Access
Self Storage suggest the following tips to make the moving and
storage of goods that much easier.
Choosing
Your Unit
- Contact
Access Self Storage to find out what size units are
available and vacancy information.
- Choose
the unit size that best meets your needs.
- Meet
with staff and discuss the price, deposit and rental
agreement.
- Retain
a copy of the contract, contact information, as well as the
hours of operation for the facility.
- Inspect
the unit that you will be renting. It will be clean, well
maintained and secure.
Planning
- Make
a list of all items you plan to store.
- Purchase
a lock.
- Gather
boxes and packaging supplies. Remember that you may need
large boxes for lamps and other decorations, plastic sheets
for covering furniture, china cartons for dishes and bubble
wrap/fill paper for packing valuables.
- Call
the manager of the storage facility if assistance is required.
- Make
arrangements for transporting your items to the storage
facility.
Packing
- Use
only sturdy boxes and containers for storing your items.
- Label
all containers and boxes.
- Fill
containers to capacity and fill in space with packing
material.
- Pack
heavier items in small boxes.
- Secure
mirrors, paintings and pictures in mirror boxes and pack them
on edge.
- Disassemble
lamps, tables, barstools and other furnishings as applicable.
Wrap pieces individually and store securely in boxes.
- Wrap
wooden table legs and chairs to avoid scratches.
- Cover
sofas with plastic wrap or sheets so that they do not gather
dust, and stack them on end.
- Cover
dressers with sheets or plastic wrap so you can stack boxes on
top.
- Fill
drawers and appliances with small items to conserve space.
- Pack
books flat and avoid placing them directly on the unit floor.
- Wrap
dishes and other breakables individually, layering padding at
the top and bottom of the box.
- Clothing
is best stored clean and in hanging cartons. These are
available through Primo Self Storage.
- Make up an
inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at
home or in a safe deposit
box
- Furniture with
drawers can be utilized as storage places for pictures,
knick-knacks, china, silverware, small items, etc. Wrap them
in tablecloths, towels and blankets to prevent breakage
Storing
- Place
items in the order that you will need to access them---those
that will be readily used should be placed in the front of the
storage unit.
- Place your
storage items on 2x4 boards or on pallets
- Before
moving in pieces of large furniture, cover the ground with
blankets or sheets.
- Do
not lean furniture against outside walls.
- Place
tabletops on edge (remember to lay the blanket or sheet on the
ground to avoid scratching).
- Leave
appliance doors cracked open so that moisture does not build
within.
- Do
not store food—this will attract mice and other pests.
- Arrange
boxes so that the labels are facing out and easily read.
- Stack
boxes in a manageable manner. Put large, heavy boxes on the
bottom.
- Leave
a walkway so that you can access your items as needed.
Removing
- Give
the Access Self Storage proper notice of your intent to move
out. Refer to your contract for specific guidelines.
- Remove
the top boxes first. Careful--boxed items may have shifted
after a prolonged period of time.
- Remove
all of your belongings.
- Sweep
out the unit and dispose of any trash.
- Have
the manager do a walk through inspection to insure that there
is no dispute over damages.
- Secure
the unit. Make sure the door is completely shut.
- Take
your lock with you.
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