A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO PREPPING ITEMS FOR STORAGE

A Step-by-Step Guide to PREPPING ITEMS FOR STORAGE Furniture DISASSEMBLE FURNITURE WHENEVER POSSIBLE Keep all pieces in one box with assembly instructions Label boxes clearly CLEAN EACH FURNITURE ITEM BEFORE STORING Use sheets to cover furniture and keep it clean Sealed bags can be used to protect pillows and cushions PROTECT FRAGILE PIECES Wrap arms/legs in bubble wrap Use furniture padding for extra protection Electronics, Ts, & Computens KEEP LIKE ITEMS TOGETHER Sort smaller electronics to make them easier to find Keep instruction manuals and any cords with their electronics USE PACKING PAPER, BUBBLE WRAP, AND BOXES Each electronic device should be wrapped securely Place smaller electronics in sturdy boxes Antuork PROTECT THE EDGES OF FRAMES Cover them in extra cardboard Bubble wrap can also work ADD MOISTURE PROTECTION Cover the front with a sheet, felt, or bubble wrap Wrap artwork in paper and place in a plastic bag Documents CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONTAINERS Use airtight containers to prevent mildew Consider fireproof and waterproof boxes ORGANIZE AND LABEL Shred any documents you no longer need Organize documents and label the boxes CHOOSE SECURE RECORDS MANAGEMENT Business records should be stored or disposed of securely Make sure your storage facility will maintain your business' privacy Fragile Items (Glasses & Plates) USE PACKING MATERIALS Bubble wrap and paper keep fragile items safe Wrap each item individually PACK CAREFULLY Don't over-pack boxes of fragile items fragile Label all boxes "fragile" before storing Provided by: G'DAY THE SELF- WWW.POUCHSELFSTORAGENEWS.COM 800-378-4598 Sounces: http://www.themovingblog.com/prepare-for-storage/ http://www.mymovingreviews.com/move/preparing-belongings-for-storage http://homeguides.sfgate.com/pack-artwork-longterm-storage-98317.html http://www.pouchselfstoragenews.com/locations-services/services/secure-documents-shredding.aspx http://www.pouchrecords.com/storing TORAGE SPECIALIST