Self-storage packing tips from the storage experts

Storage unit packing tips from the self-storage specialists

A critical part of moving personal belongings into a storage unit is making sure you protect the items. Furniture, dishes, glassware, electrical equipment and appliances can be damaged unless they are packed correctly.

We want to help you avoid the situation of having scratched or broken possessions. Please read on for some of the key packing tips we pass on to our customers at Store & Stack Self Storage in Tauriko, Tauranga.

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Tips for packing furniture

Our top two furniture packing tips are:

Empty all the contents from the drawers before transit
Wrap any wooden or glass furniture in soft blankets

Tips for packing dishes and glassware

Our top two tips for packing dishes and glassware are:

Wrap each dish and glassware item individually in paper or bubble wrap
Place the wrapped items in a box and fill the gaps with paper

Tips for packing TVs and technical devices

Our top two tips for packing TVs and devices are:

Use the original box if you have it, or a box of a similar size, and tape all the gaps
Remove batteries from remotes to avoid the damage caused by a leaking battery

Tips for packing appliances

Our top two tips for packing appliances are:

Empty, defrost and dry your fridge and freezer is the first step
Keep the appliance upright in the storage unit and leave the door ajar

Keen to read more packing tips? We have you covered at Store & Stack Self Storage. Simply head over to the packing tips page of our website.

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A key part of moving personal or business possessions into a storage unit is getting all the packing supplies you need. We’re here to help with your
packing supply requirements. Store & Stack Self Storage has moving boxes and bubble wrap, plus padlocks and much more.

Call us today, or send a message using the form on this page if you’d like to know more about the packing supplies we have at our storage facility in
Tauriko, Tauranga.

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