Helpful Packing Tips
- Start by gathering the packing accessories you need. Budget Storage sells boxes, bubble wrap, tape, furniture covers, moving labels, rope, locks and many other helpful moving supplies.
- Store mattresses and box springs on long edges. We sell storage bags that are made specifically for mattresses so that they can breathe to prevent mildew from forming.
- Place a layer of bubble wrap inside the bottom and at the top of boxes containing fragile items. Mark your boxes containing delicate items in large FRAGILE letters.
- Use the same size boxes when possible for easier stacking.
- Label your boxes on the sides, rather than the tops of the boxes.
- Heavier items such as tools and books need to go in smaller boxes.
- When packing your boxes, make an itemized list of what is in each box. It also helps to number your boxes going into storage so you can locate items with much greater ease. Keep an inventory report at your home for easy reference when you need to locate your goods.
- Hang clothes and draperies in wardrobe boxes or in large garbage sacks, cutting out a hole at the top for the hanger tops.
- Spray your wood items with furniture spray for extra protection.
- Use your furniture drawers as an extra box. They are especially good for fragile items.
- All fabric items should be clean to avoid attracting pests.