The thing that we all worry about when it
comes to using storage facilities is security. Will your valuables be safe not
just from external intruders but mould, dust and those pesky creatures rats,
mice and cockroaches?
The type of storage
facility
Storage facilities vary a great deal and
you really need to do your homework to find one that fits you and your budget.
Some are multi story building with strict
access hours, others are in yards and you can get to your belongings at any
time and others are in warehouse storage units and you need to make an
appointment to get to your belongings.
It really depends on what suits you. They
all have their good and bad points so the first thing that you need to decide
when you start to look for storage is what type of accessibility to your things
will you need.
How
to make sure your valuables are safe
There are a number of things that you can
do to safeguard your valuables when they are in storage:
·
Leave some space around your things for
ventilation this prevents mould from forming
·
Pad things that are valuable or fragile so that
they are protected from bumps and knocks
·
Don’t pack heavy things onto the top of light or
fragile items because you may damage the lower things with the weight
·
Use a good quality lock and not one that will
easily rust on the door to the storage space
·
Cover everything with plastic before you lock it
up to protect it from dust
·
Choose a secure storage facility and insure the
goods that you have in storage
·
Any metal objects like tools that are stored
should not rust if you wipe them with a small amount of oil prior to leaving
them in storage
·
Make sure that all boxes are closed properly
with strong packing tape to keep the contents secure
·
If you are storing things that have a
considerable value like cameras and electronic equipment put them in unmarked
boxes with secure padding and pack them to the rear of the storage space
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