Packaging
Materials are available.
The
use of Packing accessories such as Cartons, Porta Robes,
Paper, Tape, Bubble-wrap and Plastic covers will maintain
and protect your goods whilst in storage. A variety of
packing accessories are available for purchase at our
office.
Fill
cartons to capacity; partially full or bulging cartons
may tip or collapse. Heavy items like books or tools
should be packed in small cartons so they are easy to
handle. Books should be packed flat, not on their spines.
Packing and labelling cartons room by room makes the
unpacking much easier, and if you need to find something
in storage you will have some idea of which carton to
begin looking in.
APPLIANCES
Fridges,
freezers and other white goods should be thoroughly DRY
and CLEAN before storing. Whilst in storage the door
should be secured slightly ajar. A deodoriser placed
inside fridges or freezers is also a good idea to maintain
freshness. Don't place items inside fridges or freezers
as the shelves and linings can be easily marked and damaged
.
FURNITURE
Empty
the contents of wardrobes, drawers and cupboards to protect
the shelving and structure of these items. Clothing and
personal goods should be packed in strong secure cartons
with some naphthalene, mothballs or similar product to
protect and maintain their condition. Where possible
remove the legs from items of furniture eg. bed bases,
tables etc to avoid damage and save space. Vacuum food
crumbs from lounges to prevent attracting vermin.
DISHES
AND GLASSWARE
Place
a layer of packing inside the bottom and top of cartons
containing breakables. Protect fragile items by wrapping
them individually in packing paper (newsprint can be
very messy and possibly stain). Nest cups and bowls,
stand plates, sauce platters, casseroles on their edges.
Fill any gaps in cartons with packing eg: scrunched paper
or linen. This will keep your fragile items well protected
and prevent them from moving around in the cartons whilst
in transit. Label all cartons containing fragile items
and avoid storing heavy items on the top of these cartons.
MIRRORS,
WINDOWS, SCREENS AND PAINTINGS
These
items should be protected by packing material eg: bubble-wrap
or in a flat-pack carton store them standing on their
edges in an upright position (not lying flat).
METAL
ITEMS
Wrapping
silver in NON ACID tissue paper or plastic bags can help
reduce tarnishing. Wipe chrome or cast iron with a little
machine oil to help retard rust.
ELECTRICAL
ITEMS
Your
electrical equipment is very delicate and sensitive and
should be handled with care. The original boxes are ideal
to repack in. However wrapping items individually in
bubble-wrap, packing them in cartons, and sealing the
top will offer protection for your electrical items.
Remember to pack out any gaps in the cartons. Pack records
or similar on their edges to prevent warping.
BATTERY
OPERATED APPLIANCES AND TOYS
We
recommend that you remove the batteries to avoid damage
from leaking batteries.
COMPUTERS
Computers,
like your other electrical items, need special care.
The original boxes are highly recommended for packing.
However bubble-wrap and good quality packing cartons
will do the job. Remember to use some packing or linen
in the bottom and top of cartons. This provides extra
protection to the contents. Pack out any gaps. Modern
computers have "self parking heads." If you are unsure
about your computer, refer to the manufacturer's manual,
or consult your retailer, especially if storing for longer
than six months.
MOWERS
AND OTHER MACHINERY
Drain
fuel and oil from all machinery. This reduces risk of
leakage, spillage and damage to other goods in your space.
Petrol and oil left in are also a fire hazard.
PLANNING
YOUR STORAGE SPACE
As
a general rule place large, heavy items that you can
stack upon at the rear of the space. Then work forwards
and upwards with lighter, fragile items. Those items
that you may need to access often, place in the front
of the space. Depending on the goods you have stored,
you may need to allow for walk ways. Packing in professional
storage cartons will make the storing and unpacking easier
and safer, saving you time and worry. Professional packing
and storage accessories will provide your goods with
the preparation they need for storage and maintain their
condition for the term of the storage.
MOVING
CHECKLIST
Arrange
disconnection and reconnection of services eg: Power,
Gas, Phone. Cancel any deliveries eg: papers, milk, soft
drinks. Your local Post Office will assist you with mail
redirection.
Important
Authorities and Business Houses to notify of your change
of address are: Electoral Office, Motor Vehicle Registration
and Licence Authority, Taxation Office, Banks and Financial
Institutions, Insurance Companies, Educational Institutions,
Department of Security (re Pension payments. Family Payments
etc), Medicare, Club Membership and Subscriptions.
THE
STORAGE AGREEMENT (Self Storage Association of
Australasia Standard Storage Agreement)
This
important written agreement is designed for the protection
of the storer and the facility owner. Be sure to read
it thoroughly. If you have questions ask our staff.
WHAT
NOT TO STORE
Any
goods that are illegal, stolen, inflammable, explosive,
environmentally harmful, hazardous perishable or that
are a risk to the property or person. eg. Chlorine, acid,
paint, petrol.
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