ADVANCED Mini Storage
Self Storage Tips
Preparing goods for storage
Blankets, Draperies and Clothing-have blankets,
draperies and out-of-season clothing cleaned, then pack them right on the
hanger in a wardrobe box.
Books-pack them flat, not standing on end (which
may cause damage to the spines). Books are extremely heavy, so don't pack
too many in one box or mix them with fragile items.
Lawn Mowers-drain gasoline and oil from all
small engines.
Mirrors and Pictures-large works should be
stored in specially designed boxes. Smaller pictures can be wrapped in
bubble wrap or packing paper and stored in boxes with clothing or linens.
Leather (couches,clothes)-treat with a leather conditioner and protect them with plastic covers. Keep the couch off the floor using pallets. (thanks to The Leatherworks Inc. of Stockton for the tip)
Mattresses-protect them and your furniture
with specially designed plastic covers.
Furniture and Tables-remove legs and disassemble
to conserve storage space. Wrap with furniture pads to protect from soil
and scratches. Wrap the legs together with packing paper and, if possible,
tape them to the protective wrap placed around the corresponding item.
Photos-old photographs tend to curl over time.
To keep them flat, place them between two pieces of cardboard and tape
them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos. Negatives take up little
space. Consider keeping them with you.
How to organize your storage room
Leave a few inches of space between your items and
the wall for better ventilation.
We have pallets available most of the time for customers
to use in their unit for ventilation underneath their goods.
Gather the things you are least likely to need
during the time you are storing your belongings. Place these things in
the room first.
Store heaviest items on the bottom and lighter
items on the top. Place cartons so that you can read the label which lists
their contents.
Place the things you are most likely to need
closest to the door for easy access.
Securely latch and lock the door to your storage
room when leaving!!!
Locations:
2625 Monte Diablo Ave.
Stockton, Ca 95203
209-466-4444
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