Ten Storage Centre Tips
Photographs
To store photographs properly,
make sure you use the right type of albums. Do not place old
photographs (or any photographs for that matter) in albums which are
magnetic or of the ‘stick and peel’ variety in self storage. Over time,
the plastic, cardboard, paper and glue found in such albums will only
damage your photos. Instead, invest in albums which are guaranteed and
labeled as free of acids.
Wine
The best thing that you can do
to ensure that your bottles are kept safe is to store them lying on
their sides so that the cork can be kept moist – this is what keeps air
away from the liquid. Once the cork is dry, the wine will be oxidised
and lose its quality.
Fragile Items
Use a protective covering like
bubble wrap on mirrors and glass, then stack them on their ends (never
leave them flat).
Books
Stack smaller books over
larger books and make sure that they’re arranged horizontally (never
vertically) because it can damage the spine.
Baking Soda
A refrigerator or freezer
should be thoroughly dry and stored with its door slightly ajar. You
can put a box of baking soda in there to absorb any excess water if
needs be as larger appliances make excellent packing cases for
blankets, towels, tablecloths and clothes.
Glasses, bowls, cups
All glass items should be
individually wrapped and stacked, whereas cups and bowls should be
nested on top of each others. Stand plates, saucers, and platters on
their edges.
Sofas
Generally, it’s better to
store vertically on a flat sided arm. Leather handles the pressure very
well, as does micro-fibre. Silky high end fabrics are better to kept on
their feet as they don’t have the structural integrity to withstand the
additional pressure.
Label Cables
When you disassemble
electronics, such as computers, stereos or anything that has numerous
cords, place small coloured stickers on the cable and the same coloured
sticker on the socket it plugs into on the device.
Avoiding Rust
If you are planning on storing
metal objects like lawnmowers or filing cabinets, it is a good idea to
treat them with rust protector first, or at least wipe them down with
an oily rag.
Electronic Equipment
Wrap electronic equipment as
if you were wrapping glass or crystal (with extra layers of foam and
then placed into a larger box). Never wrap computers or electronic
devices in plastic for long term self storage as it traps moisture in
and fosters mildew growth.
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I ask
people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because
it's such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother is
attractive, but I have photographs of her. ~~Ellen DeGeneres