Helpful Storage Tips

Storage Tips Designed to Keep Your Assets in Check

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Fail-Safe Ways to Keep Your Belongings in Good Shape

• Each unit has concrete floors, which tend to sweat and may damage cardboard boxes. We suggest placing your boxes on wood pallets to protect them from damage.
• Find boxes and anything else you'll need for storage before bringing in your items.
• Keep a list of all the items you have stored, so you'll know where to find everything.
• Leave some space for good ventilation.
• Leave a walkway so you can easily access your items, no matter where they are placed in the unit.
• Keep frequently used items closer to the door.
• Wrap electronics and furniture in plastic or linen.
• Keep fragile items in safe places and mark them as “fragile”.
• Store sofas and mattresses at the back of the unit. 
• Wipe metal items with a rag containing a few drops of oil to prevent rusting. 
• Wrap mirrors, framed art, or pictures in cardboards or bubble wrap.
• Label boxes on all sides so you know what's in them.