Preparing Your Items for
Storage
• Appliances
Before storing, clean, dry and remove anything from it. Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow
ventilation.
• Blankets, Draperies and Clothing
Clean before packing them on hangers in wardrobe boxes.
• Books
Pack books flat, not standing on end to protect the spines which will bend and warp over time if stood upright.
Do not pack them with fragile items and since they are heavy, pack them in small boxes.
• Breakable Items
Wrap breakable items inside bubble wrap and store with linens.
• Dishes and Glassware
Store these items in specially made boxes called dish packs.
• Furniture and Tables
Place blankets over them to protect from scratches and dust. Keep furniture items off the floor by placing them
on pallets.
• Lawn Mowers
To prevent any fire and explosion, drain gasoline and oil from engines.
• Leather Items
Treat leather items with a leather conditioner before storing them.
• Mattresses
Place mattresses in plastic slip-on covers to protect them from dust and moisture.
• Mirrors and Pictures
Store mirrors and pictures inside similarly-sized knocked down boxes, giving them protection from scratches and
dust.
• Photos
Photographs tend to curl over time. Place them between pieces of cardboard and tape them together to keep them
flat. Do not store irreplaceable photos.
• Pillows and Toys
Store small items in large plastic garbage bags.
ITEMS THAT SHOULD NOT BE
STORED:
• Furs, jewellery and other expensive items, irreplaceable items.
• Living thing, used tires, firearms, explosives, flammables of any kind.
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia.
• Perishable items, hazardous waste materials, items that produce odours.
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