Get Your Appliances And Garage Items Ready For Storage

by The Affordable Storage Guy

Hello again! I'm the Affordable Storage Guy and I'd like to give you some ideas on how to prepare your appliances and garage items for storage.

Let's begin with the biggest items first. Large appliances should be clean and dry with all moveable parts secured. Smaller appliances may be cleaned and then packed together in clearly marked boxes. Cushion with sufficient padding to keep movement to a minimum within the box.

You can keep your electrical cords neat and tidy by taping them to the appliances they belong to. if there is any risk of the knobs being damaged or lost during the move, take them off and store them in a plastic bag.

Washing machines - The first step is to make sure that they are dry. Be sure to drain all water from the hoses. does then, prevent damage during moving, wedge padding between the tub and the sides of the washer.

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 - of course, it's your decision, but I would recommend that you clean the thing. After you disconnected and pull it away from the wall, you might find it's a little stickier than you thought! You should take out the racks and any other movable pieces and wrap them separately.

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 - Ideally, you still have the original boxes. They are the best ones to use again. However, wrapping and safely in bubble wrap or foam is okay too. Drawn picture or take a photo of where the cables go and store it inside the same box as the piece of equipment. You'll be glad you did when it comes time to hook it back up again.

Garage - For your lawn mowers, gas-powered weed eater's, etc. - make sure to disconnect the batteries, and drain all the gasoline and oil. take all your hockey sticks, rakes, shovels, etc. and wrapped them up together with tape or rope.

Sports Equipment - If you would like to keep the big items like skis and snowboards clean while in storage, put them in large mattress bags. Of course the smaller items can all fit into boxes. (I always put my ski boots in a separate box just so they don't take up space in my closet during the summer.)

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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