Whether you’re moving to a new place or simply making more room in your current home, storage facilities provide very useful services for helping you clear out the clutter. But when exploring storage unit options, you’ll need to consider how best to protect your precious belongings. With help from the experts at Paradise Self Storage, you’ll be able keep your items safe and damage-free. 

To help you get a head start on packing your belongings properly, the staff at Paradise Self Storage recommends these tips:

• Use Bubble Wrap: When you are packing furniture and other fragile pieces, it’s a good idea to use bubble wrap to protect the most easily damaged items. Bubble wrap is great for mirrors, dishes, figurines, and other delicate items. 

• Use Chemical Protectants: If you’re planning to use your storage unit for furniture, you may want to consider using chemical protectants like conditioners or polishes, as these will help keep furniture in top shape. To further protect your furniture from dust, dirt, and other residue, you may also want to place a sheet over each piece. 

• Use Pallets: Leaving cardboard boxes on the floor of a storage unit can make them vulnerable to water damage and mildew. To prevent this from happening, place as many boxes as possible on pallets so they’re lifted from the floor and less susceptible to damage.

To inquire about storage pricing, packaging supplies, and other storage-related services, give Paradise Self Storage in Kahului a call at (808) 877-7783, or pay them a visit online.