To ensure that your moving experience flows as smoothly as possible, here are a few moving and storage tips from Olympic U-Stor.

1. PACKING
&
STORAGE
TIPS

2. Olympic U-Stor aims to make your
moving experience as pleasant as
possible. If you’re in need of public
storage in Santa Monica, we can help!
Here are a few packing and storage tips
to keep in mind before you move.

3. Inventory
Write up an inventory of all of your items,
keeping them in a safe place at home.

4. Never Store Anything
Combustible
This includes paint thinner, solvents,
paint, chemicals etc.

5. Organize & Prioritize
Place the items that you’ll need
immediately in the front and the items you
might not need right away in the back.

6. Keep Items Tightly Sealed
This will ensure safety and security.

7. Fragile Items
Be sure to wrap all glassware and dishes in
tissue paper or another paper material.
Paintings, pictures, and mirrors should be
wrapped in cardboard and marked "fragile".

8. Choose Boxes of Uniform Sizes
This will make it easier to stack boxes.
(Boxes should be capable of holding
up to 25-30 pounds.)

9. Stacking
It’s important to stack lighter boxes
on the top of larger, heavier boxes.

10. Utilize Empty Trash Cans
They’re perfect for packing
shovels, hoes, rakes, hoses, etc.

11. Utilize Additional Storage
For example, furniture with drawers
can be used as additional storage by
placing smaller, fragile items inside.

12. Label Boxes on All Sides
This will make the unpacking stage
go more quickly and efficiently.

13. If you have any questions regarding storage tips, feel free
to contact us or visit our website for more information.