Avalon storage from EJ Shaw Storage is the perfect location to store your seasonal items, archived files, out of season sports equipment, and other excess items. Before you move your belongings into storage, you need to make sure you pack your belongings the correct way. This will help protect your items from damage during transport and storage. Here are a few tips to help you pack your boxes correctly.
Select the appropriate type and size of box
Not all boxes were designed to hold every item, so you need to choose the right box for your belongings. Here are some of the speciality boxes available:
- Wardrobe boxes – these have an attachable rod to hang clothing, and small items can be placed in the bottom.
- Mirror boxes – these are specially padded to protect fragile objects.
- Dish-packs – these are made with extra-strength material to protect valuables, and there are special cell kits for glassware and bottles to keep goods separated.
- File boxes – these feature a flip-top lid and heavy-duty corrugated cardboard that holds more weight than a regular packing box.
- Television boxes – these feature expandable panels that accommodate flat-screen TVs and computer monitors.
- Wine boxes – these feature interior cells to isolate bottles.
There are also small, medium, and large boxes to hold your regular household items like blankets, pillows, small appliances, and kitchen utensils. If you’re unsure about what kind of boxes you need, the staff at EJ Shaw Storage near Avalon can help.
Select the right packing material
There are plenty of different packing materials available to help protect your belongings. You need to individually wrap items like glassware, dishes, and other breakable belongings. As you place these breakables in your boxes, make sure you separate them with some sort of packing material.
The types of packing materials available to you include:
- Bubble wrap
- Packing paper
- Packing peanuts
- Styrofoam
You can also use things like tea towels to separate your layers of dishes. When you’re packing small appliances or electronics, you can use blankets to cushion and protect them. You can also use corner protectors on your fragile items like frames, mirrors, and artworks.
Select the right size Avalon storage
Once you know how many boxes you have, use our online space calculator to determine what size storage unit you need. If your storage needs change later on, contact the team at EJ Shaw Storage so we can help you downsize or upsize into a smaller or larger unit.
