HELPFUL STORAGE TIPS

• Lay a dust sheet on the floor of your unit to protect your belongings

• Use good quality storage boxes – we sell cardboard boxes in three sizes

• Fill boxes to capacity- partially full or bulging boxes may tip or collapse

• Heavy items should be packed into small boxes so they are easy to lift (books for example)

• Make up an inventory of stored items and keep safe (and give a copy to WSS for safekeeping)

• Protect your fragile items in bubble wrap – we sell three different lengths of wrap

• Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in bubble wrap or paper – Don’t use newspaper as the ink can stain

• Garden equipment should be cleaned and emptied of petrol before storing

• Use wardrobe boxes to allow clothes to be stored on hangers to maintain shape – we sell wardrobe boxes

• Place heavy or bulky items in the unit first to provide a solid base for stacking smaller items

• Do not place heavy items on sofas or mattresses

• ALWAYS place a protective cover over your soft furnishings – we sell sofa & mattress covers

• Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper to separate them

• ALWAYS fully defrost and clean fridge/freezers before storing

• Leave fridge & freezer doors ajar for ventilation

• Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in bubble wrap and placed on their end

• Cover your goods with a dust sheet or furniture blankets to protect against dust - we sell blankets

• Keep frequently used or needed items near to the unit door, we suggest important documents be stored in lidded plastic boxes for safekeeping and easy access