Packing Tips

Make your packing much easier and protect your goods while they’re in storage by taking note of these packing tips:

• Start by putting together a ‘Portable Packing Kit’, with a marker pen, parcel tape, labels and scissors
• Make sure you have the right number of boxes to hand, in a variety of sizes
• Use protective wrap on your delicate belongings – it’s the best way to stop scratches, dents or breakages
• Stack plates on their sides and use acid-free tissue paper to wrap them individually
• Drain freezers, washing machines and refrigerators two days before storage – store these items with the doors wedged open
• Always pack bedding or clothes in boxes to prevent moisture damage from ‘sweating’ that can sometimes build up in plastic bags. You can put a ‘moisture absorber’ into your box, for greater peace of mind
• Chair legs and furniture corners are easy to protect but expensive to repair – wrap them in corrugated card for best protection
• Using a wardrobe box will help your clothes retain their shape
• Clean all outside tools and equipment thoroughly before putting them into storage
• Make sure you don’t pack away the essentials, like the loo roll, mugs, milk, tea, the coffee and the kettle!