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At Econo Storage we are here to help you. Below are some moving,
packing, and storage tips we thought might be helpful. Please feel
free to consult with our staff for advice on these matters.
Choosing a storage place:
Use all the space available, including the height. Leave a walkway
in your space for easy access. Place frequently used items near
the door. Label your boxes and take home a list of the labeled boxes
for easy reference when you need to locate your goods. Heavy items
like books or tools should be packed in small boxes so they are
easy to lift. Protect your fragile goods with packing (i.e., bubble
pack or other) and place them near the top of your storage space.
Bedding, clothing, curtains, drapes and linens:
Clothing, curtains, and drapes should be stored on hangers. If hanging
cartons are not available, such items should be carefully folded
and stored in dresser drawers or cedar chests along with bedding
and linens.
Dishes and glassware:
All glass items should be individually wrapped. Wrapped glasses
should be placed near the top of the cartons. Do not place heavy
items on boxes containing glassware.
Appliances:
A refrigerator or freezer should be dry and stored with the door
slightly open. Some goods can be stored inside large appliances
and boxes can be stacked on top of stoves, refrigerators, and freezers.
Bicycles and other metal items:
To retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a
few drops of machine oil.
Books and documents:
Pack books flat to protect their spines. Don't place boxes directly
on concrete floors, but use pallets or skids to prevent moisture
absorption.
Prohibited storage goods:
Never store perishables, liquids, explosives, flammable liquids
and fuels, toxic materials, or other items that need a controlled
environment.
Furniture:
Place a pallet, corrugated cardboard mat, or plastic sheet on the
floor and stand sofas and mattresses on end. Disassemble beds and
tables and wrap table legs in paper. If a table will not disassemble,
place padding on the floor and place the table on its top with the
legs pointing up. Use dresser tops for stacking cartons and dresser
drawers for small, delicate items. Keep upholstery off the floor.
Place a plastic cover, which we provide at no charge, on your furniture.
Business Storage Tips
Office furniture:
Place a light dust cover over your furniture.
Metal equipment, tools and other metal items:
All equipment needs to be clean. To retard rust, wipe all metal
surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.
Files, records and other documents:
Pack books flat to protect their spines. Use packing to fill out
empty pockets in the boxes. Do not overload.
Prohibited storage goods:
Never store perishables, liquids, explosives, flammable liquids
and fuels, toxic materials, or other items that need a controlled
environment.
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