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SELF STORAGE – TIPS FOR A SMOOTH MOVE

Some of us are hoarders (of possessions), some of us aren’t.Even if you’re not a collector, you’re more than likely to make use of a storage facility somewhere along the way. 
Whether you’re moving house, moving offices, decluttering your living space, stashing your children’s memorabilia, putting extra furniture ‘on hold’ or perhaps you’re simply in between stages of your life…stashing your stuff in a self-storage unit is a practical and secure option. 
By taking a little time in the planning stages of packing and storage, you can eliminate much of the hassle and angst. Here are a few tips to ease the process, and to help you locate something if you need it in a hurry !
SOME GENERAL HINTS
* Look for butcher’s paper or unprinted newspaper for wrapping items, as newsprint can soil your things
* Take photos of your valuable possessions for insurance
* Take copies of all your important papers eg passports, and keep them in an easily accessible place, not in the storage unit
* When packing the contents of a house, it’s best to pack room by room and keep all the boxes from the rooms as close together as possible
• Have a designated ‘necessities’ box which can be unpacked first and which contains vital items such as adapter plugs, screwdriver, remote controls for TVs etc, a set of linen for each bed that will need to be made up on the first night, torch, candle

BOXES
* Boxes should be the same size and should not be too big, as they get too heavy and impossible to move
* Label all boxes very clearly.Some people prefer to number the boxes and keep a detailed contents list at another location.Another suggestion from a Perth self storage company is to pack room by room and label the boxes for each room with different coloured labels eg. yellow labels for kitchen, blue for study etc.
• Add a few naphthalene balls to each box
* Seal boxes securely with packing tape
* Ensure labels face outwards !
* Use pallets for storing boxes on so they don’t absorb moisture from the concrete floor
OTHER ITEMS
* Books should always be packed flat to protect the spines
* Avoid storing mirrors, paintings etc flat – they should be on their side to protect the glass
* All batteries should be taken out of appliances, toys etc
* Silver items should be wrapped in non-acid tissue paper to avoid tarnishing
• Wipe all metal, chrome or cast iron surfaces eg bicycles, lawnmowers with a little machine oil to delay rusting
* Machinery should be drained of petrol and any other flammable liquids, and gas bottled emptied
* Fridges and freezers should be cleaned out and completely dry before storing.In storage, secure the doors slightly ajar
• Clothing and curtains should be hung on hangers if possible

FURNITURE
* Mattresses and couches should stand on their sides or ends, not flat
• Remove table legs if possible – otherwise stack tables upside down.
* Tape keys from draws, doors etc. securely to the inside of the item

PACKING THE STORAGE AREA
* Make a central aisle or walkway for easy access
* Other items that you may require access to should be stored at the front of the unit
• Store valuables at the rear
* Shelving can also be a good idea to create more space
• Cover possessions with a light plastic sheet or cotton dust cover
Use these tips as a guide for easy packing and storage.  Self storage offers a convenient, flexible and secure storage option.And more and more people are opting for self storage for both their domestic and commercial requirements say a top supplier of storage units in Perth, EzyStorage.

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