If it’s your first time looking for self storage in Brampton, the following tips should help you get a better idea of how to store your items safely and efficiently, and help you avoid any possible nasty surprises in the future.
Protecting Your Items in Preparation For Storage
Always disassemble large furniture such as beds, couches and tables before storing. Carefully wrap each section and store them together so they will be easy to locate afterwards.
Soft furniture such as mattresses and cushions should be properly covered with plastic in order to protect them from dust, grime and moisture-causing mold and mildew. Ensure they are properly sealed, and if dealing with pieces from a couch for example, you may wish to clearly mark them. If you have leather furniture, such as couches or chairs, these should first be treated using a leather conditioner. If possible, keep your leather furniture off the floor with pallets, moving pads or boards.
It may appear to make more sense storage-wise to stack books on their side, but packing them flat will protect their spines and keep them in a good condition. Since books mean weight, always pack them together in separate, specially designated boxes, and keep them away from breakables.
If you have breakable items to store (ornaments, dishes and plates, glasses etc.) wrap them very carefully using bubble wrap, and either separate them using scrunched up newspaper, or store them with linens. You can also purchase dish packs (which are specially designed boxes) to safely store some of your breakables.
Photos can tend to curl or get damaged in storage, so avoid storing any photographs that are one of a kind or irreplaceable. If you must store photos, place them flat in-between two pieces of cardboard before taping them together; this will keep them flat.
Organizing Your Items
Always label your boxed items, this way you can always tell what they contain when you need to get to your items quickly. Store items you will not be in need of in the foreseeable future towards the back of the storage unit, and keep items you will need again soon towards the front.
Valuable items should be placed at the rear end of the unit as a security precaution. Most units are secure, but this measure will stop anyone from breaking in and making off with your valuables in a hurry. Try to pack your items as tightly as possible to reduce dust build-up and also maximize your available space.
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For more information on your options for self storage in Brampton, contact Self Storage Depot today – we’ll be happy to help.
