If you have glassware and other delicate items to keep in Austin self-storage, they can chip and break when they settle after being moved into your unit. This isn’t just the motion of lifting and carrying the boxes that contain these items; the items within their boxes will shift and settle once they’re on the shelves or floor inside your unit. To keep them from chipping on impact with each other and the sides of their boxes, use packing material to absorb the shock that comes with this movement. Different items are best served by different types of packing material. If you’re not sure of the best way to package a specific item, ask one of our staff members. Bubble Wrap Bubble wrap is flexible and can be wrapped around objects, making it ideal for figurines, lamp bases, and vases. You can purchase bubble wrap with large or small air bubbles, depending on the size of the object you need to wrap. Air Pillows Air pillows are ideal for larger, flat objects like laptops. They can be placed around items in their boxes to fill the space around the items, absorbing the shock of settling and moving this way. Unlike bubble wrap, air pillows don’t have to be secured around an object with tape. Rather, they can be laid on top of an object or beside it. Packing Paper Packing paper is thin paper that can be crumpled and stuffed into objects to cushion them from the inside. If you have glassware or other hollow objects to store, stuff and wrap them with packing paper. If you have coffee mugs to store, remember to wrap their handles with packing paper. Packing Peanuts Packing peanuts are loose pieces of foam that can be added to a box, much like air pillows, to take up the open space around an object. Packing peanuts are great for irregularly shaped objects because when they’re poured around them, the packing peanuts fit into any open spaces in the box to absorb the shock of shifting and moving. Foam Inserts Foam inserts are pieces of foam that can be custom shaped to fit your items perfectly. Often, items like musical instruments and firearms are stored in cases cushioned by foam inserts. If you plan to store an item that came packaged this way, the safest way to store that item is to store it in its original case. You can even have custom foam inserts made for your items. Things in your Austin Self-Storage Unit, Ask Our Staff At US Storage Centers, our team of helpful staff members is here to answer any questions you have about Austin self-storage. Don’t hesitate to give our Austin location a call or to stop by the office while you’re here – our team is ready to provide you with whatever you need to make using your storage unit easier and more efficient. US Storage Centers 201 West Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78745 (512) 872-3277
