Whether you need to store clothes, books, furniture, paperwork,
appliances or old memorabilia, self storage provides a simple and
effective way of doing just this - even if you do have very limited
space in your home. Although you simply put your stuff into your unit
and then forget about it until you next need it, there are a number of
things you can do to prepare your items to ensure that they stay in
tip-top condition.
• Summer is well and truly over and the winter months are officially upon us. This means it's time for the shorts and t-shirts to go away and time for jumpers and coats to reemerge. If you intend on keeping your summer clothes in self storage then try to refrain from folding them up and packing as much as you can into one suitcase. Clothes rails are perfect for dresses, trousers and even tops and guarantee that come summer they won't be impossible to iron. For really special items get a protective cover as this will help to keep items clean and fresh.
• If you're storing furniture and want it to stay in great condition for when you eventually need it or sell it, then make sure you protect each individual item. Clean surfaces with a gentle soap and water solution and consider applying a coat of wax to protect the finish. Disassemble beds, tables and chairs if necessary and ensure that you cover all furniture to prevents scratches and dust collecting on it.
• Fabric sofas, chairs and mattresses should be cleaned as well as possible to prevent mould and mildew from growing whilst they're being kept in self storage. Gently wipe the surfaces with an antibacterial cleanser and warm water solution and allow to air dry. It is recommended that leather or delicate fabric furniture is professionally cleaned before storage.
• Use masking tape to mark an "X" on glass tabletops and mirrors. It might sound crazy but believe it or not, this will add strength and help to prevent items from shattering. Fixing a sheet of corrugated cardboard on each side of the glass will also give added protection and bubble wrap is great for smaller, delicate items.
• Books are best stored in acid-free boxes because this will ensure that the pages don't become weakened. Whatever you do, don't wrap them in newspaper because the print will more than likely transfer onto the pages and leave ink stains on them. Pack any particularly heavy books at the bottom of the box because this will prevent them from bending or weakening the lighter ones.
• Summer is well and truly over and the winter months are officially upon us. This means it's time for the shorts and t-shirts to go away and time for jumpers and coats to reemerge. If you intend on keeping your summer clothes in self storage then try to refrain from folding them up and packing as much as you can into one suitcase. Clothes rails are perfect for dresses, trousers and even tops and guarantee that come summer they won't be impossible to iron. For really special items get a protective cover as this will help to keep items clean and fresh.
• If you're storing furniture and want it to stay in great condition for when you eventually need it or sell it, then make sure you protect each individual item. Clean surfaces with a gentle soap and water solution and consider applying a coat of wax to protect the finish. Disassemble beds, tables and chairs if necessary and ensure that you cover all furniture to prevents scratches and dust collecting on it.
• Fabric sofas, chairs and mattresses should be cleaned as well as possible to prevent mould and mildew from growing whilst they're being kept in self storage. Gently wipe the surfaces with an antibacterial cleanser and warm water solution and allow to air dry. It is recommended that leather or delicate fabric furniture is professionally cleaned before storage.
• Use masking tape to mark an "X" on glass tabletops and mirrors. It might sound crazy but believe it or not, this will add strength and help to prevent items from shattering. Fixing a sheet of corrugated cardboard on each side of the glass will also give added protection and bubble wrap is great for smaller, delicate items.
• Books are best stored in acid-free boxes because this will ensure that the pages don't become weakened. Whatever you do, don't wrap them in newspaper because the print will more than likely transfer onto the pages and leave ink stains on them. Pack any particularly heavy books at the bottom of the box because this will prevent them from bending or weakening the lighter ones.
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