Hints

Storage Tips & Hints..

• Plan your storage space.

• Place those items that you need to access often in the front of the unit. 

• Leave a small space around the perimeter of your storage unit to aid circulation

• Look Up!, Utilise all of the space available to you, including the height.

• Stack the lighter boxes on top of the heavier boxes.

• Don’t over-pack cartons or they will be too hard to lift.

• If tables won’t disassemble, place a mat or protective plastic on the ground and lay the tabletop face down on the floor with the legs pointing up.

• Cover stuffed furniture with cardboard, blankets or plastic covers to protect against dust. 

• Don’t place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture.

• Never lay paintings or mirrors flat. Ensure they are wrapped or placed in proper picture/mirror cartons.

• To ensure safe storage: Do not store anything combustible (i.e. paint thinner, gasoline, solvents, paint, etc.).

• Do not store any living things (including plants), or perishable goods (especially foodstuffs).

• Empty petrol from mowers, whipper snipers, etc.

• Ensure gas bottles are empty and BBQ or cooking surfaces are clean.

• 1.5 metre by 1.5 metre unit – Suitable for a large room of belongings

• 1.5 metre  by 3 metre unit – Suitable for 2-3 rooms worth of belongings.

• 3 metre by 3 metre unit – Would store all the contents of a small home or two bedroom apartment.  This is one of the most commonly used self storage unit sizes.