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Make a list of everything you intend to store. Note which items
can be taken apart for easier transport and reduced storage
costs. |
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Keep all your essential items (keys, mobile, wallet, and medication)
in easy to find places. |
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Start packing any non-essential items such as extra clothes,
paintings and ornaments early. Lofts and garages are good places
to find items to get started on. |
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Don't wrap precious items in newspaper as the print can rub
off. |
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Stacked plates can be heavy and the bottom ones can break;
instead, wrap them in paper and pack them on their ends. Glass
panes (including pictures and mirrors) should be stacked upright. |
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Label all boxes clearly with the contents and room they belong
in to help when retrieving goods from your unit and unpacking. |
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Avoid unpleasant retrievals by cleaning your garden equipment
before you store it, and drain petrol where relevant to make
sure things start properly. |
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Store large and heavy items at the bottom. |
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Use the space in chests of drawers and wardrobes to store
boxes and paper work, reducing storage costs. |
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If you are going to need access to certain items throughout your storage
period, keep them near the door. |
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Protect furniture with dust sheets and wrap table and chair
legs to avoid scratching. |
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Remove batteries from electrical items. |
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Store heavy items in smaller boxes to make for easy lifting.
Store china and breakables in stronger cardboard and plastic
boxes packed with bubble wrap or tissue paper. |
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Make sure that fridges and freezers are fully defrosted to
prevent water damage and where possible leave the doors open
to allow ventilation. |
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Clean all garden furniture before storing and make sure that
your lawnmower is drained of petrol. |
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If more than one person is going to need access to the unit,
use a combination lock. |