If you need to leave the Orlando area for a prolonged period of time, consider keeping your possessions secure in a storage unit with US Storage Centers. A self storage unit provides you with peace of mind of knowing that your possessions are in a locked unit behind an electronic gate in a facility that is video monitored 24 hours a day and is staffed by on-site managers. Among your possessions, you most like have some valuable, breakable knick-knacks you will need to keep safe. To store these items, you will probably take some precautions to keep them from getting ruined in storage, but there is more you can do to keep your fragile items safe while they are in a storage unit. If you plan on storing antiques, delicate clothing or jewelry, paper items, glass items, or fragile decorative pieces, knowing how to store them properly can ensure that they do not crack, become warped, or otherwise break while they are in transit or in storage. Cushion Delicate Items Drinking glasses and other glass items should be cushioned from impact while they are in storage. To protect hollow items like vases and wine glasses, stuff their insides with crumpled packing paper. Wrap bubble wrap or air pillows around the outside of delicate glasses, lamps, and other items. For items kept in larger boxes, packing peanuts can be added to the box to cushion the item against any exterior impact. Keep Items in Appropriate Boxes Jewelry items should be kept in jewelry boxes. You might also want to wrap pieces of jewelry in paper to further prevent them from breakage. What you are doing by wrapping the jewelry is putting a soft, shock-absorbing barrier between it and any other items with which it might come in contact. If an item came in a specific container, keep it in this container while it is in storage. Not only is that container the correct size for the item, but it will help you identify the item when you enter your storage unit. Stack Items According to their Weight Heavier items and boxes should go on the ground. Lighter boxes can be placed on top of them. Keep this in mind when determining where to place each item and box in your storage unit. Also remember to balance items securely – avoid precarious situations where boxes can fall to the ground, damaging their contents. Boxes can be stored on larger, heavier boxes or on flat surfaces like tables and desks. Rent a Self Storage Unit in Orlando Today When you keep your items in a self storage unit, there are steps you should take to ensure that they stay safe while in storage. Once you pack your items safely, we take care of the rest by providing a secure, climate controlled space for your items to stay while you are gone. To learn more about what we offer at US Storage Centers' Orlando location, give us a call or stop by for a visit. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can answer any questions you have about keeping your possessions with us and guide you toward the storage solution that is right for you. US Storage Centers 6707 Narcoossee Road Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 990-1456
