Packing a self-storage unit requires some planning and
skill. Your ultimate goal is to use all
of the space in the most efficient way, while maintaining access to all your
items in the event you need something while they are in storage. Here are 5 tips to help you pack your
storage unit.
1. Leave a walkway.
When you are packing your unit, make sure you leave a small path down
the middle. If you need something later,
you won’t have to unpack the whole unit to find something, even if it’s all the
way at the back. You might feel like a
pathway is a waste of space, but if you need to find something, you will be
happy it’s there.
2. Use boxes AND labels. In order to maximize the space in your unit,
try to use boxes that are uniform in size, so they can be stacked high. This will utilize the available vertical
space. Be sure to label the boxes, and
be specific! After months in storage,
you won’t remember which kitchen box contains the coffee pot. Be sure to face the boxes so the labels are
toward the walkway for easy identification.
3. Take an inventory. Before you pack your items and place them
into storage, make a list of what you are storing. This is important for a couple of reasons. First, it will help you to recall what’s
inside, if you need to access something later on. Second, if there is some sort of disaster or
accident, and you need to file an insurance claim, you will already have an
accurate accounting of what was inside.
4. Use covers. Our buildings are solid and well-built, with
concrete floors. All units are swept
clean, but covering your furniture will protect it from dust and moisture. Consider using mattress covers, sofa covers,
and upholstery bags. Placing a rug or
tarp on the floor, or using pallets can keep items safe from condensation
during high humidity times.
5. Pack tallest to shortest. Store your tallest and bulkiest items like
furniture and mattresses closest to the walls.
Start with the tallest items in the back and the shorter items in front,
closest to the aisle. This will give you
a clear view of what’s inside your unit at first glance and help you to use the
space in the most efficient manner.
I think tip number two can be a life saver. I just moved a few months ago and I am keeping a few things in a storage unit for a while until I get more settled. I'm so glad that I labeled every box though. I've had to make a few trips to the unit to find a few things I need. It would be a major head ache if I didn't have everything labeled. http://www.JandBStorage.com
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