Storage Tips

· Leave adequate access to items you may need to retrieve.

· Raise boxes up of the floor using 2x4s or thin strips of wood.

· Ventilate your space by leaving air space at walls.

· Clean all appliances and use the inside for storage; leave fridge and freezer doors ajar to prevent mildew.

· Label all boxes and tape them closed to protect them from dust.

· Rubbermaid containers are great for storing items, they have tight fitting lids and stack easily.

· Wrap dishes individually, cushion on all sides of the box.

· Cover upholstered furniture with old sheets or blankets.

· Use plastic mattress covers (to prevent moisture damage).

· Stand mattresses and box springs upright.

· Store sofas and mirrors on their end.

· Store tables upside down and pack books flat.

· If possible, use original boxes to store electronics.

· Use wardrobe boxes to store clothing and draperies. It helps them keep their shape.

· Oil metal items lightly. i.e. garden tools etc.

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

WHAT YOU CAN’T STORE:

· Trailers, Items on Trailers, Boats, Snowmobiles

· No Transient Vehicle Storage

· No Flammable, Combustible or Hazardous Items

   (Oil, Gas, Cleaning Fluids, Paint etc.)

· No Dry Goods (Unless In Sealed Plastic Container)

   (Pet Food, Birdseed, or Other Food Items)