Storage Tips

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