Keeping your possessions safe while they are in storage requires usually more effort than simply putting them into your storage unit and locking it. This strategy can work fine for large, sturdy items like furniture, but if you are storing small or fragile items, you need to take extra care to ensure that they are protected from impact and shifting during transportation and the natural settling process. Below are a few strategies to use to keep your items safe from damage in your Chatsworth storage unit. Choose the Cushioning your Items Need Delicate and small items should be cushioned from impact in their boxes. There are a few ways to do this: Bubble wrap. This is flexible plastic wrap covered in small air pockets that absorbs any shock to the items it's wrapped around; Packing paper. Sheets of construction paper can be crumpled into and between glass items in boxes, protecting them from damage during impact; Packing peanuts. For larger items in boxes, styrofoam packing peanuts can act as a shock absorber; and Air pillows. Like bubble wrap, air pillows come in sheets of plastic material and can be wrapped around items to protect them from chipping. Store Smart You can also protect your items from damage by making strategic choices about how you store them in your unit. For example, do not store fragile or heavy items high above the ground because there is a chance they will fall and break or cause another item to break. Stack lighter items on heavier items and make use of any flat surfaces in the unit, such as tables and desks. Do not create a situation in your unit that requires you to climb on items to reach others when you enter the unit. Although the unit does not need to be laid out like a functional room, you should be able to move through the unit and access each item easily. Keep your Unit's Temperature and Humidity in Mind Also keep the temperature and humidity level in your storage unit in mind and how they can affect your items. For example, leather items exposed to extreme heat can dry out and become damaged. Photographs kept in a pile can become distorted. Although US Storage Centers' units are all climate controlled, make packing decisions that will allow your items to remain at a safe temperature. For example, keep photographs in plastic sleeves in an album, rather than in a box. Rent a Storage Unit in Chatsworth Today For more information about packing your fragile items safely and how you can make the most of yourself storage unit in Chatsworth, California, call or visit our Chatsworth location to speak with a member of our friendly, knowledgeable staff. Our staff members are equipped to answer all of your questions and make sure your items are stored safely. Valley Indoor RV Storage 20701 Plummer Street Chatsworth , CA 91311 (818) 600-4241
