Storage Tips

• Reserve a storage unit in advance to ensure availability.
• Notify Abacus Self Storage of any address or phone number change.
• Label boxes and keep a list of the contents.
• Cover large furniture using bed sheets or plastic drop sheets.
• Organize the unit for easy access to things that might be needed while in storage.
• Pack boxes so that they are easy to stack.
• Use the 9' height of the unit to save floor space. For example, stand couches on end and stack boxes.
• Read the self storage agreement carefully.
• Remember your storage unit payment due date.
• Wrap fragile items.
• Ensure that all appliances are clean and empty.
• Check to see if your current insurance policy covers goods in storage. If not, insurance is available on a monthly basis.
• Storage of hazardous material, flammable goods, explosives, animals and perishable food is strictly prohibited
• Please advise in advance when the unit is being vacated.
• Keep the weight of individual boxes under 30 lb.
• Where possible, remove legs from furniture.
• Line the interior of boxes containing delicate or more valuable items.
• Remove batteries from camera's, flashlights, etc.
• If available, use the original cartons for television sets, stereos, computers, etc.
• Use bubble wrap to fill empty space in boxes.
• Empty lawnmowers of oil and gas and wrap in heavy plastic to prevent leakage or damage to your other items.
• Organize a checklist related to your move. For example, change utilities, telephones, address at post office, etc.