At Load &
Lock Mini Storage, we know that if you are taking the effort to
store your belongings, then they are worth protecting. The following
are some tips on keeping your stored items in good condition.
*Store items you'll need most often at the front.
*When you pack your storage space, create a center aisle for access
to all items.
*Do not place boxes directly on concrete floors, but use pallets
or skids to allow air flow around and under items.
*If you're storing tables and other furniture, remove legs and
store tabletops and sofas on end, to save space.
*Old photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place
them between two pieces of cardboard and tape them together.
*Drain gasoline and oil from lawn mowers and other items with
small engines.
*Common sense and state law determines what may be stored. You
alone control access to your storage space therefore never store
firearms, illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia, live animals, perishables,
liquids, explosives, flammable liquids and fuels, toxic materials,
or other items that need a controlled environment.
*Use trash cans to store shovels, hoes and rakes.
*Mattresses should be covered and stored flat on level surfaces.
*Use protective covers and treat wood surfaces before storing.
*When storing metal items, to retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces
with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.
*Pack blankets, draperies, and dress clothes on the hanger in
a wardrobe box.
*Always use high quality locks on your storage space.
*Whenever possible, place dressers and tables top-to-top to save
space.
