| 1. |
Store items you'll need most often at the front of the
unit. |
| 2. |
When you pack your storage unit, create a center aisle for access for
all items. |
| 3. |
Do
not place boxes directly on concrete floors, but use pallets or skids to
prevent moisture absorption. |
| 4. |
If
you are storing tables and other furniture, remove legs and store tabletops
and sofa's on end to save space. |
| 5. |
Old photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place them
between two pieces of cardboard and tape them together. |
| 6. |
Drain gasoline and oil from lawn mowers and other items with small
engines. |
| 7. |
Common sense and state laws determine what may be stored. You alone
control access to your moving storage space: therefore never store live animals,
perishables, liquids, explosives, flammable liquids, and fuels, toxic
materials, or other items that need a controlled environment. |
| 8. |
Use trash cans to store shovels, hoes & rakes |
| 9. |
Mattresses should be covered and stored flat on level surfaces
to. |
| 10. |
Use protective covers & treat wood surfaces before
storing. |
| 11. |
When storing...metal items, to slow rust, wipe all metal surfaces with
a rag containing a few drops of machine oil. |
| 12. |
Pack blankets, draperies, and dress clothes on a hanger in a wardrobe
box. |
| 13. |
ALWAYS use high quality locks on your unit. ASK your site manager for a
recommendation. |
