When store items in storage, take care to ensure that each individual piece is protected from harm. What can safely cushion one item is not always the best choice for another. If you are not sure of the safest way to pack up a specific type of item to keep it in storage, speak with one of the experienced staff members at US Storage Centers. Our staff is here to answer your questions and help you keep your items safe while they are in our care. Bubble Wrap and Air Pillows Can Keep Small Items Safe Bubble wrap and air pillows work similarly: they are wrapped around fragile items to provide cushioning while the items are stored in boxes. Both come in a variety of sizes, though air pillows tend to be larger than bubble wrap. The size of your item to be stored will determine whether bubble wrap or air pillows are the more appropriate choice and the size that you need. Wrap Delicate Jewelry Securely in Paper Packing paper can be wrapped around the smallest, most delicate items to keep them safe from harm. If you are storing jewelry or other small trinkets, consider wrapping them in paper before adding them to boxes. Packing Peanuts Reduce Shock to Items in Boxes For larger items like appliances and electronics, packing peanuts can soften the impact to the outside of the item's box. Packing peanuts are small foam objects that can be poured into any type of storage container to protect the items within from damage. Remember to Protect your Photographs Photographs can easily be damaged if they are not stored properly. The best way to store photographs is in photo albums. Use acid-free sleeves and sheet protectors in your photo albums and avoid the use of adhesives. Store the albums flat and make sure they are kept in a climate controlled, well ventilated unit. When photographs are exposed to extreme heat, they can warp and their images can be destroyed. Never keep your photographs in a disorganized pile. Use Appropriately-sized Boxes Items should be kept in boxes that are slightly larger than they are. Many small boxes can be kept in a large box, but small items should not be left in boxes much larger than them, even if they are wrapped or stored in packing peanuts. If you have your item's original box, this is the best option for storing it. Rent a Storage Unit in Scottsdale Today If you need a secure, clean storage unit in Scottsdale, Arizona, consider renting a unit with US Storage Centers. Call or visit our Scottsdale facility today to speak with a member of our staff and learn more about what we have to offer to our tenants. Our staff is here to help you with all of your storage needs, including helping you pack up your items and move them into storage. US Storage Centers 8355 East McDonald Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (480) 400-9141
