Blankets, Draperies and Clothing - have blankets,
draperies and out-of season clothing cleaned, then
pack them right on the hanger in a wardrobe box.

Books - pack them flat, not standing on end (which may
cause damage to the spines).  Books are extremely
heavy, so don't pack too many in one box or mix them
with fragile items.

Lawn Mowers - drain gasoline and oil from all small
engines.

Mirrors and Pictures - large works should be stored in
specially designed boxes.  Smaller pictures can be
wrapped in bubble wrap or packing paper and stored
in boxes with clothing or linens.  

Leather (couches, clothes) - treat with a leather
conditioner and protect them with plastic covers.  Keep
the couch off the floor using pallets.

Mattresses - protect them and your furniture with
specially designed plastic covers.

Furniture and Tables - remove legs and disassemble
to conserve storage space.  Wrap with furniture pads to
protect from soil and scratches.  Wrap the legs together
with packing paper and, if possible, tape them to the
protective wrap placed around the corresponding item.

Photos - old photographs tend to curl to over time.  To
keep them flat, place them between two pieces of
cardboard and tape them together.  Do not store
irreplaceable photos.  Negatives take up little space.
Consider keeping them with you.

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How to organize your storage room

Leave a few inches of space between your items and
the wall for better ventilation.

Gather the things you are least likely to need during
the time you are storing your belongings.  Place these
things in the room first.

Store heaviest items on the bottom and lighter
items on the top.  Place cartons so that you can read the
label which lists their contents.

Place the things you are most likely to need closest
to the door for easy access.

Securely latch and lock the door to your storage
room when leaving!!!!
135 Self Storage
409 East Two Cent Road
Bargersville, IN 46106
135 Self Storage