You have a date set for when you will need a storage unit, the ball is rolling, so to speak, but do you have packing supplies for that move? Without the proper packing supplies you risk the danger, and very real possibility, of damaging your belongings during the moving process and during the time those items are in storage.
What follows is insider information about packing supplies and where you can purchase them, information provided by Mouser Self Storage, the South Fort Worth storage specialist. Call us at 682-800-3949 for more information about moving and packing in storage units.
Why special storage packing supplies?
What are we talking about when we say packing supplies? The most common packing material used are the following:
- Bubble wrap
- Heavy duty boxes
- Packing tape to seal those boxes
- Packing paper for wrapping fragile items
- Furniture covers
- Mattress bags
- Packing labels
Do you need all of these items? Possibly not, depending upon what you are storing, but just knowing they are available is important information to store in your brain.
What are the advantages of using these packing supplies for self storage?
- Protection: Proper packing materials protect your belongings from damage.
- Maximized Storage Space: Efficient use of packing materials helps maximize space in your storage unit.
- Climate Control Adaptability: Packing materials can adapt to different climate conditions.
- Ease of Organization: Having the right packing supplies makes organizing and managing your items easier.
Are they costly?
These are tough economic times for many, and tough times means that cost is THE most important factor when paying for any service. Do packing supplies cost a fair amount of money? Depending upon what you are storing, the answer is probably yes. The most common reason for storage items is a move from one residence to another, and that means renting storage units short-term for your entire household of items. That would require a great amount of packing material so yes, in this case, packing supplies can be costly.
However, and you always need to be aware of this point, the replacement cost of damaged items is much more than the cost of packing supplies. It’s a “pay now or pay later” situation, and our recommendation is that you pay for the packing supplies and avoid the very real possibility of your belongings/valuable being damaged either during the move into storage or during the storage period.
Where to find them?
The good news is that storage packing supplies are sold at a number of retail outlets, including most storage places where storage is rented. You can find them at most box stores like Home Depot, at many department stores like Fred Meyer, and other retail stores like UPS or even the Post Office.
Our recommendation: you purchase them from a self-storage facility; that way, if you are confused about what you will need, there is a moving professional standing by to give you advice.
Pay now or pay later . . . it really is your choice.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage and our sister company, Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, are locally owned and operated. Call us today and ask us about car storage, RV self-storage, boat storage units, small hobby shops, and storage for all of your household items.