Storage Tips

The storage tips listed below are here to help you whether you are new to self storage or just want some tips to make your storage experience as stress free as possible. In using our tips on storage we hope that your storage process is as stress free as possible.

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We hope our storage tips are helpful and advantageous. If you have any further questions please call 0800 319 6084 and allow us to give you the best value storage in Oxford.

Storage Tips for a Stress Free Storage Experience

- Use good quality storage boxes - as sold at our in store shops

- Fill boxes to capacity, as partially full or bulging boxes may tip or collapse - use lightweight items such as cushions to 'fill out' space

- Heavy items should be packed into small boxes so that they are easy to lift

- Label or number boxes for easy reference when you need to locate your goods

- Make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home

- Protect your fragile goods in bubble wrap

- Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in tissue paper or bubble wrap before storing

- Garden equipment should be cleaned before storing

- Wrap table legs with bubble wrap before storing

- Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which keeps their shape

- Place heavy or bulky items in the room first to provide a good stacking base

- Plan your storage space - put those items that you need to get to most often near the front, close to the door

- To maximise space stack similar sized boxes together

- Do not place heavy items on sofas or mattresses

- Always place a protective cover over your soft furnishings

- Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper to separate them

- Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open for ventilation

- Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in bubble wrap

- Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls to aid ventilation

- Cover your goods with dust sheets to protect against dust

Car Storage

Storage can be used to store all sorts of miscellaneous items. You can also store items such as your car in our storage units. Listed below are some car storage tips to help you store that extra car or company van.

- All fuel and oil must be removed from vehicles and engines, and batteries must be disconnected before being brought into our facility.