Keeping your items must always be done right. It does not matter whether you keep it in your own storeroom or in a storage facility, your items need to always be protected and secured. At Moomtaz Self Storage, clients are always encouraged to keep their items properly to avoid any further trouble and hassle. Here are some storage tips for keeping your items the right way:

Tip #1

Store items you'll need most often at the front of the unit. This storage tip of keeping your items the right way at your self-storage unit will make it easier for you to access the items without having to comb through everything in the unit.

Tip #2

When you pack your storage unit, create a center aisle for easy access to all items. It is important to have an aisle in the storage unit. By applying this storage tip of keeping your items the right way at your self-storage unit, you are able to load in and take out your items conveniently and with less-struggle. This storage tip of keeping your items the right way at your self-storage unit is very important when you have boxes in the unit.

Tip #3

Do not place boxes directly on concrete floors, but use pallets or skids to allow air flow around and under items. You do not want your items to be ruined at the bottom, even in boxes. This will protect your items from any unforeseen incidents such as flood or termites infestation.

Tip #4

If you're storing tables and other furniture, remove legs and store tabletops and sofas on end, to save space. This storage tip helps you to save your space and make it worth to pay every cent for the unit. Sometimes, you do not need a bigger unit, but it’s just the way you’re storing things. At Moomtaz Self Storage, our storage consultant is always ready to guide you in keeping your items rightly.

Tip #5

Old photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place them between two pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Old photographs are so precious, the thought of losing them or having them ruined hurt a lot. Right? So, keep them safe with this storage tip of keeping your items the right way at your self-storage unit.

Tip #6

Common sense and state law determine what may be stored. Narcotics, drug equipment, live animals, perishables, liquids, explosives, flammable liquids and fuels, toxic materials, or other items that require a controlled environment are not permissible to be stored at Moomtaz Self Storage. So, NO-NO.

Tip #7

Cover items that need an extra cleaning measure such as sofa, mattress. Mattresses should be covered and stored flat on level surfaces. By covering up with a piece of cloth, it will protect its condition and cleanliness.

Tip #8

When storing metal items, to retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.

Tip #9

Pack blankets, draperies, and dress clothes on the hanger in a wardrobe box. Keep your fabric items in boxes. Never keep them loose. This storage tip of keeping your items the right way at your self-storage unit will not just make it easier to look for the items, but it is useful in keeping them in a good and clean condition.

Tip #10

Always use a high-quality lock on your unit. Even though the storage facility is secure, but taking an extra security measure is not a crime. Ask our storage consultants the best lock for your unit, they are always ready to give you a recommendation.