HI Again. It's the Affordable Storage Guy here with more suggestions on how to pack your appliances and garage items for storage.
Let's begin with the biggest items first. Large appliances should be clean and dry with all moveable parts secured. Smaller appliances may be cleaned and then packed together in clearly marked boxes. Cushion with sufficient padding to keep movement to a minimum within the box.
You can keep your electrical cords neat and tidy by taping them to the appliances they belong to. if there is any risk of the knobs being damaged or lost during the move, take them off and store them in a plastic bag.
Washing Machines - First, make sure that there is no water in the machine and that the water has been drained from all hoses. Then, put some padding in between the tub and the walls of the machine.
Dishwashers - These must have the water drained from the hoses and interior. Thoroughly clean and dry and wrap all moveable parts that could scratch the interior or be damaged themselves during moving.
Stove - of course, it's your decision, but I would recommend that you clean the thing. After you disconnected and pull it away from the wall, you might find it's a little stickier than you thought! You should take out the racks and any other movable pieces and wrap them separately.
Refrigerators and Freezers - Leave yourself about three days for defrosting and cleaning. Tape the doors shut during the move but, while in storage, the doors need to be kept slightly open to prevent mildew. During the move you can use the inside to store lightweight items such as pillows or stuffed toys.
Electronic Equipment - Whenever possible pack these items in their original boxes. If you don't have the boxes anymore, pack them safely with plenty of padding and/or bubble wrap. Before removing cables and wiring, draw a diagram or take a digital photo so that you will be able to reinstall them all easily when the time comes.
Garage - For your lawn mowers, gas-powered weed eater's, etc. - make sure to disconnect the batteries, and drain all the gasoline and oil. take all your hockey sticks, rakes, shovels, etc. and wrapped them up together with tape or rope.
Sports Equipment - Small sports items like balls, racquets and shoes can be easily packed in large boxes. Remember to protect racquets with covers or padding. Ski boots can go in a box. Skis and poles should be tapped together and protected with large plastic bags - single size mattress bags work well for protection. Snowboards should also be wrapped to avoid scratches.
Bikes - if you have room in your storage unit, you can leave your bike the way it is. It'll probably have flat tires in a couple of months, but it shouldn't really be a problem. If space is a problem or you would like to take care of your bike a little better, there are things you can do. Firstly, you should clean and oil the chain. Then, you can take the pedals and seat off. You can also turn the handle bars in to save room as well. Most bike stores will give you a bike box if you ask for it; or, you can wrap it in plastic. - 16492
Let's begin with the biggest items first. Large appliances should be clean and dry with all moveable parts secured. Smaller appliances may be cleaned and then packed together in clearly marked boxes. Cushion with sufficient padding to keep movement to a minimum within the box.
You can keep your electrical cords neat and tidy by taping them to the appliances they belong to. if there is any risk of the knobs being damaged or lost during the move, take them off and store them in a plastic bag.
Washing Machines - First, make sure that there is no water in the machine and that the water has been drained from all hoses. Then, put some padding in between the tub and the walls of the machine.
Dishwashers - These must have the water drained from the hoses and interior. Thoroughly clean and dry and wrap all moveable parts that could scratch the interior or be damaged themselves during moving.
Stove - of course, it's your decision, but I would recommend that you clean the thing. After you disconnected and pull it away from the wall, you might find it's a little stickier than you thought! You should take out the racks and any other movable pieces and wrap them separately.
Refrigerators and Freezers - Leave yourself about three days for defrosting and cleaning. Tape the doors shut during the move but, while in storage, the doors need to be kept slightly open to prevent mildew. During the move you can use the inside to store lightweight items such as pillows or stuffed toys.
Electronic Equipment - Whenever possible pack these items in their original boxes. If you don't have the boxes anymore, pack them safely with plenty of padding and/or bubble wrap. Before removing cables and wiring, draw a diagram or take a digital photo so that you will be able to reinstall them all easily when the time comes.
Garage - For your lawn mowers, gas-powered weed eater's, etc. - make sure to disconnect the batteries, and drain all the gasoline and oil. take all your hockey sticks, rakes, shovels, etc. and wrapped them up together with tape or rope.
Sports Equipment - Small sports items like balls, racquets and shoes can be easily packed in large boxes. Remember to protect racquets with covers or padding. Ski boots can go in a box. Skis and poles should be tapped together and protected with large plastic bags - single size mattress bags work well for protection. Snowboards should also be wrapped to avoid scratches.
Bikes - if you have room in your storage unit, you can leave your bike the way it is. It'll probably have flat tires in a couple of months, but it shouldn't really be a problem. If space is a problem or you would like to take care of your bike a little better, there are things you can do. Firstly, you should clean and oil the chain. Then, you can take the pedals and seat off. You can also turn the handle bars in to save room as well. Most bike stores will give you a bike box if you ask for it; or, you can wrap it in plastic. - 16492
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