PACKING YOUR STORAGE SPACE

Pack and stack carefully. This will minimize the amount of space you'll need and will prevent damage. Place frequently used items near the front of the unit and valuables in the rear of the unit; create a center aisle for access to all items. Pack heavy items in small boxes to make them easier to carry and place them on the bottom of stacks to prevent any damage to your belongings.

APPLIANCES

Refrigerators and/or freezers should be thoroughly dry and stored with doors 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.

BATTERY OPERATED APPLIANCES & TOYS

We recommend that you remove the batteries to avoid damage from leaking batteries.

BEDDING, CLOTHING, DRAPES & LINENS

Clothing, curtains and drapes should be stored on hangers. Wardrobe boxes may be purchased in our office. If the items are too large for a box or cannot be hung, such items should be carefully folded and stored in dresser drawers, cedar chests or wardrobe style cardboard cartons along with bedding and linens. Food crumbs or stains should be removed before storing. Avoid storing anything that may attract pests.

BICYCLES AND OTHER METAL ITEMS

To retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.

BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS

Pack books flat to protect their spines. Do not place boxes directly on concrete floors, 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.

COMPUTERS

Computers like your other electrical items need special care. The original boxes are highly recommended for packing, however bubble-wrap and good quality packing cartons will do the job. Remember to use some packing or linen in the bottom and top of cartons (this provides extra protection to the contents) and pack out any gaps. Masking tape is a great tool for labeling the ports. Back-up hard disc before storing and keep back up off site.

DISHES AND GLASSWARE

Place a layer of packing inside the bottom and at the top of boxes containing glassware. Ideally these items should be stored in a specifically designed dish pack box (available in our office). All glass items should be individually wrapped: nest cups and bowls and stand plates, saucers and platters on edge. Wrapped glasses should be placed near the top of cartons. Again, fill all pockets with packing materials. Label all boxes containing glassware, and do not place heavy items on boxes containing glassware.

FURNITURE

Place a pallet, or plastic sheet on the floor and stand sofas and mattresses on end. Disassemble beds and tables and wrap table legs in paper. If a table will not disassemble, place padding on the floor and place the table on its top with the legs pointing up. Use dresser tops for stacking cartons and dresser drawers for linens or small, delicate items. Keep upholstery off the floor. Most lightweight chairs can be stacked "seat to seat" or placed upside down on tables which cannot be disassembled. Finally, place a light cotton (e.g., a bed sheet) dust cover on your furniture or several types of dust covers can be purchased.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

Save the original cartons that contained delicate ornaments and pad the ornaments with packing paper or newsprint. Wrap strings of lights around a piece of cardboard before placing in a carton lined with packing paper.

LAMPS

Wrap large lamps and place them in boxes and pack delicate lamp shades separately. Do not use newsprint to wrap lamp shades or any other goods that may be damaged by ink stains. Do not store heavy items on cartons containing lamp shades.

MIRRORS, WINDOWS & SCREENS

These items should be stored on edge, not flat.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photos need to be stored in acid-free material. Old photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place them between two pieces of cardboard and tape them together.

STEREOS, TELEVISIONS & VIDEOS

Your electrical equipment is very delicate and sensitive and should be handled with care. The original boxes are ideal to repack with, however wrapping items individually in bubble-wrap, packing them in cartons, and sealing the top will offer protection for your electrical items. Remember to pack out any gaps in the cartons. Turntables and tone arms on record players should be secured to prevent damage whilst they are being moved. Pack records on their edge in cartons to prevent warping.

TOOLS

Metal tools should be cleaned and wiped with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil to retard rust. Long-handled tools such as rakes, shovels and hoes should be clean, lightly oiled and tied in bundles.

INSURE YOUR GOODS IN STORAGE

The items you place in All Climate Storage Center spaces are the sole responsibility of you, their owner. Items are not insured by All Climate Storage Center. A good quality lock is the best way to ensure the safety and security of your belongings, regardless of any security system a storage facility may have. Check with your insurance carrier for coverage, or ask us for a referral. Remember, if it's worth storing, it's worth insuring.

PROHIBITED STORAGE GOODS

Common sense and state laws determine what may be stored. You alone control access to your storage space; therefore, never store live animals, perishables, liquids, explosives, flammable liquids and fuels, toxic materials, or other items that need a controlled environment. Remember to drain the fuel from gasoline engines before storage.