• Thoroughly defrost freezers prior to storage as the water from melted ice can ruin your stored possessions.
  
  
• 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 your unit 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.
  
  
• 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,we sell dust sheets suitable for this purpose.

• 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 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.

If you require any further information on how to store your possessions just ask us as we will be pleased to help you.