Planning on using our secure self-storage in Canary Wharf for packing away your fragile items? As you can imagine, considerable steps need to be taken to ensure your belongings remain in good condition. In this blog, our experts share four of their top tips to assist you with storing such items.

Purchasing High-Quality Packing Materials

When it comes to storing fragile belongings, bubble wrap is about to become your new best friend! Or, if you’re looking for an eco-friendlier alternative, biodegradable packing peanuts will help you to ensure your items remain in tip-top condition. Make sure you also have plenty of sturdy boxes on hand too! 

Did you know that you can also purchase packing items at our secure self-storage in Canary Wharf? Click here to see what we have available.

Avoid Overloading

If the items you’re storing are small enough to fit inside boxes, the last thing you want to do is overload them. Make sure you have plenty of room within your locker and have plenty of spare boxes on hand too. Over packing your boxes may cause them to deteriorate around the edges, affecting their ability to protect your items. You should also keep them to a manageable weight to minimise the risk of them splitting or you dropping them whilst placing them in storage.

Allocating the Right Size Boxes

When purchasing boxes for your secure self-storage in Canary Wharf, make sure to choose the right size. Ensure there is room for you to add cushioning materials around your items when packing. This will stop them from knocking against each other.

Handle With Care

When dropping off your boxes at our secure self-storage in Canary Wharf, make sure to avoid dragging your boxes (and belongings) along the floor. This can cause them to deteriorate and may affect how well they protect your items. Lift from the bottom of each box and let a member of our team know if you need help. You should also ensure they are secured during transportation to avoid them shifting around and causing damage.

Get In Touch

Interested in renting a locker at our secure self-storage in Canary Wharf? For more information, get in touch with our friendly team today on 0207 515 1300. Alternatively, you can also click here to fill in our contact form.