When planning to move a large amount of belongings into a storage facility in York, PA, it’s best to plan far ahead and take plenty of time to carefully pack. Some people don’t have much choice and have to do this project in a hurry. Others, however, know well ahead of time that they will need a large storage unit and can do some packing every day beforehand.
Preparing Appliances
Food-related appliances that will be placed in a storage facility in York, PA should be cleaned thoroughly so there is no chance that spilled food substances will start to smell. In addition, the longer those substances are caked to the interior of the appliance, the harder they will be to get off. Water should be drained from hoses and interior components of appliances like dehumidifiers and washing machines. Appliance doors should be left open slightly.
Preventing Mold
Everything going into the unit should be completely dry. Even in a climate-controlled unit, it’s possible for mold to grow if any damp items are packed in there. Paper, cardboard, fabric and shoes are particularly susceptible.
Labeling Containers
Labeling isn’t essential, but it certainly makes life easier when the time comes to get everything out of the unit and into the new place of residence. The owner will know which containers should be placed in the various rooms to be opened later.
Placing Containers
In the unit, heavier belongings should go on the bottom and fragile ones on top, especially if these things are packed in cardboard. Over time, the tops and sides of cardboard boxes can begin to sink under the weight of those on top. The weight can eventually break fragile items if those are packed underneath books and other heavier objects. Ideally, all fragile items will be packed in bubble wrap and the empty spaces in the boxes packed tightly with newspaper, or plastic or paper grocery bags.
In fact, for long-term rental at a facility such as A Better Rate Storage, buying packing boxes instead of using boxes from grocery and liquor stores make sense. These boxes are sturdier and are less likely to begin collapsing over time.
