flat-pack
carton (not lying flat). Separate lamp bases and
lampshades before wrapping them for protection.
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Place loose photographs between pieces of clean
cardboard and tape them together to avoid curling.
Photographs are heat-sensitive and will suffer
temperature damage if the storage is not climate
controlled.
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Wrapping silver in NON-ACID tissue paper or plastic
bags can help reduce tarnishing. Wiping chrome
or cast iron with a little machine oil will help
to retard rust.
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01. Electrical equipment, which
is very delicate and sensitive, should be handled
with care. The original boxes are ideal to repack
in. However, wrapping items individually in bubble-wrap,
packing them in cartons, and sealing the top will
offer good protection for your electrical items.
02. Remember to pack out any
gaps in the cartons. Pack pictures, vinyl records
etc on their edges to prevent warping.
03. Computers, like your other electrical
items, need special care. The original boxes are
highly recommended for packing. However, bubble-wrap
and high-quality packing cartons will do the job.
04. Remember to use some packing
or linen in the bottom and top of cartons. This
provides extra protection to the contents. Pack
out any gaps.
05. Modern computers have "self-parking
heads”. If you are unsure about your computer,
refer to the manufacturer's manual, or consult
your retailer, especially if storing for longer
than six months.
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We recommend the removal of batteries in your
battery operated appliances and toys to avoid
any damage, as batteries can leak.
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Drain fuel and oil from all machinery. This will
reduce the risk of leakage, spillage, and damage
to other goods in your space. Petrol and oil left
in your machinery are also a fire hazard.
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