Affordable Mini Storage

1250 Lee Highway • Roanoke, Virginia 24019 • (540) 966-1295

STORAGE TIPS

Do not use newspaper to pack anything, the ink could stain your possessions.
Fill containers to capacity or fill extra pockets of space with packing material.
Label each box so that you can find what you need later.
Leave space to reach the back of the unit and put frequently used items near the front.
Pack delicate lamp shades separately.
Pack mirrors, windows, and record albums on the edges.
Pack books flat and put boxes with books or papers on skids or pallets to prevent moisture absorption.
Clean and dry appliances before storing.
Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open.
Some goods can be stored in appliances or stacked on top of them.
Dishes and glassware boxes should have alayer of padding on top and bottom of them and each item should be wrapped individually.
Nest bowls and cups and stand plates on end. Fill all pockets with padding.
Store light chairs inverted seat-to-seat.
Clothing, curtsin, and drapes should be cleaned and stored on hangers.
Stand sofas and mattresses on end on a pallet or plastic sheet.
Disassemble beds and tables and put them upside down on the floor.
Stack boxes on dressers and use drawers to store delicate items.
Metal objects, like tools and bikes, should be wiped with a rag containing machine oil to resist rust.
Wrap Christmas lights around a piece of cardboard, and put packing paper around all of it inside the box.

1250 Lee Highway, Roanoke, Virginia 24019 • (540) 966-1295 • Email Us