HI Again. It's the Affordable Storage Guy here with more suggestions on how to pack your appliances and garage items for storage.
I'd like to start with the large appliances. Make sure that the appliances are clean and dry and all moving parts are secure. Your smaller appliances should be cleaned as well and, if it works, you can pack them together. Just be sure to add enough padding in between them so that they don't shift during the move.
Tape electrical cords to the appliances to keep them from getting lost or tangled. Remove all knobs from appliances and put them in a zip lock bag, label the bag and tape it to the appliance.
Washing Machines - First, make sure that there is no water in the machine and that the water has been drained from all hoses. Then, put some padding in between the tub and the walls of the machine.
Dishwashers - These must have the water drained from the hoses and interior. Thoroughly clean and dry and wrap all moveable parts that could scratch the interior or be damaged themselves during moving.
Stove - After the stove has been cleaned and disconnected, remove all of the pans and racks and wrapped them separately. Finally, if you're worried about the burners or elements, you can use some tape to hold them in place.
Refrigerators and Freezers - Leave yourself about three days for defrosting and cleaning. Tape the doors shut during the move but, while in storage, the doors need to be kept slightly open to prevent mildew. During the move you can use the inside to store lightweight items such as pillows or stuffed toys.
Electronic Equipment - Whenever possible pack these items in their original boxes. If you don't have the boxes anymore, pack them safely with plenty of padding and/or bubble wrap. Before removing cables and wiring, draw a diagram or take a digital photo so that you will be able to reinstall them all easily when the time comes.
Lawn and Garage Items - Drain all gasoline and oil from lawn mowers, weed eaters and other equipment. All batteries should be disconnected. Tie loose items like rakes and hoes together.
Sports Equipment - Small items like balls, rackets and shoes can easily fit into moderate or small boxes without any problems at all. Bigger items like skis and snowboards can be stored without any additional packing whatsoever; however if you'd like a to keep the dust off them, put them in a large plastic mattress bag.
Bikes - Clean and lubricate your bike before you pack it. Then remove the pedals and seat and turn the handlebars in. Ideally bikes should be further dismantled and boxed to protect them during a move. If you don't box the bike, make sure to drape plastic wrap on top of it while it is in storage. The plastic will keep the bike clean while in storage and help you avoid problems resulting from dust buildup.
I'd like to start with the large appliances. Make sure that the appliances are clean and dry and all moving parts are secure. Your smaller appliances should be cleaned as well and, if it works, you can pack them together. Just be sure to add enough padding in between them so that they don't shift during the move.
Tape electrical cords to the appliances to keep them from getting lost or tangled. Remove all knobs from appliances and put them in a zip lock bag, label the bag and tape it to the appliance.
Washing Machines - First, make sure that there is no water in the machine and that the water has been drained from all hoses. Then, put some padding in between the tub and the walls of the machine.
Dishwashers - These must have the water drained from the hoses and interior. Thoroughly clean and dry and wrap all moveable parts that could scratch the interior or be damaged themselves during moving.
Stove - After the stove has been cleaned and disconnected, remove all of the pans and racks and wrapped them separately. Finally, if you're worried about the burners or elements, you can use some tape to hold them in place.
Refrigerators and Freezers - Leave yourself about three days for defrosting and cleaning. Tape the doors shut during the move but, while in storage, the doors need to be kept slightly open to prevent mildew. During the move you can use the inside to store lightweight items such as pillows or stuffed toys.
Electronic Equipment - Whenever possible pack these items in their original boxes. If you don't have the boxes anymore, pack them safely with plenty of padding and/or bubble wrap. Before removing cables and wiring, draw a diagram or take a digital photo so that you will be able to reinstall them all easily when the time comes.
Lawn and Garage Items - Drain all gasoline and oil from lawn mowers, weed eaters and other equipment. All batteries should be disconnected. Tie loose items like rakes and hoes together.
Sports Equipment - Small items like balls, rackets and shoes can easily fit into moderate or small boxes without any problems at all. Bigger items like skis and snowboards can be stored without any additional packing whatsoever; however if you'd like a to keep the dust off them, put them in a large plastic mattress bag.
Bikes - Clean and lubricate your bike before you pack it. Then remove the pedals and seat and turn the handlebars in. Ideally bikes should be further dismantled and boxed to protect them during a move. If you don't box the bike, make sure to drape plastic wrap on top of it while it is in storage. The plastic will keep the bike clean while in storage and help you avoid problems resulting from dust buildup.
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