Moving out of your door room is an experience most students do not look forward to; It can be tedious and extremely challenging. Here at Hanover Storage, convenience and ease is paramount to us and we have the right tips to make your transition easier. While in storage, you want all your items clean and ready to use for the next semester.
The best method to packing up your room for self storage, is to individually prep all items the right way.
Electronics
- For your large electronics like TV, stereo speakers, remove all batteries and unplug. This eliminates risk of corrosion
- Clean out the interior of your bar fridge, making sure it is clean and dry.
- Leave the door ajar for air flow and mould prevention
- Take out bulbs from electronics such as desk lamp. If the lamp has a different shade, remove and store separately to avoid damage.
- Take out glass carousel in microwave/toaster oven and pack separately with dishes
- If the original boxes of your electronics are still available, use for best protection. Otherwise, place foam inside packing box for safer transport.
- While in storage, place your electronics on top of each other, instead of the ground to prevent moisture damage.
Breakable items
- Items such as mirrors and picture frames must be wrapped in bubble wrap to protect from scratches and dusts.
- Carefully wrap your dishes in lots of newspaper. Then place bowls and plates on their sides, in a single layer and with thick layer of paper.
- Cups and glasses should be placed in an upright position and all space in box should be padded with paper for extra safety
- When storing breakable items, avoid placing them directly on the ground. Cold surface might cause glass to begin to crack
Books and Linen
- Larger boxes become too heavy to lift for storage if not stored in smaller boxes or storage bins. Preferably a bin for safer storage.
- Rare and valuable books should be kept in plastic sleeves for extra protection. Place books upright or flat on their sides.
- Place Linens and clothes in plastic bin bags to keep fabric moisture
- Make sure linens are clean and dry before packing and storage.
These tips, should suffice for an easy breezy move. Still looking for a storage space for your room? Contact us for the best rates
A great method in maximizing your garage is designating space to all items with definite categories in mind. A great example, for sports lover, is store all sports equipment on one side of the garage and lawn care items on another side, allows items to be easily located when needed. Furthermore, you can use this method to structure your space with your current floor plan. We suggest that household items, should be closer the home doorway; items that are used more often should be easily accessed from outside. Seasonal bulky items such as ski equipment should be placed in hidden spaces within garage, that doesn’t take up primary space.
Thinking vertically saves enormous space in the garage. Garage walls can be useful when storing and inexpensive to utilize. A great start is recording the dimensions of the garage to determine use of space. An important way to maximize garage space is through overhead shelving which reserves premium floor space and keeps items out of sight from pets and children. Overhead shelves can be used to also store seasonal sporting gears such as skis. fishing poles, kayaks and snow boards. Open shelving and racks on the wall, are also another great use of space in the garage instead of cabinets. Open shelves are easy to mount and can be multilayered to fit your desired categories.
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