Our friendly staff are keen to advise you on the best storage techniques.

Before you store :

• Make sure your goods are dry and clean before you put them into store. Drain and wipe down freezers, refrigerators and washing machines.
• Pack your property into good quality plastic or cardboard storage boxes. Both can be purchased from ABC Selfstore, along with tape and bubble wrap.
• Fill storage boxes to capacity, using soft padding where appropriate. Partially full or bulging boxes may collapse or tip over.
• Pack heavier items like files and books in smaller boxes so they aren’t too heavy.
• Label or number boxes for easy reference and keep an inventory of what you have stored.
• Protect fragile items with bubble wrap and avoid putting heavy items on top.
• Use wardrobe boxes to keep clothes in shape.
• Remove all perishable and inflammable items like food, aerosols, batteries and oil/petrol.
• Dismantle furniture where possible and detach legs from tables and beds to save space.
• Remember, lift heavy items correctly: bend your knees not your back.

Making the most of your space :

• Plan your storage. Put items you may need at the front.
• Remember, you can visit your storage room as often as you want.
• Using our pallets trucks, cages or trolleys if necessary, place heavy bulky items in the room first to create a sturdy base; lighter items on top.
• Position boxes and items of similar size together to minimise wastage of space.
• Leave space for access to the rear of the room.
• Place dust sheets or protective covering over soft furnishings.
• Stand mattresses on end and avoid stacking heavy items on soft furnishings.
• Stack chairs seat to seat.
• Use dust sheets to cover your property and on the floor of the storage room.
• Use furniture covers or dust sheets between surfaces to protect from scratches.

 

Any queries?

Just ask, we're here to help and advise.

All the packing materials you'll need are available from ABC.