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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