Features Overview

FILES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

Pack books flat to protect their spines. Use labelled archive boxes or packing cartons to save space, simplify retrieval and protect contents. Use packing to fill empty pockets in cartons. Avoid packing fragile items with books, don't overload. Pack lighter cartons on top of heavier ones to prevent damage. By erecting free standing shelving you can save on space and make the storage and retrieval of your goods very effective.

APPLIANCES

Fridges, freezers and other white goods should be clean and dry before storing, with a deodoriser inside for freshness, and the door slightly ajar. Stoves and other cooking equipment should be cleaned before storing. Avoid placing other items inside white goods. However, some goods can be stacked on top of fridges, freezers and stoves. Tools and other equipment should always be cleaned before storing.

FABRIC ITEMS

All fabric items need to be clean and free of anything that could attract pests. Include mothballs in carton to deter pests.

FURNITURE

Cover mattresses and lounges with plastic covers. Empty wardrobes, drawers and cupboards to protect shelving and framework. Disassemble beds and tables (where possible), and wrap legs. Store tables and other fragile items on padding upside down on top of other solid sturdy items to protect their legs and structure. Vacuum upholstery clean before storing. Lightweight chairs can be stacked seat to seat, or on top of upturned tables. Use plastic covers to cover your furniture. Book should be packed flat, not on their spines, in small cartons so they're easily handled.

DISHES AND GLASSWARE

Use a layer of packing at the top and bottom of cartons containing breakables. Individually wrap items in packing paper (newsprint works, but you end up getting very dirty). Nest plates and cups, and stand plates, platters, casseroles and saucers on their edges. Fill any gaps in the carton with scrunched paper or material to prevent movement. Label all cartons containing breakables, don't place heavy items on top of them.

MIRRORS, WINDOWS, SCREENS AND PAINTINGS

Protect these items with packing material like bubble wrap and store them on their edges.

TELEVISIONS, VIDEO AND MUSIC EQUIPMENT

If you've kept the original boxes and packing materials, reuse them. Otherwise bubble wrap items individually and store them in sealed cartons, remembering to fill all gaps with packing to protect and prevent movement. Secure turntables and tone arms of record players to prevent damage, and pack records and CDs on their edge.

MOWERS AND OTHER MACHINERY

Drain fuel and oil to reduce the risk of damage to other goods and avoid a possible fire hazard. Please place old carpet or cardboard under them.

METAL ITEMS

Wrap silverware in non-acid tissue paper or store in plastic bags to reduce tarnishing. Wipe chrome and cast iron items in a cloth impregnated with a little machine oil to retard rust.

BATTERY-OPERATED TOYS AND APPLIANCES

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Battery

We recommend removal of batteries to avoid damage from leaking acids.

Computers

Again, if you've kept the original boxes and packing materials, we recommend you reuse them. However, bubble wrap and good quality cartons will also do the job. Remember to use packing material to line the top and bottom, and pack the gaps to protect the equipment and prevent movement. Most computers have 'self-parking heads', but if you're unsure about moving and storing your electrical equipment, refer to the manufacturer's manual, or consult your retailer, especially if storing for more than six months.