Apex Self Storage Domestic Storage

• Make a list of everything you intend to store. Note which items can be taken apart for easier transport and reduced storage costs.
• Keep all your essential items (keys, mobile, wallet, and medication) in easy to find places.
• 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.
• Don't wrap precious items in newspaper as the print can rub off.
• 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.
• Label all boxes clearly with the contents and room they belong in to help when retrieving goods from your unit and unpacking.
• Avoid unpleasant retrievals by cleaning your garden equipment before you store it, and drain petrol where relevant to make sure things start properly.
• Store large and heavy items at the bottom.
• Use the space in chests of drawers and wardrobes to store boxes and paper work, reducing storage costs.
• If you are going to need access to certain items throughout your storage period, keep them near the door.
• Protect furniture with dust sheets and wrap table and chair legs to avoid scratching.
• Remove batteries from electrical items.
• 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.
• Make sure that fridges and freezers are fully defrosted to prevent water damage and where possible leave the doors open to allow ventilation.
• Clean all garden furniture before storing and make sure that your lawnmower is drained of petrol.
• If more than one person is going to need access to the unit, use a combination lock.