AppliancesClean and dry all appliances prior to storage. Do not leave anything inside of appliances to be stored. Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow ventilation. Top
Blankets, Draperies and ClothingHave blankets, draperies and clothing cleaned, then pack them on hangers in wardrobe boxes. Top
Books Pack books flat, not standing on end. This will protect the spines which will bend and warp over time if stood upright. Books are very heavy, so pack them in small boxes and don’t put them in boxes with other, more fragile, items. Top
Breakable Items Wrap breakable items inside bubble wrap and store with linens. Top
Dishes and Glassware Store these items in specially made boxes called dishpacks. Top
Furniture and Tables Place blankets over furniture to protect from scratches and dust. Top
Lawn MowersDrain gasoline and oil from all small engines. This precaution will protect both your stored property and the property of others from the dangers of fire and explosion. Top
Leather ItemsTreat leather items (couches, clothes, etc.) with a leather conditioner prior to storing them. Keep furniture items off the floor by placing them on pallets. Top
MattressesPlace mattresses in plastic covers to protect them from dust and moisture. Top
Mirrors and PicturesStore mirrors and pictures inside similarly sized knocked down boxes. This affords them protection from scratches and dust. Top
PhotosPhotographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place between pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos. Photos and negatives take up very little space. Try to keep these items with you. Top
Pillows and ToysStore smaller items like this in large plastic garbage bags. Top
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