Tips to Prepare Your Belongings for Storage

There are several reasons why you’d want to utilize the storage services of a trusted provider: you’re moving into a smaller home and want to downsize, you’re making a temporary move and require moving and storage service, you’re looking to streamline your living space by moving excess items into local storage, or you have fragile items that require climate-controlled storage environs. Whatever the reason, Camelot Moving in Santa Clarita offers the following helpful tips to prepare your belongings safely and efficiently for storage.

Secure Packing Materials

Make a list of all the packing materials you’ll need: cardboard boxes, packing paper, blankets, bubble wrap, etc. When you’re finished, contact us, your local moving company – we can provide all of these items, as well as input regarding storage facilities, the right size/type of storage space, and more.

Fill Every Box

As one of the leading moving and storage companies in Southern California, one common mistake we see is customers not filling up every box completely. This could result in a box collapsing, something you definitely want to avoid.

Label Every Box

Make sure to label each box you prepare for short- or long-term storage. Include information regarding the box’s content and the room it’s associated with. It’s also a smart move to keep a master list of all the boxes you plan to store.

Appliances

If you’re planning on using your storage systems for appliances, it’s important to store “cold” appliances like a freezer or refrigerator in such a way that they remain clean and dry. Also, we recommend leaving the door(s) ajar, as this promotes air circulation and prevents mold. For all other appliances (microwave, toaster oven, etc.) destined for storage units, the door should be closed.

Make Use of Drawers

Leading storage companies in California will tell you that using the drawers inside larger furniture pieces (i.e. a dresser or wardrobe) is a great way to maximize space and ensure you’re maximizing your investment in a storage space. This is just as true for storage in transit as it is for a static storage unit. Fill these drawers with clothes, pillows, soft toys, and anything else that qualifies as non-fragile.

Fragile Items

Part of our full-service moving approach is to make sure our customers correctly pack their fragile items. This means wrapping each fragile piece in a soft covering, allowing for plenty of padding at the bottom and top of the box, and ensuring that boxes marked “Fragile” are stored at the top of the storage space, and not the bottom.

Box Choice

Whether you require our services for long-distance or local moving, using the right size box for the right items makes a big difference. For example, smaller boxes are better for heavier items, as they’re easier to handle. For light items, using larger boxes is safer and more efficient. As alluded to above, the heaviest items (appliances, heavy boxes, etc.) should occupy the bottom of the storage unit, with light boxes on top.

After you’ve visited our website to learn more about our moving services, contact us and let us know how we can assist with your next move.