Hints and Tips on Self Storage

Customers often ask for advice on how to store various items. Here is a list of tips on how to properly store various items:

Furniture

Lay down plastic sheeting or a pallet between furniture and floor of storage unit.
Cover all furniture and disassemble, if possible.
Wrap table legs with packing paper as scratch protection.
Lay assembled tables top down on floor with legs pointing up.
Stack chairs seat-to-seat with cloth or paper separating them.
Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls.

Metal

Wipe a few drops of oil on bicycles and tools as rust protector. To avoid oil staining, do not store next to exposed items.

Breakables

Separately wrap before storing in dish pack box.
Pack paper into bottom, top and empty spaces in carton.
Tip plates,saucers and bowls on their sides and use dish pack divider kit for increased security.
Labeling is doubly important.

Book and Valuable Papers

File boxes are the best idea for your important documents.
Pack books flat and fill any empty space to stop movement.
Avoid overfilling cartons: Books are heavy.
Keep moisture free with plastic sheeting on top of pallets.

Large Appliances and Equipment

Moisture and mildew will damage your valuables if your refrigerator or freezer is not clean and dry. Leave door slightly ajar.
Use valuable storage space inside appliance for small items.

Clothing

Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which save the shape of garments.

If you have any specific questions we can answer, please contact us.

Kilmarnock Mini Storage
P.O. Box 142
Kilmarnock
VA 22482
Phone: 804-435-0876
Fax: 804-435-0876

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