Whether you're using a conventional or portable storage unit, always remember to pack your valuables properly. As you may know, it is much easier to organise the contents of your rented space if all the items and knickknacks are packed in identically sized boxes. In addition, it will be much easier for you or the movers to transport your stuff if they are packed carefully. And finally, packing your belongings can help protect them prom potential damage.

2. Whether you're using a conventional or
portable storage unit, always remember to
pack your valuables properly. As you may
know, it is much easier to organise the
contents of your rented space if all the items
and knickknacks are packed in identically sized
boxes. In addition, it will be much easier for
you or the movers to transport your stuff if
they are packed carefully. And finally, packing
your belongings can help protect them prom
potential damage.

3. When packing your valuables for storage,
meanwhile, you'll need various supplies
that will aid you in this task. Let's start
with boxes. Some users of
storage Eastern Suburbs units make the
mistake of packing their things in plastic
bags. This is a big no-no. Although a plastic
bag may be cheap and easy to obtain, it
cannot provide the same protection
offered by a box. In addition, it can trap
moisture and potentially cause mould
growth.

4. Boxes, on the other hand, are sturdier
and they can provide better protection
for your valuables. They are easier to
stack and organise, too, so creating
more usable space inside your portable
storage unit won't be much of a
problem. However, make sure that the
boxes you'll use are not contaminated
with food or insects to prevent your
unit from having bug or rodent
infestation.

5. You'll also need lots of wrapping supplies
when packing your belongings for long-
term or short-term safekeeping. Sure, you
can use newspaper to wrap your stuff but
many experts are against such a practice,
especially if you're packing china and
glassware. It is because the newsprints
can potentially transfer on the items and
cause stains. To avoid ruining your
valuables, consider wrapping them in
packaging paper, bubble wrap, or padding
instead before storing them in your
storage Eastern Suburbs unit.

6. Aside from boxes and wrapping supplies,
it is also a good idea to get cushioning
materials like packing peanuts and
shredded paper. Cushioning materials can
help absorb the impact in case a box
containing fragile and delicate items is
dropped accidentally. Also, they help
restrict movement and prevent your
valuables from moving and shifting inside
the boxes while they are being loaded
into your portable storage unit.

7. And finally, you'll need old blankets
and linens. As you may know, you
cannot fit all of your belongings in a
box. So for those items that you can't
box up, you can cover them with old
cotton sheets after storing them in
your portable storage unit. This way,
you can protect them from dust and
dirt.