Packing Tips

When organising your belongings, durability and stackability are key. At Here, we would recommend either plastic bins or cardboard boxes to ensure your goods are safe and securely stored. Here are a few options we offer:

Corrugated cardboard boxes – these are a good choice when trying to make sure that your personal belongings are kept safe. They also offer protection against dust and water exposure.
Plastic storage bins – these are more durable than cardboard boxes and offer protection against moisture, dust and pests. They are also more space-efficient.
Wardrobe boxes – For easily hanging and organising clothing
File boxes – for organising paperwork and files

This is a common concern, particularly regarding the best materials to use for wrapping and cushioning items like glassware or electronics. Once you have chosen the appropriate box for your items, make sure that you prepare the box by lining the bottom of the box with padding material such as bubble wrap.

You should also wrap each item to ensure that it is protected. Always place the heaviest items at the bottom of the box and the lightest items towards the top, and always ensure that there is enough space in the box and that you don’t pack too tightly.

Yes, you can store large furniture items in our storage facilities. First off, you need to clean your furniture and make sure that it is dry to avoid mould build-up. Next, disassemble the furniture, taking apart bigger furniture items if possible. Be sure to keep track of any screws, nuts and bolts for when you need to reassemble the furniture.

Once this has been done, you will need to wrap the furniture in breathable material so make sure that moisture isn’t trapped. Place a plastic sheet or tarp on the floor of the storage unit before placing furniture to guard against moisture and dirt.

There are items that will not be allowed to be stored in our storage units, such as:

Food
Hazardous material
Stolen or illegal goods
Weapons and ammunition
Living items
Money

If you are unsure whether you can store your items, contact us today!

Make sure to label your boxes clearly and big enough to see so that if you need to retrieve any of your items, you will be able to do so quickly and easily. We suggest that the label is at the top of the box.

In our experience, creating an inventory of everything you are storing is a good place to start. This will help you remember what is stored away in the future. Using uniform box sizes will allow you to stack your items easily. Labelling boxes will save time when looking for specific items later on.

Ensure that you have easy access to your items by creating a walkway or path within the storage unit for easy access to your items. Lastly, using shelving where possible saves you space

Using plastic wrap can be helpful for protecting your furniture from dust and moisture during storage. However, for long-term storage, consider breathable covers to prevent condensation and mould growth.

For an environmentally friendly approach, consider using biodegradable packing peanuts, recycled paper or cardboard boxes, and reusable cloth wraps or old linens to secure your items.

Yes, investing in speciality boxes designed for fragile items like TVs and mirrors can provide extra protection against impacts and vibrations during storage and transportation.

If you are storing any items that require batteries, we recommend removing them to avoid leakage. It can be useful to use original packaging when possible, or wrap items in anti-static bubble wrap.

At Here, we use the high-security Nokē App system, ensuring your belongings are only accessible to you.

Pack books flat to protect their spines and place them in small, sturdy boxes to avoid overloading. Keep them off the floor on pallets or shelving and away from external walls to protect from moisture.

Yes, disassembling larger items like bikes and gym equipment can save space and prevent strain or damage to moving parts. Keep all components together and label them for easy reassembly.