STORAGE TIPS
Place a pallet on concrete floors, especially for cardboard boxes as the cardboard tends to absorb moisture from the concrete, and do not lean items against walls.
Leave air space around the perimeter to aid ventilation. If stacking furniture, use protective blankets to prevent scratching of wood finishes.
Mattresses should be covered and stored flat. Break down items such as table legs and store tabletops and sofas on end to save space. Use protective covers and treat wood surfaces before storing.
Heavy items like books or tools should be packed in small boxes so they are easy to lift.
When packing toys or smaller objects remember to fill boxes completely, stuffing open areas with newsprint to prevent collapsing when stacked.
Partially full or bulging cartons may tip or collapse. Use furniture drawers for delicate items and specially wrap and label them as "FRAGILE." Bubble wrap and newsprint paper are excellent for this.
When storing business files and inventory, label all boxes and allow for aisles so files are easily seen and accessible.
DO NOT STORE ANYTHING COMBUSTIBLE (such as paint and chemicals) or PERISHABLE (such as food).
STORAGE HINTS
Appliances - A refrigerator or freezer should be thoroughly dry and stored with its door slightly ajar. Some goods can be stored inside large appliances and boxes can be stacked on top of stoves, refrigerators, and freezers. Make sure that stoves and cooking equipment are cleaned before they are stored.
Bicycles & Metal items - To retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.
Book & Documents - Pack books flat to protect the spines. Do not place boxes directly on concrete floor, but use pallets or skids to prevent moisture absorption. Use packing to fill out empty pockets in the boxes. Do not pack fragile items in the same box with books and do not overload.
Bedding, Clothing, Curtains, Drapes & Linens - Clothing, curtains and drapes should be stored on hangers. If hanging cartons are not available, such items should be carefully folded and stored in dresser drawers or cedar chests along with bedding and linens. Food crumbs or stains should be removed before storage.
Lawn & Garden Equipment - Drain any fluids prior to storage to avoid corrosive damage and fire hazards.
Rodents - Place bay leaves in boxes to help deter rodents.
Place a pallet on concrete floors, especially for cardboard boxes as the cardboard tends to absorb moisture from the concrete, and do not lean items against walls.
Leave air space around the perimeter to aid ventilation. If stacking furniture, use protective blankets to prevent scratching of wood finishes.
Mattresses should be covered and stored flat. Break down items such as table legs and store tabletops and sofas on end to save space. Use protective covers and treat wood surfaces before storing.
Heavy items like books or tools should be packed in small boxes so they are easy to lift.
When packing toys or smaller objects remember to fill boxes completely, stuffing open areas with newsprint to prevent collapsing when stacked.
Partially full or bulging cartons may tip or collapse. Use furniture drawers for delicate items and specially wrap and label them as "FRAGILE." Bubble wrap and newsprint paper are excellent for this.
When storing business files and inventory, label all boxes and allow for aisles so files are easily seen and accessible.
DO NOT STORE ANYTHING COMBUSTIBLE (such as paint and chemicals) or PERISHABLE (such as food).
STORAGE HINTS
Appliances - A refrigerator or freezer should be thoroughly dry and stored with its door slightly ajar. Some goods can be stored inside large appliances and boxes can be stacked on top of stoves, refrigerators, and freezers. Make sure that stoves and cooking equipment are cleaned before they are stored.
Bicycles & Metal items - To retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.
Book & Documents - Pack books flat to protect the spines. Do not place boxes directly on concrete floor, but use pallets or skids to prevent moisture absorption. Use packing to fill out empty pockets in the boxes. Do not pack fragile items in the same box with books and do not overload.
Bedding, Clothing, Curtains, Drapes & Linens - Clothing, curtains and drapes should be stored on hangers. If hanging cartons are not available, such items should be carefully folded and stored in dresser drawers or cedar chests along with bedding and linens. Food crumbs or stains should be removed before storage.
Lawn & Garden Equipment - Drain any fluids prior to storage to avoid corrosive damage and fire hazards.
Rodents - Place bay leaves in boxes to help deter rodents.
