Roxborough Storage Tips
- Make sure your boxes are completely sealed, with
- Heaviest items on the bottom & light items on the top
- Labels clearly identifying the contents either on all four sides or store your box so the label can be easily viewed
- Make sure you have a unit large enough so you have some room to move around and maneuver
- Store any thing you might need easy access to in the front of your unit
- Leave a small space between boxes and the walls for ventilation
- Consider putting pallets down on the concrete for ventilation
- When storing furniture, be sure to
- Wrap any furniture to guard against scratches
- Take legs off of tables to utilize the most space
- Wrap/protect upholstered furniture
- Store mirrors and pictures standing up, rather than laying flat
- Do NOT store food or drinks
- Do NOT store flammable, corrosive or hazardous items
- Drain fluids from stored items, such as gas and oil from lawn mowers
- Clean and dry all appliances before storing
- Consider placing a container of salt inside refrigerators and freezers to absorb moisture
- Lock your unit and put the combination or key in a safe, secure and easily accessible location
Storage Tips