Storage tips

• Keep a list of items you have stored for future reference.
• Fill up packing boxes so they form a solid base for stacking.
• Use good quality packing boxes and protective materials such as bubble wrap, to ensure your items are kept safe.
• Pack books upright to avoid damaging the spines.
• To avoid condensation, do not store clothes in plastic bags or airtight containers.
• Pack electrical items, such as televisions, in their original boxes if possible.
• If you are choosing self-storage, make sure you plan which items you will need easy access to and pack these together or at the top of other boxes.
• Attach small loose parts to an item with tape or in an envelope.
• Box as many items as possible to avoid them getting dusty in storage.
• Secure any items with loose parts, such as bicycles.
• Vacuum bags are a convenient way to store large fabric items, such as curtains or tablecloths.
• Label your boxes clearly on each side and mark which is the top.