Hot Tips for Storage

The key to storage success is how you store and arrange your goods. After all, who wants to spend hours hunting around in boxes to find one item? Following our Hot Tips for Storage will make every visit fast and convenient.

1. Place frequently accessed goods near the front of the unit
2. Place heavier boxes on the ground
3. Stack items within convenient reach
4. Create walkways
5. Do not place heavy items on sofas or soft furnishings
6. Place a protective covering over soft furnishings
7. Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper separating them
8. Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open for ventilation
9. Wrap pictures and mirrors — mark them fragile and stack on ends
10. Ensure all electrical goods are clean, dry and in sealed boxes
11. Cover your goods with dust sheets to protect against dust, moisture and other airborne particles.

PLEASE NOTE YOU CAN NOT STORE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Toxic or hazardous materials or chemicals
2. Firearms, munitions, or explosives
3. Radioactive materials
4. Flammable or hazardous goods
5. Living plants or animals
6. Perishable goods
7. Cash or securities
8. Illegal goods
9. Waste materials or substances