Self Storage Tips - Ballina Self Storage

Here are some of our helpful tips to make your move-in easier. Your goods are safe in our secure Self Storage spaces. Store with confidence at Ballina Self Storage.

furniture

Empty the contents of wardrobes, drawers and cupboards to protect the shelving and structure of these items. Clothing and personal goods should be packed in strong secure cartons with some naphthalene, mothballs or similar product to protect and maintain their condition. Where possible remove the legs from items of furniture e.g. bed bases, tables etc to avoid damage and save space. Vacuum food crumbs from lounges to prevent attracting vermin.

dishes & glassware

Place a layer of packing inside the bottom and top of cartons containing breakables. Protect fragile items by wrapping them individually in packing paper (newsprint can be very messy and possibly stain). Nest cups and bowls, stand plates, saucers, platters, casseroles on their edges. Fill any gaps in the cartons with packing e.g: scrunched paper or linen.

appliances

Fridges, freezers and other white goods should be thoroughly DRY and CLEAN before storing. Whilst in storage the door should be secured slightly ajar. A deodoriser placed inside fridges or freezers is also a good idea to maintain freshness. Don’t place items inside fridges or freezers as the shelves and linings can be easily marked and damaged.

hifi & tv gear

Your electrical equipment is very delicate and sensitive and should be handled with care. The original boxes are ideal to repack in. However wrapping items individually in bubble-wrap, packing them in cartons, and sealing the top will offer protection for your electrical items. Remember to pack out any gaps in the cartons. Turntables and tone arms of record players should be secured to prevent damage whilst they are being moved. Pack records on their edges in cartons to prevent warping.

moving checklist

Arrange disconnection and reconnection of services e.g. Power, Gas, Phone. Cancel any deliveries e.g. papers, milk, soft drinks. Your local Post Office will assist you with mail redirection. Important Authorities and Business Houses to notify of your change of address are: Electoral Office, Motor Vehicle Registration and Licence Authorities, Taxation Office, Banks and Financial Advisers.

planning your unit

As a general rule place large, heavy items that you can stack upon at the rear of the unit. Then work forwards and upwards with lighter, fragile items. Place those items that you may need to access often in the front of the unit. Depending on the goods you have stored, you may need to allow for walk ways. Packing in professional storage cartons will make the stowing and unpacking easier and safer, saving you time and worry.

FURNITURE

Where possible remove the legs from items of furniture e.g. bed bases, tables etc. to avoid damage and save space. Vacuum food crumbs from lounges to prevent attracting vermin.

Dishes & Glassware

Nest cups and bowls, stand plates, saucers, platters, casseroles on their edges. Fill any gaps in the cartons with packing e.g: scrunched paper or linen.

Appliances

Don’t place items inside fridges or freezers as the shelves and linings can be easily marked and damaged.

Hifi & TV Gear

Remember to pack out any gaps in the cartons. Turntables and tone arms of record players should be secured to prevent damage whilst they are being moved. Pack records on their edges in cartons to prevent warping.

moving checklist

Arrange disconnection and reconnection of services e.g. Power, Gas, Phone. Cancel any deliveries e.g. papers, milk, soft drinks. Your local Post Office will assist you with mail redirection.

important Authorities and Business Houses to notify of your change of address are: Electoral Office, Motor Vehicle Registration and Licence Authority, Taxation Office, Banks and Financial Advisers.

planning your unit

Depending on the goods you have stored, you may need to allow for walk ways. Packing in professional storage cartons will make the stowing and unpacking easier and safer, saving you time and worry.