Our top self storage tips for stress-free storing
- Wherever possible, do plan ahead so that everybody involved in your move can be prepared and ready to go on the day.
- Ideally, call in to Greenbox well ahead of time to reserve a suitably sized unit for your needs, pick up any storage boxes and packaging materials that you may need and chat through the various aspects of self storage over a coffee with one of our friendly advisors.
Packing advice
- Disassemble the bigger items if possible (keeping any screws or fixings in labelled bags).
- Use proper storage boxes of good quality so that they offer good protection, don’t collapse and are easy to stack. A full range is on sale at Greenbox.
- Box everything that you can! You avoid losing things and it’s so much easier when transporting.
- Avoid putting too many heavy items in one box. Spread the weightier items evenly amongst boxes so that they are easier to carry.
- Wrap glassware and china individually. Use Greenbox packing materials to protect items and to pad out empty spaces.
- Make an inventory of your items as you go along and label the boxes on the top and one side for easy identification of contents at a later stage.
- Defrost and clean out fridges and freezers and tape doors closed for the journey.
Contact Greenbox for advice should you have any packing questions or concerns.
Loading the van
- Load the largest items first and pack the space between items to limit movement in transit.
- Load the heavier boxes low down and stack the lighter ones on top.
- Keep all your personal items such as your wallet, handbag, specs and keys in one bag so that you can keep them safe and accessible in the van cab.
- If you’re running late, contact Greenbox and we will endeavour to arrange out of hours access or overnight parking.
Using your storage space efficiently
- Place your large items into your storage unit first and fill in any spaces with smaller items.
- Fill the space in hollow items such as wardrobes and cupboards with boxes or smaller items.
- Stack boxes with the heaviest ones at the bottom and also ensure that your identification markings or labels are visible.
- Wedge open the doors of fridges, freezers, washing machines, etc to allow ventilation.
- Use plastic covers for protecting beds, sofas and other soft furnishings. Greenbox have a wide selection of packing materials for sale instore
- Position near the door any items that you may need more regular access to.
- If you have a larger storage unit, consider leaving a walkway through the middle for easier access to more items if required.
- Finally, position dust sheets over your stored items.
Self storage tips for a stress free experience!