Storage Guide
Guide
- Plan your storage space.
- Place those items that you need to access often in the front of the unit.
- Leave a small space around the perimeter of your storage unit to aid circulation.
- Look Up!, Utilise all of the space available to you, including the height.
- Stack the lighter boxes on top of the heavier boxes.
- Don’t over-pack cartons or they will be too hard to lift.
- If tables won’t disassemble, place a mat or protective plastic on the ground and lay the tabletop face down on the floor with the legs pointing up.
- Cover stuffed furniture with cardboard, blankets or plastic covers to protect against dust.
- Don’t place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture.
- Never lay paintings or mirrors flat. Ensure they are wrapped or placed in proper picture/mirror cartons.
- To ensure safe storage: Do not store anything combustible (i.e. paint thinner, gasoline, solvents, paint, etc).
- Do not store any living things (including plants), or perishable goods (especially foodstuffs).
- Empty petrol from mowers, whipper snipers, etc.
- Ensure gas bottles are empty and BBQ or cooking surfaces are clean.
What you can’t store
You should not store any Goods that are:
- hazardous
- illegal
- stolen
- inflammable
- explosive
- environmentally harmful and perishable or that are a risk to the property of any person.
This includes items like petrol tins, paint thinner, full gas bottles or chlorine.