Moving from one place to another or just keeping items in one place has its challenges. Sometimes you could use help packing with a Gainesville moving company.
Weatherproofing items for heat, cold, and water is one of the best ideas if you are keeping items in storage to protect them against damages.
Going through your garage or storage, are your items packed in boxes or plastic containers? How many times do you go to put something out there unpackaged and completely forget it’s there for months to find it eaten, broken, wet, or damaged?
A few quick fixes will save lots of damaged items.
Weatherproofing Tips:
Try keeping a few extra boxes near where you store items. The small space between your washer and dryer is perfect for keeping them close by. Many Gainesville moving companies sell boxes and will deliver them if you request help packing.
Next, keep a roll of packing tape near the boxes to make sure any boxes are sealed completely. The tape helps items from being reached by bugs and better insulates them from temperature.
To make items more water resistant, wrap items that could be damaged by water with plastic wrap. Try using plastic containers for more vulnerable items like books or documents. Boxes are great for more waterproof items and make packing more cost efficient. Mold can be a major problem when the temperature changes, so protecting items with a box and wrap within the container adds resistance from moisture.
Careful consideration of what should go into storage is important for less weatherproof items. Some items don’t handle heat and cold well even in good packaging like paper, fabrics, food, medicine, and electronics. They can be damaged easily by mold, heat, and cold. Try to keep these kinds of items in storage at room temperature. If you are looking for storage, check if they offer temperature controlled units if items are less weatherproof.
Save your favorite baseball cards by keeping them inside to avoid warping from heat. Protect a wedding dress by putting it in a storage bag in a closet with silica gel packs to avoid mold. Last but not least, keep electronics away from the outdoors to keep an air hockey table working.
