Helpful hints to make the packing and storing of your belongings a breeze!

1. Use furniture drawers to hold delicate items. Wrap them in bubble wrap or newspaper.
2. When packing toys or smaller objects, remember to fill boxes completely, stuffing open areas with plain Newspaper to prevent collapsing when stacked.
3. Heavy items should be packed into small boxes so that they are easy to lift.
4. Protect your fragile goods in bubble wrap. Dishes & glasses should be wrapped in Packing Paper or bubble wrap before storing.
5. Wardrobe boxes are very useful they allow you to store your clothing on hangers which keeps their shape.
6. Place heavy or bulky items in the room first to provide a good stacking base.
7. Plan your storage space - put those items that you may need to get to near the front, close to the door.
8. Do not place Heavy items on sofas or mattresses it may damage them.
9. Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper to separate them to prevent marking.
10. Defrost refrigerator & freezer before going into storage and leave doors open for ventilation.
11. Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in mirror boxes, marked fragile and stacked on their end.
12. Cover your goods with dustsheets to protect against dust.
13. Always use high quality locks on your unit and good quality storage boxes -Need More Space sells Locks and Packing Material Onsite, ask the Centre Manager for details.
14. Break down items (such as table legs) and store large furniture (like tabletops and sofas) on end to save space.
15. Be careful not to store anything combustible (such as paint and chemicals) or perishable (such as food that is not permanently sealed).
16. When storing lawn and garden equipment, drain any fluids prior to storage in order to avoid corrosive damage.
17. Use plastic containers such as a bin to store shovels, hoes and rakes.
18. Make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home.
19. When storing business files, label all boxes and construct aisles so files are easily seen and accessible.
20. For peace of mind, store with a member of the Irish Self Storage Association.