Storage Tips
Tip #1
Store items you'll need most often at the front of the unit.
Tip #2
When you pack your storage unit, create a center aisle for access to all items.
Tip #3
Do not place boxes directly on concrete floors, but use pallets or skids to allow air flow around and under items.
Tip #4
If you're storing tables and other furniture, remove legs and store tabletops and sofas on end, to save space.
Tip #5
Old photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place them between two pieces of cardboard and tape them together.
Tip #6
Drain gasoline and oil from lawn mowers and other items with small engines.
Tip #7
Common sense and state law determines what may be stored. s or drug paraphernalia, live animals, perishables, liquids, explosives, flammable liquids and fuels, toxic materials, or other items that need a controlled environment.
Tip #8
Use trash cans to store shovels, hoes and rakes.
Tip #9
Mattresses should be covered and stored flat on level surfaces.
Tip #10
Use protective covers and treat wood surfaces before storing.
Tip #11
When storing metal items, to retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.
Tip #12
Pack blankets, draperies, and dress clothes on the hanger in a wardrobe box.
Tip #13
Always use high quality locks on your unit. Locks are available for sale-just ask your site manager for a recommendation.