The items you’ve collected over time matter to you and if you’re planning to store them then you want them protected. Placing them in one of our Alhambra storage units definitely keeps them secure, but too often you go back to your storage space and discover something’s been crushed or spilled or irreparably ruined. This doesn’t need to happen if you pack up right and here are some quick tips on how you can do that. Plastic storage boxes, yes, plastic garbage bags, NO Plastic garbage bags must have some sort of mystical appeal, because they’re used to store anything from clothes to miscellaneous knickknacks. With softer or less important goods, it seems like a reasonable solution, but they’re not, believe us. They can tear, tumble, shift, take up unnecessary room, are impossible to see into without opening… well, you get the gist. Plastic storage boxes, on the other hand, are great. They stack beautifully and you can see inside. While they’re not recommended for everything (no televisions, please) they’re a wonderful option for clothes, papers and smaller valuables; and they’ll keep your items really well organized. Extra sturdy boxes are your friends One of the ways to make the most of the space you’ve rented is by stacking. Really sturdy packing boxes make that easy. They are different than the typical supplies used for moving, because they’re created to hold your items more securely as well as bear more weight on the top and sides. Label EVERYTHING (even if you’re keeping a log) Clearly, we all understand the need to write on our boxes so we can remember what’s inside. However, if you have a lot of items to store and different kinds of containers, you can forget something. A good rule is to label as you go, even if you’ve come up with a great logging system. Then, when you are loading up your space, place your items in with the labels facing out. When you can look into one of your storage units in Alhambra and know, at a glance, what’s in there, you’re in a good place. Top it off and treat it right Put your valuables in containers you can close. This not only keeps dust or debris from getting inside, but it will protect the contents. To that end, as you’re packing your boxes, make sure to wrap your fragile items well and separately. Stay mindful of the different types of things you’re putting together, so you don’t end up placing something breakable beside something that might damage it. Let us help Packing up for storage is easy once you have a couple of tips at your disposal. US Storage Centers in Alhambra is happy to set you up with the perfect storage unit, answer any questions you have and outfit you with all the supplies you’ll need to make stowing your valuables no stress. US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
