Packing & Storage Tips

Stacking and Packing

Store it provides a variety of moving and packing supplies to assist you in the safe and efficent packing of your household goods.

These items are for at our Store it office.

The following tips and recommendations will assist you with your moving and storage experience.

Keep at hand those items most frequently needed ie, Passport, driving licences, any legal documents that may be required.

Long-handled tools (rakes, shovels and hoes) should be cleaned, lightly oiled and tied in bundles.

Label or number all cartons, especially ones with glass or breakables "This end up" or "Fragile".

Protect your furniture with pads, covers or blankets. It is recommended that plastic should not be utilized as a furniture covering.

Please remember, you cannot store and combustibles or flammable items, hazardous materials or food products.Utilize uniform size boxes for easy stacking.

Keep a list of your stored items and retain in a safe place at your home or in a safe deposit box.

Dishes, glass items, and other breakables should be individually wrapped in packing paper with padding on top and bottom of the box. Plates, saucers and platters should be placed on their sides.

Bedding, clothing, curtains and drapes should be folded in dresser drawers or stored on hangers in wardrobe boxes can be utilized to store other items.

Books, documentsd, cd's, dvd's and record albums should always be packed in small boxes (for ease of handling). Do not pack fragile items in the same box with these items.

Lamps, picture frames, mirrors, and lamp shades should be packed seperately for their protection. Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in bubble-wrap or blankets, covered with cardboard, marked "fragile" and stacked on end.

Mattresses should be stored upright to utilize space more effieciently.

Appliances such as refrigerators and freezers should be defrosted and the doors should remain slightly open.

Cooking eqiupment should be cleaned of all food particles.

Bikes and tools should be thoroughly cleaned and wiped with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil to retard dust.