Storage Tips

We understand how overwhelming moving to a different home or office can be. So, those of us at Aces Mini Storage put our heads together and compiled a list of storage tips based on our own experience and that of our customers. We hope you find them useful!

Packing

Leave the heavy objects toward the bottom.
Label boxes on both the top and sides.
Wrap items separately prior to storing in boxes. Bubble wrap, linens or paper are recommended.
Never store live animals, combustibles (paint, chemicals, toxic materials) or perishable items (such as food).
Remember to drain fuel from gasoline engines before storing.
Leave appliance and equipment doors slightly ajar. Drain your washing machine and defrost your fridge/freezer.
For clothing, use wardrobe boxes that allow you to hang them and save the shape of garments. Leave smaller garments in drawers.
If possible, put smaller appliances in their original boxes.
Fill in empty spaces with paper to prevent boxes from folding.

Storing

Don’t lean stored property against the walls of your unit. Whenever possible, store all boxes on wooden pallets or boards.
Don’t stack boxes so high that getting to them becomes dangerous or overly time consuming.
Leave an aisle down the middle of your unit so that boxes and other items can be easily seen and identified.
Make a complete list of all goods stored. Keep sales receipts, proofs of purchase and warranties to prove ownership.
Take furniture apart to optimize space. Any bolts, screws or parts should be put in a plastic bag and taped to the underside of table tops.
Chairs should be stacked seat to seat with paper or cloth between them.
Use protective covers.
You have sole responsibility for the goods you place in storage. Check with your insurance carrier for coverage, or ask a storage consultant for a list of low cost providers. Remember: if it’s worth storing, it’s worth insuring.
We offer pallets for you to use at no charge while renting from us.