Storage Tips
Putting a lid on your box is vital if you don’t want the contents to wind up covered in dust. It will also help keep the box from collapsing if it’s half empty during transportation. Not able to fill your carton completely? Pack foam peanuts in any gaps to keep the things inside from moving around when being carried.
There’s nothing worse than going to your storage unit to fetch something and having to search through every box there. When packing your boxes, make sure you label them with the contents. There’s no need to itemise everything inside (unless you’re one of those super organised people!) but you’ll thank your lucky stars you scrawled a quick “Kitchen Goods” or “DVD’s” in marker pen on the side. Extra tip: mark all the sides, as well as the lid, as you never know which way a box might be facing when it comes to the crunch!
Make sure that the weight in a box is distributed evenly. Ensuring that cartons are not going to give whoever is lifting them chronic back pain is pretty important too.
Items that are fragile should be packed together. Don’t be tempted to get away with bubble wrapping one china ornament and putting it in a box with heavier non-breakables as these could shift and damage it. Delicate objects should be tightly packed, with peanuts or paper filling the gaps, placed in boxes that are stronger than average and marked as “Fragile.”
Tip 1: You can purchase bags to protect sofas and upholstered chairs while they’re in storage. Ask a Duffy Self Storage expert if you’d like more information or search online for bags to suit your needs.
Tip 2: To make the most out of the available space in your storage unit, stand sofas on their end. This will also avoid the temptation to stack piles of goods and boxes on the sofa, leading to possible damage.
Tip 3: If the dining table hasn’t been disassembled chairs should be placed upside down on it. If the chairs legs can be removed, do so and wrap them in bubble wrap or a cloth.
Tip 1: Disassemble beds wherever possible. Wrap all parts in moving blankets or bubble wrap.
Tip 2: It’s a fantastic idea to tape screws and washers etc to the frame so you know where they are when it’s time to reassemble your bed. BUT don’t use a tape that will tarnish the finish when you take it off.
Tip 3: Store mattresses on one side to maximise storage space.
Tip 1: If a table is able to be disassembled, place the table top flat on a blanket and wrap the legs either in bubble wrap or cloth.
Tip 2: If it’s not possible to take a table apart, lay a blanket down and place the table top on that so that the legs are pointing upwards
Tip 1: Make use of chest of drawers or dresser tops by stacking lightweight and non-scratch boxes on them.
Tip 2: The drawers in stored furniture are ideal for safely storing small and delicate objects.
Tip 3: Use stretch wrap to make sure drawers and doors don’t slide or swing open during transportation.
Tip 1: Your super wide, flat, or curved screen TV may well be one of the most expensive items you are placing in storage. Protect it by wrapping it in bubble wrap, protective plastic, or bed sheets and/or a duvet. The same goes for PC monitors.
Tip 1: Lamp bases are best wrapped in a moving blanket or bubble wrap then packed together in a carton. Remove shades and place inside cotton covers, such as pillow cases, or loosely cover with plastic wrap and then box.
Tip 2: Use cardboard corners to protect picture frames and mirrors. These are best stored upright as lying them flat on a surface can cause them to collapse under their own weight. Don’t forget to mark them “Fragile!”
Tip 1: It’s a good idea to clean furniture before you place it in storage, but allow ample time for sprays and polishes to try beforehand as any remaining moisture will encourage the growth of mould.
Tip 2: Check that no material from your furniture – i.e. sofa covers, mattress – is touching the floor.
Tip 3: Wrapping furniture in plastic may trap moisture – leading to mildew, mould and rotting. Instead use canvass tarps or cotton drop cloths to keep dust from settling. These fabrics are also breathable so will allow air to circulate.
You can simply give us a call on +353 86 384 2267 or you can drop a mail at info@duffyselfstorage.com, regarding your cancellation request.
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Once you have booked your storage unit at Duffy Self Storage, you can move in as early or as late as you’d like.
We do not allow the storage of:
Hazardous goods, illegal, stolen items, toxic materials
Pollutants, contaminants, waste
Perishable goods, live animals, living plants
Cash and securities
Explosives, firearms, ammunitions
Yes, you can, you only pay the rent by the month, so you can cancel, downsize, or upgrade your unit as per your need. Minimum 1 month to start.
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You can store any personal, household, and commercial items in our storage units.
Absolutely not. Our pricing is upfront and a flat-rate fee is charged by the month.