CAUTION! Do not store anything COMBUSTIBLE (i.e. paint thinner, gasoline, solvents). All combustibles and explosives are prohibited by Rental Agreement.
If you're storing upholstered products such as mattresses and sofas it’s a good idea to cover them to give them some additional protection. We sell sofa, chair, mattress covers etc. in the office. If you're storing a few items of furniture on top of each other, a simple dust sheet or cover placed between items will minimize scratching and damage. Be sure to use a blanket over wood items verses plastic sheeting to avoid condensation. Try to leave an aisle down the center of the storage unit for easier access. Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in paper and packed in sturdy boxes marked "FRAGILE". Stack them on top. It’s best to avoid printed newspaper as the ink can rub off easily onto your items. We sell boxes of pre-cut clean white newsprint. Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard and marked “FRAGILE” and stacked on end. Furniture with drawers can be utilized as storage places for pictures, knick-knacks, china, silverware, small items, etc. Wrap them in tablecloths, towels or blankets to prevent breakage. Larger appliances make excellent “packaging cases” for blankets, towels, tablecloths, lampshades and clothes. Shovels, hoes, rakes and hoses can be stored together in empty trash cans. Stack extra cans inside each other. Tables that have removable legs should be broken down to save space. Sofas and love seats can be stored on end to save floor space. Place boards under parts in contact with the floor. Wrap cushions in plastic and place on top of sofas. Avoid placing sharp or heavy objects on top of upholstered furniture. Cover-stuffed furniture with plastic or blankets to protect against dust. We sell sofa and other furniture covers at the office. If you stand mattresses on their side, prop them up so they stand straight. Otherwise, they may tend to bend out of shape and become lumpy. Be sure to cover these to help keep any dust off of them. We have mattress covers for sale at the office.