Moving into storage for the first time requires some planning, however once you have a clear process in place it makes the whole experience a lot easier.
Sort Before You Move Anything
We recommend that you sort through your belongings prior to storing them. This will enable you to recycle or donate items prior to storing them and reduce the volume of items that you will need to pay to store.
Label Every Box Clearly
On the top and side of each box, clearly write out the items contained within. Make a simple log of the boxes, in the form of a notebook or spreadsheet, with corresponding numbers. In the future, when needed, rather than rummaging through piles of boxes, you can refer back to this log.
Plan the Layout First
Start by deciding where you are going to place things as you fill your unit. In Self Storage Swindon units tall items such as shelving are best placed against the walls of the unit and items that you will not need for a long time such as winter clothing etc should be placed at the back of the unit. If you are looking for Self Storage Swindon, see anchorselfstorage.co.uk/self-storage/swindon.
Protect Furniture and Fragile Items
Furniture legs should be covered with bubble wrap and upholstered items should be covered with dust sheets before being placed into storage. Fragile items should be placed on top of heavier items within boxes rather than the reverse.
Leave an Access Aisle
Leave enough space to walk down the aisle between items when you enter the unit. Use the floor plan of your storage unit to compare with the sizes listed for Self Storage Swindon units.
A bit of preparation before moving day will prevent many problems later.
