Clean and dry is the way to go
First things first… give everything a good clean. Whether it’s wiping down furniture or washing clothes and linens, making sure your items are fresh, and completely dry helps prevent mould, smells and unwanted visitors (yes, we’re talking about dust and pests!). It’s a small effort now that saves a big headache later.
Pack smart
Cardboard boxes are great, but plastic containers with lids are even better for long-term storage. They’re sturdy, stackable, and more resistant to moisture. Don’t forget to label everything clearly, you’ll thank yourself later when you’re not rifling through boxes trying to find your winter jumpers.
Wrap fragile items like glassware, electronics or ornaments with bubble wrap or packing paper, and make sure boxes aren’t overloaded. A well-packed box is a happy box!
Think about airflow
Avoid sealing up everything so tightly that nothing can breathe. For example, don’t wrap furniture in plastic sheeting as it can trap moisture, use cotton sheets or blankets instead.
Furniture care tips
Disassemble furniture where possible to save space and avoid damage (don’t lose the screws, pop them in a labelled bag and tape it to the item). And try to store sofas and mattresses flat to keep their shape intact.
Choose the right self-storage unit
If you’re planning to store valuable or sensitive items like artwork, musical instruments or important documents, speak to us about the best unit type. All of our facilities are clean, dry and secure, but we’ll help you find exactly what suits your needs, you can also use our handy sizing guide here on our website -
https://www.cuboidselfstorage.com/container-storage.
We’re here to help!
At Cuboid, we want your storage experience to be stress-free from start to finish. If you’ve got questions or need help figuring out
what size self storage unit to go for, just give us a shout, our friendly and helpful team are always happy to chat.
