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Top Storage Tips From Seton
- Thoroughly defrost freezers prior to storage as the water from melted ice can ruin your stored possessions and run into other peoples units.
- Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open to aid ventilation
- Ensure that Dishwashers and washing machines are drained of all water as water can seep out into yours and others units if the appliances are not fully drained
- Use good quality cardboard storage boxes, we sell heavy duty storage boxes that will not collapse when stacked in your storage unit.Seton sells the ideal storage boxes.
- Fill boxes to capacity, partially full or bulging boxes may tip or collapse.
- Heavy items should be packed into small boxes so that they are easy to lift.
- Label or number boxes for easy reference when you need to locate your goods.
- Make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
- Protect your fragile goods in bubble wrap, we sell bubble wrap at reasonable prices.
- Dishes or glasses should be wrapped in paper or bubble wrap before storing.
- Cover your goods with dust sheets to protect against dust.
- Garden equipment should be cleaned and drained of fuel before storing.
- Wrap table legs with bubble wrap before storing.
- Place heavy or bulky items in your unit first to provide a good stacking base.
- Plan your storage space, put those items that you need to get to most often near the front, close to the door.
- Keep a copy of important documents with you at home or place them near to the door of your unit so that you can locate them quickly.
- To maximise space stack similar size boxes together.
- Do not place heavy items on sofas or mattresses.
- Always place a protective cover over your soft furnishings.
- Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper to separate them.
- Pictures or mirrors should be wrapped with bubble wrap, placed in a stout boxes marked fragile and stacked on their end.
- Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls to aid ventilation.
