PACKING TIPS

Appliances

Defrost freezers

Packing tips for appliances include: Always defrosting your fridge/freezer and wipe it dry before moving it into self-storage. Leave the fridge door ajar to prevent mold growing inside while in storage.

Don’t forget to use your fridge as shelving while it’s in storage. Buy fridge containers as boxes. That way you can use them to store food once the fridge running again.

Furniture

Clean before storing

Furniture packing tips include cleaning or vacuuming upholstery before storing. Cover furniture and mattresses in plastic during transport, but remove once in self-storage. Mattresses and fabric upholstery left in plastic may sweat over time. Visit Amazon for a huge range of moving house boxes and wrapping supplies.

Batteries

Remove batteries

A simple tip that can save you money:

Remove batteries from toys, remotes, torches and other electronics before storing them. This helps prevent damage from leaking or corroding batteries.

Loose or installed batteries — especially lithium batteries — are best stored safely and separately. Using an affordable, lockable container for your tech gear can add extra peace of mind.

Electronics

Invest in good boxes

Noone keeps the boxes for their electronics, right? Buy TV packing boxes or wrap electronics in bubble wrap and pack into a good quality carton. Fill gaps with additional packing. Seal boxes with packing tape. Sealing boxes ensures the contents stay dust-free while in self-storage. Always store TV screens upright.

Mirrors, Glass, Paintings

Cover mirrors, glasses and painting in layers of bubble wrap and secure firmly with packing tape. Transport and store mirrors and paintings on their edges. Never lay them flat. Alternatively, buy a mirror or a painting packing box.

Small Engine Machinery

Drain all fuel from tanks before putting small engine machinery into self-storage. This will reduce potential fire risks and protect the engines.

Place oil spill mats under small machinery to catch any residual drips. Doing so will save a cleaning fee when you vacate your storage unit. For mowers ensure the grass catcher, wheels and blades are clean before storing.

Consider adding shelving solutions to keep your work gear organised while in storage.