Storage Tips

Properly stored items will hold up much better in storage than items not stored properly. Click to view how to organize your storage unit.

Preparing Items for Storage

Place all smaller items in uniformly sized boxes
Completely fill each box with heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on the top. Uniformly sized boxes stack easier and conserve storage space.

Books
Pack books flat, not standing on end. This will protect the spines which will bend and warp over time if stood upright. Books are very heavy, so pack them in small boxes and don’t put them in boxes with other, more fragile, items.

Lawn Mowers
Drain gasoline and oil from all small engines. This precaution will protect both your stored property and the property of others from the dangers of fire and explosion.

Mattresses
Place mattresses in plastic covers to protect them from dust and moisture.

Leather Items
Treat leather items (couches, clothes, etc.) with a leather conditioner prior to storing them. Keep furniture items off the floor by placing them on pallets.

Blankets, Draperies and Clothing
Have blankets, draperies and clothing cleaned, then pack them on hangers in wardrobe boxes.

Mirrors and Pictures
Store mirrors and pictures inside similarly sized knocked down boxes. This affords them protection from scratches and dust.

Furniture and Tables
Place blankets over furniture to protect from scratches and dust.

Photos
Photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place between pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos. Photos and negatives take up very little space. Try to keep these items with you.

Breakable Items
Wrap breakable items inside bubble wrap and store with linens.

Dishes and Glassware
Store these items in specially made boxes called dishpacks.

Pillows and Toys
Store smaller items like this in large plastic garbage bags.

Label boxed items
You’ll know what is in each box without opening it.

Appliances
Clean and dry all appliances prior to storage. Do not leave anything inside of appliances to be stored. Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow ventilation.

Do not store these items:
Furs, jewelry and other expensive items, irreplaceable items, any living thing, used tires, firearms, explosives, flammables of any kind (gas, diesel, oil, paint, etc.), drugs or drug paraphernalia, stolen items, any type of hazardous items, perishable items of any kind, hazardous waste materials of any kind, items that produce odors or any item that will in any way make other tenants or the manager unhappy.

Organizing your Storage Unit

Click to view how to organize your storage unit.

For any questions about storage tips or standard practices, please call (267) 880-1779 or send us an email at manager@cbselfstorage.com.