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Helpful hints to make the packing and storing of your belongings easier:
| 1 | Plan for your space and reserve your unit in advance to make sure the space is available when needed. | |
| 2 | Read carefully all the storage information provided by us including but not limited to the lease agreement. |
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| 3 | Never store hazardous goods, flammable items or food items in your storage unit. | |
| 4 | Wrap your fragile items to avoid breakage. Use bubble wrap or paper to cushion fragile items. |
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| 5 | Use furniture drawers to hold delicate items. Wrap them in bubble wrap or newspaper. | |
| 6 | To protect clothing and draperies you may consider wardrobe boxes and adding moth balls or cedar chips. |
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| 7 | When packing toys or smaller objects, remember to fill boxes completely, stuffing open areas with plain newspaper to prevent collapsing when stacked. |
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| 8 | Use protective covers fusing bed sheets or dust covers to keep the dust off. | |
| 9 | Cover mattresses and store them flat on level surfaces. | |
| 10 | When storing delicate heirlooms, use specially constructed boxes, such as wardrobe boxes. |
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| 11 | Store furniture carefully on boards for added protection. | |
| 12 | Pack heavier items like books & dishes in smaller boxes and lighter items in large boxes. | |
| 13 | Sealing boxes with tape provides better protection of contents. | |
| 14 | Clearly label all your boxes, briefly describing what they contain and the room they belong to for easy reference. | |
| 15 | Disassemble items such as, table legs, bed frames to maximize space. | |
| 16 | Store large furniture (like tabletops and sofas) on end to save space. | |
| 17 | Store small items like pots and pans in large appliances, such as stoves or refrigerators. | |
| 18 | When storing lawn and garden equipment, drain any fluids prior to storage in order to avoid corrosive damage. | |
| 19 | You may want to use garbage cans to store shovels, hoses and rakes. | |
| 20 | When storing business files, label all boxes and construct aisles so files are easily seen. | |
| 21 | When transporting and storing inside your unit, do not pile boxes and items too high. Keep the lighter items on top and heavier items on the bottom. In the unit keep your items not less than 18” from sprinkler heads. | |
| 22 | Organize your unit in such a way where you can easily access the items most frequently needed items close to the entrance of your unit. | |
| 23 | If you have extra space leave a walkway to the rear of your unit for better accessibility. | |
| 24 | Remember to fully utilize your space as best as you can. | |
| 25 | Do not store anything combustible (such as paint and chemicals). | |
| 26 | Use high security locks on your unit. Key Storage sells locks on-site. Ask one of our staff members on site for details. |
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| Key Storage 200 Suntract Road, Toronto Ontario Canada M9N 2V9 | 416-244-6409 Key Storage 6 Tracey Boulevard, Brampton Ontario Canada L6T 5R9 | 905-790-1955 (Formerly Black Creek Self Storage) |
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