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Self-storage units can be a lifesaver when there’s winter sporting equipment or excess furniture to store—and dealing with an affordable self-storage business like Central Storage in Rochester is pretty straightforward! Employees will explain the rules of the storage facility and help customers sign up for the storage rental until that works best for their needs, but there are some tips that everyone who rents a self-storage unit should know. Here are the top five tips on secure self-storage from the experts at Central Storage:

  • Use pallets to keep items off of the floor and prevent them from any potential water damage.
  • Wrap furniture in industrial plastic wrap to seal items tightly against dust and any bugs.
  • Label everything! Label every side of a box so it can be clearly identified; consider making a checklist of what is inside each box to hang on the inside of the storage unit door.
  • Lay plywood across several boxes to help stabilize layers of support as boxes get stacked in the unit. This takes the pressure off the boxes and helps keep the items inside protected.
  • Some items, like electronics (including TVs), old photos, musical instruments or vinyl records can all become damaged in freezing weather; these items should be insulated, wrapped with particular care or just not stored at all.

Remember to distribute weight evenly when packing boxes so they don’t become too heavy to lift; tape lids closed completely so items inside aren’t exposed to any moisture, dust, or bugs, and to fill boxes to capacity (as partially full boxes can result in crushed corners and sides). For more storage unit tips, or for information on self-storage rentals and storage facilities, call  Central Storage at (585) 735-7019

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