Packing and Storage Tips from Dupo Storage in Dupo Illinios

What to do, and what NOT to do, BEFORE, and During the Self Storage Unit Rental Process

Before Moving Storage

• Purchase packing materials
• Purge and toss anything you really do not want anymore
• Sort through, separate and organize everything you want to keep and store
• Pack the stuff you won't need until after you move
• Pack a separate “emergency” box with things you'll need on the day before and the day of the move.

During The Process of Moving Your Storage

• Remove wheels from everything with wheels
• Disassemble appropriate items
• Tape nuts and bolts to the piece of furniture they go with
• Label boxes with its contents and which room it gets moved to
• Use packing materials such as bubble wrap, packing paper, old towels, etc. when packing fragile items
• Mark boxes with breakables as FRAGILE
• Spread the weight of heavy items over several boxes
• Mark heavy boxes to help avoid injury
• Make sure boxes are completely sealed
• Disconnect appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers

Self Storage Rental Tips

• Place cardboard, pallets or some sort of covering on the storage unit floor
• Shelves that you used for storage at home also work great in a storage unit
• Drawers - store lots of things besides socks and silverware
• Couch cushions make soft places for breakables
• Store long things vertically
• Store glass and mirrors between mattresses
• Place smaller and lighter things on top
• Start at the back of the storage unit and work forward. Try storing odd shaped objects on top of washers, dryers, fridge …. Or towards the front of the unit
• Group like items as much as possible
• Use hand carts…they make the job easier
• Avoid using plastic garbage bags for storage…they can promote mildew

Self Storage Sizes- What size storage unit do I need? Learn more about size capacity for storage rental units and spaces from Dupo IL Storage Center. (Click Here)