Packing & Moving Tips

Packing Tips

 

• Write on or label each carton with the destination room, number and what is in it e.g. Lounge room, 1, cushions

• Mark cartons that contain breakables as “Fragile”

• Having an inventory list for each carton, either on the box or on a summary sheet, will help to locate items easily

 

Disassembly Tips

 

• Dismantling any furniture that you have assembled or has been assembled for you will make it easier to move and take up less storage space

• Take photos of the dismantling and screws and bolts etc. to assist you when reassembling

• Put bolts, nuts, screws etc. in a ziplock bag

• Remove the legs from beds if they can be removed and store them safely

• Know which furniture has been disassembled and with which pieces. Some furniture is meant to come apart - some is not. If 10 bolts come out 10 bolts should go back in. It’s a good idea to keep these pieces in an essential’s carton with remotes, keys, furniture manufactures instructions etc.

• Empty wardrobes, drawers and cabinets to remove weight and reduce the risk of damage

• Make sure all white goods (fridges, freezers etc.) are empty, clean and dry before storing

• Vacuum any food crumbs etc. from under cushions on lounges to prevent attracting vermin to your storage unit.

 

Packing Tips - General Items

 

• Pack heavier items in small cartons at the bottom, with lighter items on the top and make sure you can lift it before taping the box

• Don't over-pack cartons. You won’t be able to close them and they may be too hard to lift

• Pack lighter items in large cartons as even though they are big they are not heavy

• TVs and electronics should be packed in their original cartons if available. Large screen TV specialist boxes can be purchased if you don’t have the original boxes

• Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard or specialist picture/mirror cartons

• Cushions should be wrapped in plastic and placed in a clothing/soft furnishings bag

• Hanging clothing should be hung in a port a robe

• Folded clothing should be packed in cartons or a clothing/soft furnishings bag, not a garbage bag, which will rip

• Silver items can be wrapped in tissue paper or plastic bags to help reduce tarnishing

• Valuables, personal and sentimental items should be kept and moved by you

 

Packing Tips - Fragile Items

 

• All boxes containing fragile/breakable items should be marked “FRAGILE”

• Place cardboard, bubble wrap or butcher’s paper in the bottom and the top of fragile cartons prior to packing, for added protection

• Individual fragile items and crockery should be wrapped with multiple layers of butcher’s paper

• All empty space can be filled with paper to prevent fragile items from moving and breaking

• Glass and ornaments should be wrapped individually with multi layers of butcher’s paper

• Plates, saucers and bowls should be stacked on their sides (edges) after being wrapped individually with multi layers of butcher’s paper to prevent breakage

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What you can't bring to Rhodes Self Storage

 

Any goods that are hazardous, illegal, stolen, inflammable, explosive, environmentally harmful, perishable or that are a risk to the property of any person. This includes items like petrol tins, paint thinner, full gas bottles or chlorine.