Storage Tips
- For safety and pest control reasons, storing hazardous material, flammable goods, explosives, animals and perishable food is strictly prohibited.
- Make advance reservations so that you are sure that a properly sized storage unit will be available when you need it. (At abacus, we often allow early reservations at no charge).
- If your contact information (phone, email, address) changes, please let us know as soon as possible.
- Put labels on boxes, so you can find things easily.
- Use drop or bed sheets to protect large furniture.
- Arrange things so you can easily get to things that you might need while in storage.
- Use the 9` height of the unit to save floor space. For example, stand couches on end and stack boxes.
- Take time to review the storage agreement, as it is your protection while in storage.
- Keep your storage unit payments current, to avoid late fees. Better yet, leave a pre authorized credit card number, so that your stay in self storage is problem free.
- Wrap fragile items.
- Remove all contents from appliances, and clean them to ensure that no odors are created.
- Ask about and buy insurance.
- Give 2 weeks notice when the unit is being vacated.
- Keep the weight of individual boxes reasonable, so they are easy to handle (say 30 lb. Maximum)
- Where possible, remove legs from furniture.
- Buy specialized cartons from abacus, so you can pack delicate or more valuable items securely.
- Leaking batteries can damage camera`s, flashlights, etc. so remove them
- Where possible, use original cartons for television sets, stereos, computers, etc.
- Use bubble wrap or packing paper to fill empty space in boxes.
- Drain oil and gas from lawnmowers and wrap in heavy plastic to prevent damage to your other items.
- If you are moving, change address for utilities, telephones, etc. Organize a checklist related to your move. The post office has special forms for aggress changes.
