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Do not store food items which could attract rodents
or pests. |
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Appliances must be thoroughly clean and dry. Keep
refrigerator and freezer doors slightly open. Remove
and discard vacuum cleaner bags. |
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Store mattresses and box springs on long edges. Wrap
for protection and elevate off of the floor. Use
pallets, 2x4s, plywood... anything that will keep
your items off the floor of the storage unit. It is
not advised to lean items against the walls of the
storage unit. |
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Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard
and marked FRAGILE. Stand them straight up...
never flat. |
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Make a list of packing materials needed such as
boxes, bubble pack, tape, marking pens, rope, drop
cloths, mattress and furniture covers, etc...
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Disassemble beds and mark the pieces so that they
are easy to put back together. |
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When packing books, pack them in small cartons that
weigh no more than 30 lbs. Alternate bindings and
cushion them with wadded packing paper. |
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Keep your out-of-season clothes accessible, you may
have your belongings in storage longer than
anticipated. |
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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. |
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Wax wood furniture before storing it. Use sheets or
cotton cloth to cover furniture. |
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Never store anything in sealed plastic bags. The
humidity will cause damage to your goods. |
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Leave a small space between the goods stored and the
storage units walls. |
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Do not stack
heavy or folded objects where they could shift or
collapse when you move or need access. |
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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. |
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Use your bureau drawers as packing space. Fill them
with some of your fragile items and use blankets,
sweaters and towels for padding. |
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Do not use printed newspaper to pack with. The ink
may smudge off on your items. |
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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. |
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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 whenever possible and cushion with
wadded (not shredded) packing paper. Shredded paper
can get into the machines and cause damage. Wedge
appliance doors open while keeping in storage. |
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When packing boxes, try to limit the weight to 30
lbs. or less per box. |
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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. |
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Clothing that ordinarily hangs in a closet should be
packed in a wardrobe carton. |
