Storage Tips
Maximize your storage space and keep your belongings in top condition with these expert storage tips from Teman Baik Self Storage. Proper packing and organization can help protect your items, make retrieval easier, and optimize your unit’s space. Use durable boxes, label everything clearly, and place frequently used items at the front for easy access. For fragile or sensitive items, consider climate-controlled units to prevent damage from heat and humidity. Always disassemble large furniture to save space and cover items with protective sheets to keep them dust-free. Whether you’re storing for a short or long period, these tips will help you make the most of your storage unit.
PACKING:
- Make sure that all goods are clean and dry before packed
- Dismantle breakdown items to have more space and secure
smaller parts like screw and bolts - Smaller goods can be wrapped and placed inside furniture or
other larger appliance - Wrap furniture with corrugated board and seal tightly to
prevent from dust - Wrap fragile goods with bubble wrap and seal to prevent from
dust.
LABELING
- Label for easy identification
- Put signs like fragile, up down, etc
- Put labels and signs all side
PLACEMENT
- Place heavier items lower and fragile item upper side
- Make sure that boxes are placed firmly and don’t fall
- Place frequently accessed items towards the front
- If needed, leave aisle or walkway down the centre for easy access
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Do not store perishable materials, living creatures,
combustible or flammable material, explosive, chemical, any
items with fumes, smell or odor, any illegal items or goods
obtain illegally, compressed gases and any item of high value
requiring specialist storage (including jewelry, money, bullion,
deeds, bonds, securities, stamps, antiques, fine art, fine
wines)
SECURITY LOCK
- Use high quality padlock that can be purchased in hardware store nearby.