Personal Storage

1. List all items for storage and ensure you get suitable packing materials, boxes, wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap etc.

2. Calculate the value of your possessions and ensure you are adequately insured.

3. Make sure boxes are full or they will collapse when stacked, pad out any spaces.

4. Clearly number and label all boxes, making a list for future reference.

5. Ensure large or heavy items go on the bottom and lighter items on top to avoid damage and mark items heavy as required.

6. Wrap fragile items such as china and pictures, use hard wood or plastic boxes.

7. Defrost fridges and freezers and dry before storing, leave doors open for ventilation.

8. Clean gardening equipment, lawnmowers, tools etc. (drain fuel tank on petrol lawnmowers).

9. Keep space where possible to help ventilation and avoid damage.

10. Keep important documents in one box, clearly mark and ensure easy access should they be needed during storage.