​1.  Consider waxing wooden furniture before storing.
2.  If stacking furniture, place pads, blankets or towels between them to prevent scratching.
3.  Cover stuffed furnishing such as sofas and mattresses with dust covers.  (Available in our packaging shop.)
4.  Do no wrap or tightly cover furniture in plastic.  If moisture is trapped, mold will occur.  Also, natural products such as leather need to breathe.

You are ready to move into your storage unit.  Before you just dump everything into it, let’s look at a few pointers on how you can fully utilise the space you have at your disposal.

Mirrors should be stored on end, not flat and labelled "FRAGILE".  To add strength to the glass, stick masking / duct tape in the shape of an X" across the glass.

Remove batteries from all appliances to avoid staining and leaking.

Clean all garden tools before storing them to avoid bug damage.

Avoid storing potted plants and soil for the same reason.

For that special pair of shoes, extra care must be taken.
1.  To preserve shape, stuff the shoe with clean paper or socks, or use a shoe tree.
2.  Wrap each shoe individually.
3.  Put each pair in a separate box.

1.  Use uniform-size boxes to maximise storage capacity and ease of stacking.
2.  Stack heavier boxes at the bottom.
3.  Don't stack higher than you can comfortably reach.
4.  Don't overfill your boxes.  Bulging boxes will loose shape and collapse. 

Always stand it upright and leave the door slightly ajar.

A sofa is an expensive item in your household and so you want to take care of it so that it stays in optimal condition.  Here are a few things you may want to do before storing your sofa as well as a few tips on how to store it in your storage unit.