Keep Dry : Place your storage items on 2x4 boards or on pallets to guard against dampness. Any concrete floor may become cold and damp. Wrap What You Can : Stretch wrap sofas, loveseats, chairs and mattresses. Wrap cushions in plastic or put them in trash bags and place them on top of the load. Use Plastic Containers : Boxes will break down over time and are not as climate proof. Sturdy plastic containers can stack better and are mostly insect proof. Moving Blankets : Blankets keep things from getting damaged. Buy or rent some heavy-duty blankets to be used on the tops of wood furniture. Also, use them to wrap pictures and mirrors. For long term storage, buy them on Amazon.com because the rental fee can add up over a period of time. Appliances : Clean thoroughly prior to handling. Placing a spacer to keep the door ajar and then taping around it can provide ventilation and prevent mildew from building up inside a refrigerator or freezer. With washing machines, leave the
1. Bubble Wrap It’s easy to use, comes in rolls and ranges from small to large bubbles. It’s serrated every 12 inches so you can tear it off. Small bubble wrap is good for packing delicate, fragile items. 2. Packing Paper It’s essentially clean, white newsprint that keeps your items ink-free and is another option for wrapping and packing dishes, glassware and other delicate or smaller items. You can also use it as a filler to pad less-than-full boxes. 3. Boxes Pack heavier items, like books, silverware, tools and canned goods, in small boxes and light items, like pillows, bedding and lamp shades, in bigger boxes. 4. Stretch Plastic Wrap You can use it, for example, to wrap and keep dresser drawers shut. Plastic stretch wrap can also be used for soft furniture like couches and chairs by taking the giant-sized roll and wrapping it around the piece of furniture. 5. Packaging Tape Tan or clear packing tape, not