Central Storage’s Top 10 Storage Tips
- Map It Out. Make a drawing that shows where items are going to be placed.
- Plan ahead by keeping you frequently used items at the front of you unit where you can get at them easily.
- When storing lawn or garden equipment, drain any fluids prior to storage in order to avoid damage.
- Break down items and store large furniture on ends to save space.
- Cover mattresses and store them flat on level surfaces.
- Cover up all furniture to protect it.
- Make the best use of your storage area by stacking up from the heaviest to the lightest items on top.
- Use your refrigerator and other appliances to store things like linens, books and CD’s, but be sure and wedge an opening so that air can circulate in them.
- Leave a little space between the walls of your unit and your stored items to allow for ventilation.
- Shovels, rakes, brooms and hoses can be stored in empty trash containers.
Central Storage Top 5 Packing Tips
- Gather all the materials and supplies you need before you start: boxes, tape, packing materials, markers, furniture covers, etc.
- Don’t overload boxes. They should weigh as much as you can lift without straining. LABEL every box with its contents.
- Use the right boxes. Big boxes for light items and small boxes for heavy items.
- When breaking down furniture and or bed frames tape or twine together all the pieces. Use small plastic bags to store screws and bolts and then tape them to the furniture item they belong to.
- Wrap dishes, glass ware and other breakable valuables individually with packing paper or bubble wrap.
Central Storage frequently gets questions about what is not acceptable to store in this facility.
- Vehicles
- Hazardous Materials
- Combustible Materials
- Flammable Materials
- Toxic Materials
- Perishable Food or Animal Product
If you have any questions about the items you wish to store, consult the manager before you pack and arrive at the site.