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Organizing Your Self-Storage Unit

At this stage in your self-storage process, it's worthwhile taking some time to plan exactly how to pack your items into the unit. Unit sizes are determined by price so you can be save money here by assessing what you have to store and planning to pack it in efficiently - a smaller and well-packed unit will be cheaper than a larger one that is badly organized.

There are two key things to remember when organizing your self-storage unit. Firstly, you need to make sure that you can easily access the items you've stored in the facility when you want them. Secondly, you must take care when storing - these are your belongings and there are measures you can take, apart from careful packing, that will help protect them during their time in the facility.

Packing Tips
BEST WAY TO PACK A BOX

• Use high-quality packing boxes designed especially for the job, not "grocery store" cartons. You can purchase packing supplies at our stores.
• Pack books and other heavy objects in smaller boxes for easier lifting.
• If you need to store clothes, use wardrobe boxes so you can hang your garments.
• Use the same size boxes for easy stacking.
• Fill boxes completely, stuffing open areas with plain newsprint to prevent collapsing when stacked.
• Seal boxes completely with packing tape to keep out dust.

Packing for Self-Storage

The first thing to remember therefore is to pack in such a way that you can find things at a later date quickly and without unloading absolutely everything you've put away. Make an inventory of what you've packed and where it is as you go along.

BEST WAY TO PACK A STORAGE SPACE

• Store couches (except sofa-beds) on end to maximize space.
• Protect mattresses and furniture with pads and covers.
• Wrap mirrors and pictures with paper pads, or use mirror boxes.
• Never store these items flat.
• Label all boxes on several sides for easy locating.
• Disassemble tables and shelves and store on their sides.
• Wrap and mark all pieces for easier re-assembly.
• Seal boxes completely with packing tape to keep out dust and pack snugly to prevent collapsing when stacked.
• Leave a center aisle for easy access to all items.
• Use shelving to maximize your storage space.
• Store items you'll need most often at the front of your unit.

At Citizens Self Storage, our friendly, professional experienced managers are committed to making self storage easier for you. From boxes to packing tape, Citizens Self Storage has the supplies you need. We offer a wide range of packing and moving supplies at very competitive rates.

Whether you need boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, or dish protection; we have it all. And if you don't find what you're looking for just ask us our experienced staff and they will be happy to help.

Citizens Self Storage is your one stop storage facility. The right size, the right place for your life's stuff.

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