Helpful Storage Tips

Moving is the perfect excuse for a spring clean. Once you know you’re moving, take an objective look at what’s in every room, closet, and drawer. Check your Yellow Pages for non-profit organizations. They’ll be glad to pick up your old clothes for mending and distribution to the needy. A yard or garage sale is another good way to get rid of unwanted belongings.

Start to store most of your “least used” household items a few weeks prior to the major move. This will give you more time on the day of the big move to focus and accomplish your other tasks.

The use of Packing accessories such as Bubble wrap, Cartons, Paper, Plastic Covers, Port-a-robes and Tape will maintain and protect your goods whilst in storage. Fill cartons to capacity; partially full or bulging cartons may tip or collapse. Heavy items like books or tools should be packed in small cartons so they are easy to handle.

Books should be packed flat, not on their spines. Label your cartons according to the room they came from. This will make unpacking much easier, and if you need to find something in storage you will have some idea of which carton to begin looking in. Fridges, freezers and other white goods should be thoroughly dry and clean before storing. Whilst in storage their door should be secured slightly ajar.