Moving soon? Valuables can be tricky. Below we have put together a list of the most common household items with suggestions on how to pack your valuables for moving and storage.
Glass: We all have used newspapers to wrap our glass, but it is better to use unprinted newsprint. This will ensure that you are not rubbing ink onto your belongings. Another option is to use bubble wrap, which will also help with crystal, china, mirrors. When using bubble wrap always make sure that you wrap your items with the bubbles facing out, away from the object. This helps to keep the bubbles from leaving marks on the glass. When packing your mirrors make sure the boxes you use are slightly bigger than the object, this will help to keep things from shifting or getting banged around in the box.
Metal: Metal is susceptible to rust and tarnish. Industrial storage of machinery and tools typically packs in oil or grease. For things such as silver, the best way to store long terms is to clean your pieces thoroughly, polish them and then store them in a flannel bag which is infused with silver particles. These are sold under the name “Pacific Silvercloth”.
Electronics: Electronics are the most susceptible to moisture and corrosion and there is no cleaning corrosion from electronics. As you are packing your electronics in bubble wrap make sure to include a couple of desiccant packets. If you have ever bought office supplies or a laptop bag you generally find a small packet, those are desiccant packets and they draw moisture out of the area. These combined with good packing practices will help to protect your investment.
With proper prepping and then packing of your storage unit you will be able to protect your investments from damage. Discuss with us if you have any questions about storing valuables at BTA. If you are storing artwork, antiques, and musical instruments you may want to consider using climate controlled storage to help protect them from wide changes in temperatures. Fill out our contact form for more information.
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