Storing and moving things are not
an easy job. Storage services are offered for people whose new homes or new
places are not yet ready for moving. To avoid excessive expenses in storage
services, it is important to pack your things right. Storing your items right
will provide you ease in storing and moving these items, eventually. Here are
some techniques in packing things right.
1. Over-packing. Don’t pack heavy things in one box. It is important that you
maintain the weight of your boxes. First, this is to avoid unwanted box
breakage. Secondly, it is easier to carry lighter boxes when storing and
moving. It is more desirable to have more boxes that are lightweight than have
less heavier boxes that would give you back pains.
2. Books and Papers. Important papers and documents should be wrapped or placed in
special envelopes. Proper labelling should also be done to avoid loss or
confusion. It is important to wrap papers or documents with water resistant
materials to avoid degradation. Packing many books in one box is not advisable
because it will make your box significantly heavy. If you are going to pack
some books, you may put them in alternate manner so that the spine of a book
can support the pages of another.
3. Color-coding. To avoid loss or being mistaken as waste during storing and moving,
small items should be wrapped in color-coded materials. It is highly suggested
to use bright colors to give much attention to these small details. Tissue
papers, colored wraps, or plastic containers may be used to store these small
items.
4. Glassware. Due to improper storing, glass wares are damaged and broken. Storage
services may experience turbulence from earthquakes or other environmental
disturbances that may cause breakage to fragile items. It is advisable to wrap
each glass ware individually. This may be tedious but this would save you
money, eventually. Bowls can be wrapped
individually, nested, and wrapped again as a whole new package or group. Additional
cushioning may be added to ensure the safety of your glass wares. Everyday
items like bubble wraps, pads, cloth, or newspapers can be used as extra
cushions.
5. Appliances. You need much preparation when storing and moving large or major
appliances. Food should be emptied from refrigerators and freezers. Molds can
be avoided by ensuring that the interior of the appliances are well cleaned and
dry. All hoses should be disconnected and wrapped separately. Electrical
wirings should also be taped to the appliances to ensure that they will not
stray out and mess up when storing and moving is done.
These are just of the techniques
to be considered in packing your things right. By considering this, you may
save time from storing and moving your items. Money may also be saved if
strategic packing is done. Lastly, you may also save time if you can manage all
your boxes easily.
Pembroke Pines Self
Storage
10806 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 435-6885
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