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How to Properly Pack Your Items
Filling Your Unit
- Protect each item with cloth, paper pads or bubble pack
- Place heavy items on the bottom and stack light items on the top
- Pack your items as tight as possible to prevent shifting and damage
- Try to distribute the weight evenly in your unit
- Use the proper size box, place heavier items in the bottom of the box
- Fill boxes completely; this reduces shifting and helps prevent boxes from shifting
- Securely close all boxes; closed boxes take less space
- Mark your boxes with your name and list of contents
- Place items you need often in the front of your unit
- Remember, your storage unit is made of wood; watch for splinters
- Brace the door open when you are loading to prevent unexpected closing
- Make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home
- Leave clothes in dresser drawers
- Use a high quality lock
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For Your Safety
- Do not load more than 2,000 pounds in one storage unit
- Do not place flammable or hazardous materials in this storage vault
- Do not store liquids in this storage unit
- Do not let children play in, on or around this unit
- Do not store illegal substance in your unit
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Breakables
- Use a dishpack or glassware box for greater protection
- Place heavy items in the bottom of the box
- Wrap each item separately with foam, plastic or paper; do not use newspaper
- Stack dishes on their side and glassware upright
- Pack all open space with paper to ensure a tight fit
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Furniture
- Disassemble if possible; it takes less space
- Cover with cloth or paper pads to protect from damage
- Most sofas can be stood on end to make the best use of space
- Place mattress and box springs in protective bags
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Large Appliances
- Clean appliances thoroughly before storing
- Drain all water from appliances before storing
- Tape down all moving parts
- Store light items inside appliances with proper padding
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors ajar to prevent mildew
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Mirrors and Pictures
- Wrap mirrors in clean paper and pack into a mirror box
- Do not lay mirrors flat!
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Clothing
- Wardrobe boxes are best for storing clothing
- Place shoes and folded items at the bottom of the box
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Books and Papers
- Pack books and papers into a small box
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