DECIDE WHICH ITEMS TO PUT INTO STORAGE
The idea of storing specific household items for a certain amount of time suggests that you don’t need those things right now but you do intend to do so in the foreseeable future. Pack for storage only the things you really plan to use again.
CREATE AN INVENTORY LIST
Create a detailed list of all the belongings you plan to store simply because it’s easy to forget what you have in your storage space amidst a stressful and chaotic house move.
GET PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS
In most cases, clear plastic bins are the best storage containers you can get. Consider purchasing brand-new cardboard boxes that are strong enough to keep your things safer for longer.
NEVER PACK HAZARDOUS ITEMS FOR STORAGE
Remember that you’re not allowed to store any items that are dangerous in nature. Also, you can’t store perishable items because they can cause all sorts of problems. Check the list of forbidden items before you start packing stuff for storage.
PREPARE ITEMS FOR STORAGE
Clean thoroughly all items you plan to put in a storage unit to avoid the potential buildup of a musty scent. Wipe all surfaces with an all-purpose cleaning spray or disinfectant wipes. Vacuum well all soft furniture.
LABEL EACH BOX PROPERLY
It’s very important that you label each and every box when you pack your things for storage. Labeling properly your storage boxes will save you valuable time as you won’t have to open random boxes inside the storage area to find the item or items you’re looking for.
PACK FURNITURE FOR STORAGE
Clean all furniture surfaces with a suitable furniture cleaner. Consider disassembling large furniture to be able to protect better their separate sections. Keep small fastening elements (screws, bolts, nuts, washers) in sealable plastic bags, then tape those bags to the corresponding furniture piece.
