Our Top 10 Packing Tips for Self Storage
Posted: 21-02-2025
Packing for self storage may seem straightforward, but without proper planning, you could end up with damaged items, wasted space, or difficulty accessing your belongings when needed.
Whether you're storing furniture, seasonal items, or important documents, using the right packing techniques will help keep everything safe, organised, and easy to retrieve.
Here are our top tips for packing and storing boxes when using one of our storage units at AC Self Store Morecambe:
1. Use Sturdy Boxes
Choose high-quality, durable boxes to protect your items from damage. Avoid overloading them to prevent collapse.
Packing for self storage may seem straightforward, but without proper planning, you could end up with damaged items, wasted space, or difficulty accessing your belongings when needed.
Whether you're storing furniture, seasonal items, or important documents, using the right packing techniques will help keep everything safe, organised, and easy to retrieve.
Here are our top tips for packing and storing boxes when using one of our storage units at AC Self Store Morecambe:
1. Use Sturdy Boxes
Choose high-quality, durable boxes to protect your items from damage. Avoid overloading them to prevent collapse.
2. Label Everything Clearly
Mark each box with its contents and which room it belongs to. Use a marker or printed labels for easy identification.
Mark each box with its contents and which room it belongs to. Use a marker or printed labels for easy identification.
3. Disassemble Large Items
Take apart furniture, bed frames, and other bulky items to maximise space and prevent damage. Keep screws and small parts in labelled bags.
Take apart furniture, bed frames, and other bulky items to maximise space and prevent damage. Keep screws and small parts in labelled bags.
4. Protect Fragile Items
Wrap delicate belongings in bubble wrap, packing paper, or blankets. Store breakables in sturdy boxes with cushioning.
Wrap delicate belongings in bubble wrap, packing paper, or blankets. Store breakables in sturdy boxes with cushioning.
5. Use Plastic Bins for Important Items
For extra protection against dust, store sensitive items in sealed plastic containers instead of cardboard boxes.
For extra protection against dust, store sensitive items in sealed plastic containers instead of cardboard boxes.
6. Stack Strategically
Place heavier boxes on the bottom and lighter ones on top. Keep frequently needed items near the front of the unit.
Place heavier boxes on the bottom and lighter ones on top. Keep frequently needed items near the front of the unit.
7. Utilise Vertical Space
Stack boxes and use shelving units to make the most of your storage space while keeping things accessible.
Stack boxes and use shelving units to make the most of your storage space while keeping things accessible.
8. Cover and Protect Furniture
Use furniture covers, blankets, or plastic wrap to shield items from dust and scratches.
Use furniture covers, blankets, or plastic wrap to shield items from dust and scratches.
9. Leave an Aisle for Access
Organise your unit with a clear walking path so you can easily reach all items without having to move everything around.
Organise your unit with a clear walking path so you can easily reach all items without having to move everything around.
10. Avoid Prohibited Items
Before placing items in storage, check our guidelines on prohibited items. Hazardous materials such as flammable liquids, explosives and chemicals pose serious safety risks and should not be stored at AC Self Store.
If you have any questions relating to how you can optimise your time with us and reach maximum efficiency when storing items in our storage units, please feel free to contact our friendly team at:
hello@ac-self-store.co.uk
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Before placing items in storage, check our guidelines on prohibited items. Hazardous materials such as flammable liquids, explosives and chemicals pose serious safety risks and should not be stored at AC Self Store.
If you have any questions relating to how you can optimise your time with us and reach maximum efficiency when storing items in our storage units, please feel free to contact our friendly team at:
hello@ac-self-store.co.uk
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