Storage Facility Tips & Tricks

At Zippy Self Storage, we have a wide range of secure storage units for hire at our Geelong facility. Whether you need to store the entire contents or simply need to clear out a room, we can help. Visit our site to see what we have to offer and just talk to our team to get a free quote on the cost of hire for any unit.


With sizes to suit all preferences and budgets, at Zippy Self Storage, we’ve created the ideal facility to keep everything from furniture and cars to office equipment and tools safe and sound. With alarms and locking systems and access available 365 days of the year, you can enjoy better storage options when you come to Zippy Self Storage.

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Expert Tips To Take Care Of Common Personal Items

Appliances

APPLIANCES

Fridges, freezers, washing machines and dishwashers should be clean and dry before putting into storage. Leave the door slightly open on white goods.

Furniture

FURNITURE

Put plastic covers over mattresses and couches to protect them and keep them clean. Disassemble beds and take legs off mattress bases to save storage space. Protect furniture with blankets and sheets before stacking other furniture on top.

Personal Items/Cartons

PERSONAL ITEMS / CARTONS

Use strong cartons and label each one. Cartons should be filled to the top—pack books and heavier items in smaller cartons and linen, clothes in larger cartons. Books should be packed flat. Wrap glasses, plates and fragile items in packing paper. Stack plates, bowls and platters on their edge. Mark fragile boxes and stack them on top of heavier boxes.

Pictures and Mirrors

PICTURES AND MIRRORS

Pictures and mirrors should be protected with bubble wrap or packed in picture pack cartons. These items are best stored on their edge.

Electrical Goods

ELECTRICAL GOODS

TVs, computers and stereos can be repacked in their original box if you have them. Computers and monitors can be wrapped in bubble wrap and packed in suitable quality cartons. Cartons should be filled to the top as well.

What Not to Store

WHAT NOT TO STORE

Any goods that are illegal, stolen, flammable, explosive, environmentally harmful, hazardous or perishable.

Appliances

APPLIANCES

Fridges, freezers, washing machines and dishwashers should be clean and dry before putting into storage. Leave the door slightly open on white goods.

Furniture

FURNITURE

Put plastic covers over mattresses and couches to protect them and keep them clean. Disassemble beds and take legs off mattress bases to save storage space. Protect furniture with blankets and sheets before stacking other furniture on top.

Personal Items/Cartons

PERSONAL ITEMS / CARTONS:

Use strong cartons and label each one. Cartons should be filled to the top—pack books and heavier items in smaller cartons and linen, clothes in larger cartons. Books should be packed flat. Wrap glasses, plates and fragile items in packing paper. Stack plates, bowls and platters on their edge. Mark fragile boxes and stack them on top of heavier boxes.

Pictures and Mirrors

PICTURES AND MIRRORS

Pictures and mirrors should be protected with bubble wrap or packed in picture pack cartons. These items are best stored on their edge.

Electrical Goods

ELECTRICAL GOODS

TVs, computers and stereos can be repacked in their original box if you have them. Computers and monitors can be wrapped in bubble wrap and packed in suitable quality cartons. Cartons should be filled to the top as well.

What Not to Store

WHAT NOT TO STORE

Any goods that are illegal, stolen, flammable, explosive, environmentally harmful, hazardous or perishable.