Dew Storage Center, LLC
Dew Storage Center, LLC
3704 Old Highway 12E
East Helena, Montana 59635
406-223-8059 or 406-223-9236
info@dewstoragecenter.com
How to Pack for Storage- Continued


Books, magazines and other paper files can get very heavy. They are easy to pack,
but do not overload a box with too many.  It will be almost impossible to pick up an
overloaded box.  Always place boxes with books on the bottom and stack lighter
boxes on top.

Consider wrapping paper objects such as books and magazines in plastic bags
or plastic coverings before placing them in the box. This will prevent them either
from accumulating moisture or from getting wet in case it rains.  A plastic garbage
bag placed inside the box first will also work.

Wrap each and every item with packing paper, tissue paper, bubble wrap, plastic
foam or an old cloth. This will keep them separate, provide a cushion against
damage, and will aide in unpacking the items.  For delicate items such as china
and crystal, use extra paper or wrapping material.  Consider taping the ends of the
paper or bubble wrapping to prevent unwrapping while packing or unpacking.

Before placing any kind of wooden furniture into self storage, wax it well with wood
wax or furniture polish. This will prevent moisture from affecting the wood and will
keep the wood from drying out.

If your furniture can be dismantled easily, do so. It will prolong the life of that piece
and make it easier to store. If you dismantle furniture, collect the nuts and bolts of
each item into a plastic bag and tape it firmly to the dismantled set. Be sure to
label each bag as to what piece of furniture it belongs to, and where the hardware
should be reattached during re-assembly of the furniture.

Always place a thick cloth such as an old carpet, rug, pillows, old blankets,
cardboard, or moving blankets between wooden furniture during moving and
storage to prevent scratching and other damage.

Place your mattresses and box springs in special plastic mattress bags available
at any hardware store. This will prevent them from absorbing moisture and from
losing shape.  It will also prevent your mattress from collecting dust while in
storage.

If possible, store your electronic equipment in its original box.  If you have already
thrown the boxes out, try asking at your local electronic store for a box and packing
material that will fit your equipment. Otherwise, wrap them as if you were wrapping
glass or crystal.

Always remove the batteries from your remotes and any toys.  Batteries will
expand and contract during temperature changes and will leak over time.  Battery
acid will corrode the inside of your remote rendering it useless.

Do not place compact discs or DVD’s in plastic wrap. When the storage unit heats
up, the temperature inside the bag will increase possibly destroying the disc.

Apply a thin coating of oil to any metal or steel items before you wrap them.
Sewing machine oil or WD 40 will help to prevent rusting.

Place some moth-balls inside the boxes that your clothes, coats, or blankets are
stored in.  Consider placing a couple of air fresheners throughout the storage unit
to reduce odors.

These are just suggestions.  Dew Storage Center, LLC is not liable for any
damage as a result of following these suggestions or not following these
suggestions.
Whether you store your belongings with Dew Storage Center or not, we
want you to be informed and know how to store your personal items
safely and without damage.
Copyright 2009