One of the most common uses for self storage units is to store personal fragile items. Whether it is glassware, electronics or delicate and vintage furniture, it’s important to take extra care when dealing with delicate items to make sure they remain undamaged and intact. As a leading self storage container supplier in Beverley & Hull, we understand the importance of keeping your items protected — here are the best ways to make sure your fragile pieces are kept safe.
Correct Packing Techniques
One of the best and easiest ways to ensure your items are kept in the best condition is by using the correct packing techniques and making sure you’re packing for protection. The first thing to consider is the storage boxes. If you’re opting for cardboard boxes, ensure you invest in new and sturdy boxes that are specifically designed for storage and movement – these boxes can usually withstand more weight and pressure than normal cardboard boxes.
The next thing to consider with packing is the protection. People will typically use bubble wrap as cushioning because it can reliably protect against knocks, bumps, scratches and water damage. Alternative protection solutions include packing peanuts and acid-free tissue paper. We’d suggest keeping away from newspapers as the ink can sometimes transfer onto and damage delicate surfaces.
Finally. when packing fragile items, we’d strongly suggest labelling the boxes so that you know the contents inside are delicate. More often than not, we see people forget what a storage box contains and end up moving a fragile box too abruptly, risking damaging what is inside. By labelling fragile boxes, you know to take extra care when handling them, even if you’ve forgotten what’s inside!
Optimising the Storage Container
Once you’ve nailed the packing techniques, the next consideration is how to optimise the container to organise and optimise the container’s space. Firstly, if you’re storing a few things in one container, you want to leave sufficient space between each item to act as ‘breathing room’. This will ensure that air can effectively circulate around the container, helping prevent moisture buildup and potential damage.
If you’re stacking boxes on top of each other, you must stack them properly to prevent crushing and boxes from falling over. You should always place the heaviest boxes on the bottom with lighter and more fragile boxes at the top.
Secure Self Storage Units in Beverley & Hull
The last consideration when storing valuable, fragile and delicate items is choosing a safe and secure location, not only for the benefit of your items but for your own peace of mind. With Self Stor, you get some of the most secure self storage units in Beverley and Hull.
A high-tech, security control system with automatic electric gates controls our site access and with 24/7 CCTV coverage and a free high-security padlock, you can be assured your items are safe with Self Stor.
Contact us today to discuss your secure storage unit options.