When it is time to store your belongings, you want to make sure they are well organized and protected. Central Storage, Rochester's affordable, convenient, residential and commercial self-storage rental business, provides some best practices for storing your valuables:

• Plan ahead: Take an inventory for all of your things and plan accordingly. Even if not written down, you should have a general idea of what is inside, planning to arrange them in an accessible fashion. You will want to group frequently used items together to pack last and up front for easy access. Do not forget to use your vertical space as well, as stacking is a more efficient use of space.
• Protect yourself: Bubble wrap is your friend. So too are newsprint, specialty packing materials and coverings designed to protect paintings, dishes, glasses, and the like. In a pinch, old blankets and mattress covers are also good for protecting items. Remember to use empty spaces like dresser drawers, which are both an economical use of space and another shield for linens, books, and smaller articles against the elements.
• Store furniture & appliances appropriately: Furniture with removable legs need to be broken down and chairs should be stacked. To prevent scratching, use sheets or blankets to separate pieces of furniture from each other, when stacked. If storing gas-powered equipment, please drain the tanks. It is against the law to store hazardous or flammable materials.
• Part the seas: Make sure there is an aisle down the middle of your unit. That way, you are able to navigate your sea of stuff easier.

For affordable and secure storage facilities, contact Central Storage at (585) 735-7019 to arrange a storage rental today.