Our self-storage units in Toronto, Etobicoke and Brampton are perfect for storing your paper materials like documents, records, or pictures.
Here are some tips on how to make sure you’re storing your paper assets safely and properly.
Avoid Acid
It’s not hard to find acid-free storage boxes, file folders and photo albums so be sure to use them. Acid deteriorates the look of paper and causes it to change colour.
If you’re going to use tissue paper while storing, be sure to use one that is also acid free.
Stay Dry
Water damage can obviously destroy anything on paper. At the same time, try to opt for climate controlled storage, so you can keep your pictures or documents out of the humidity.
Avoid Sunlight
Sunlight is another paper-killer. It fades the ink, which is obviously bad.
If you’ve ever seen a faded poster in the window of a store, you’ve seen the damage sunlight can do. The sun can have the same effect on documents, which is especially bad if you’re storing receipts for tax purposes.
If you have any questions about renting self-storage units in Toronto, Etobicoke and Brampton, please contact us any time.
