Helpful Hints
Packing advice
Use quality boxes. Supermarket boxes may seem like a saving, but they don’t stack well and often collapse.
Always fill a box. Never overfill, as they bulge and will be difficult to stack. Under filled boxes should be stuffed with newspaper so they don’t collapse when stacked.
Use the right size of box for the job. Remember books and clothing are heavy, therefore don’t use the biggest box and pack it so full it can’t be moved.
Store books flat to protect the spines and alternate the spine position to keep the stack level.
Small precious objects should be carefully wrapped with bubble or newspaper and boxed. Stereo arms should be secured.
Lampshades should be stored separately and covered, don’t use newspaper for this though, as the ink may stain the shade.
Clothing and linen should be clean, dry and folded. Store either in boxes or in drawers or suitcases. Some special items, such as quality curtains and posh frocks are better hung and we have special wardrobe boxes with hanging rails for this purpose.
Fridges and freezers should be cleaned and fully defrosted and stored with the doors slightly open.
Washing machines should be cleaned and fully drained, use the travel bolts if you still have them.
Cookers should be thoroughly cleaned before storing. Bag up any loose parts and stick them and the instructions to the appliance.
Vehicles or machinery should be drained of oil and petrol.
You cannot store
Perishables – e.g. foodstuffs
Inflammable items – e.g. gas bottles, petrol cans.
Illegal Items.