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1 | Fill
containers to capacity or fill
spaces with packaging material
2 | Pack heavy items into small
boxes, this will make them easier
to move
3 | Label every box so that you can find
what you need later. Leave
space to reach the back of the unit
and put frequently used items near
the front
4 | Don't use newsprint to pack
anything that can be stained
by the ink
5 | Metal objects like tools and
bikes should be wiped with a rag
containing machine oil
to prevent rust
6 | Appliances should be clean
and dry
7 | Defrost refrigerators and freezers
before storing and leave doors ajar inside storage unit.
8 | Some goods can be stored
in furniture
9 | Pack books flat and put boxes with
books or papers on skids or pallets to prevent moisture absorption
10 | Clothing, curtains and drapes
should be cleaned and stored
on hangers
11 | For storing or hanging your clothes,
special Robe Boxes are available from the office
12 | Dishes and glassware boxes should
have a layer of padding top and bottom and each item should be wrapped
13 | Nest bowls and cups and stand plates
on end and fill all pockets with padding |
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14 | Stand
sofas and matresses on
end on a pallet or plastic sheet
15 | Disassemble beds and tables and
put them upside down on the floor
16 | Stack Boxes on dressers and use
drawers to store delicate items
17 | Store light chairs inverted
seat to seat
18 | For the best protection of your
goods, use purpose made storage
boxes, these are available from
the office
19 | Wrap Christmas lights around a piece
of cardboard and put
packing paper or newsprint
(won't stain these) around all of
it inside the box
20 | Wrap large lamp bases in padding
and pad smaller lamps and pack inside box with extra side padding
21 | Pack lamp shades separately
22 | Pack mirrors, windows and record
albums on edge and add lots of side padding inside box and
between mirrors to secure
23 | Leave a centre isle for access &
stack your goods & items at
least 50mm off the ground for
better ventiliation
24 | Any items like clothing and
fabric should have a couple
of moth balls packed in with
the items which will help to keep pest free.
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