subject: Itemised Guide To Safe Storage For Your Belongings [print this page] Preparing for a relocation is a detailed and tedious process that requires the use of good organisational skills and proper planning. You can probably anticipate the problems with transporting fragile into self storage, items like porcelain and art work, but there are many other items that you should wrap and pack with equal care.
Before you start you should make sure you are using the best quality packing boxes and storage containers.
Choose high-quality double layer cardboard boxes that will be sturdy enough for the constant loading and unloading involved with any move. Your goods may be packed on large trucks along with other customers goods, especially on long haul transports between major cities in different States. By choosing the strongest and most appropriate packing cartons you can be sure that your precious household goods will arrive in tiptop condition.
Let's take a look at some special categories so you can pay appropriate attention when packing them.
Glassware and China. Always wrap these pieces individually in clean paper or tissue and packed them into boxes between layers of crumpled paper. This will cushion them from the vibrations and bumps during the journey and give them maximum protection. Make sure the rims of large bowls are faced towards the bottom of the carton.
Paintings and artwork. Antique art pieces may require specialty transport and be wrapped in as a proof paper and other protective materials. For other household pieces of art you should use copious amounts of bubble wrap and crushed paper to ensure they last journey safely. For extremely valuable or awkwardly shaped items, you may require a specialist removal service.
Lamps. Make sure you dismantle the lamp into its separate parts and wrap the shade in clean soft paper or fabric. You can place smaller shades inside larger ones if they fit comfortably. The bases should be wrapped in bubble wrap and packed with plenty of crumpled paper to protect against impact. It is also a good idea to use separate cartons for lamps and to label the carton accordingly.
Special Electrical Items. Things like televisions and computers are ideally packed by using their original cartons. If you don't have them then you will need to use antistatic bubble wrap and as much cushioning as possible to ensure their safe arrival. You may need to consult with the manufacturer to ensure the protection of special screens and use the packaging material they recommend.
Small Appliances. Every small appliance needs to be packed individually. This includes items like kitchen appliances, radios and clocks. These items can be quite weighty and so you need to be sure that the carton does not become too heavy to lift. When you have reached the maximum comfortable lifting weight, packed the rest of the box with plenty of crushed paper, fabric or cushions to fill it up.
Tools. Small tools can be packed together in the one carton, especially things like garden implements. All sharp edges need to be carefully packed with paper or other protective wrapping to prevent it piercing the wall of the carton. Items with long handles may need to be packed in separate special cartons.
With all the items carefully packed by following the above instructions you can look forward to a trouble-free move and feel confident that everything will arrive safely into your self storage facility in one piece.
