Dauphin Storage Packing Tips

1. CAUTION! Do not store anything COMBUSTIBLE (i.e., Paint thinner, gasoline, solvents, paint, etc.)
2. Place your storage items on 2x4 boards or on pallets to guard against dampness. Any concrete floor may become cold and damp.
3. Plan your storage space. Place those items that you may need to access often in the front. Allow for walkways.
4. Use uniform size boxes for easy stacking. Be sure your boxes are strong enough to hold 25-30 pounds. (It is best not to put too much in each box.) Stack lighter boxes on top of heavier boxes.
5. List contents of boxes on all four sides; number the boxes and seal with tape.
6. Make up an inventory of your items and keep it in a safe place at home or in a safe deposit box.
7. Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in paper and packed in sturdy boxes. Stack them on top.
8. Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard and marked “FRAGILE” and stacked on end.
9. Furniture with drawers can be utilized as storage places for pictures, knick-knacks, china, silverware, small items, etc. Wrap them in tablecloths, towels or blankets to prevent breakage.
10. Sofas and love seats can be stored on end to save floor space. Always place a protective cover under the item on the concrete. Cushions may be wrapped in plastic and placed on top.
11. Cover stuffed furniture with cardboard or blankets to protect against dust.
12. If you stand mattresses on their side, prop them up so they stand straight. They may tend to bend out of shape and become lumpy.
13. Tables having removable legs should be broken down to save space.
14. Shovels, hoes, rakes and hoses can be stored together in empty trash cans. Stack extra cans inside each other.