Self Storage Packing Materials

This handy guide will give you a list of self storage packing materials to consider when storing your belongings in one of our wooden storage crates or outdoor metal containers.

Self storage packing material options

Plastic furniture covers;

• Ideal for short-term use storage only (contents may sweat if using for long term).
• Prevents furniture from getting dusty.
• Helps protect against minor surface scratches.
• Helps protect against stains or liquid spills.

Paper furniture covers;

• Ideal for long-term storage use as it does not not sweat.
• Prevents furniture from getting dusty.
• Helps protect against minor surface scratches.
• Helps protect against stains but not liquid spills.

Cardboard Boxes;

• Strong cardboard boxes allow for stacking whilst still protecting the contents.
• Try to use the same size or similar size boxes for more even stacking and to utilise all space available
• Offer better protection of contents
• Wardrobe cardboard boxes are designed to protect clothes and have a hanging rail.

Bags/vacuum bags;

• Cheaper than boxes for storing things like pillows, duvets, sheets, towels, etc.
• Suitable for soft, non-breakable items
• Protects against stains and liquid spills
• Vacuum bags can prevent clothing or soft furnishings from getting musty or mouldy when in store for a longer period of time.

Bubble wrap;

• Ideal for wrapping breakable items before storing in cardboard boxes
• Can be used to wrap around furniture to prevent damage and scratches
• Can be used to infill gaps in boxes or between furniture

Tissue/protective paper sheets;

• Ideal for wrapping breakable items before storing in cardboard boxes
• Can be used to infill gaps in boxes or for inside glasses, crockery, etc.

Loose fill packing peanuts;

• Can be used to infill gaps in boxes to prevent contents from moving around
• Can be placed inside of glasses, vases, etc. to help prevent damage

Self storage packing materials shop

We can provide you with a wide range of packing materials at very competitive prices either in-person at our premises in Kirton or through our online packing materials shop.

You can purchase the following products:

• Cardboard boxes
• Wardrobe boxes
• Packing tape
• Packing wrapper paper
• Protective tissue paper
• Plastic mattress bags
• Loose fill packing peanuts
• Bubble wrap

If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be glad to help.