Reliable Storage in Delafield, WI

Household items

Pack books flat not standing on ends. This will protect the spines which will bend over time if stood upright. Pack books in small boxes and don't pack them along with more fragile items.

Lawnmowers

Drain gasoline and oil from all small engines. This will protect both yours and others property from the dangers of fire and explosion.

Mattresses

Place mattresses IN plastic covers to protect them from dust and moisture.

Leather items

Treat leather items such as couches, clothes, etc. with a leather conditioner prior storing them. Keep furniture off the floor by placing it on pallets.

Blankets, draperies, and clothing

Clean blankets, draperies, and clothing prior to storage, then pack them on hangers in wardrobe boxes.

Mirrors and pictures

Store mirrors and pictures inside similarly sized knocked down boxes to protect them from scratches and dust

Furniture tables

Place blankets over furniture to protect from scratch and dust.

Photos

Photographs tend to curl over time. Keep them flat by placing them between pieces of cardboard and taping them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos. Photos of negatives take a very little space and should be kept with you.

Breakable/delicate items

Wrap breakable items inside bubble wrap and store it with linens. Do not store liquid items over the winter. Items such as snow globes will freeze and break.

Pillows and toys

Store smaller items such as these in large plastic garbage bags.

Appliances

Clean and dry all appliances prior to storage. Do not leave anything inside of them. Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow ventilation.

Boats

The following steps can be taken to protect your boat while in storage additionally specific procedures recommended by the boat and chassis manufacturers should be closely considered.

Prepare your engine in accordance with the owners manual. In the winter, this will normally include draining and flushing the cooling system; draining and refilling the crank case; applying oil to the inside of each cylinder through the spark plug holes.

Thoroughly clean the hull, deck, cockpit, bilge, all compartments, lockers, and the exterior of the engine and coat it with an appropriate wax or preservative. Drain fuel lines, pumps carburetor, and tanks or fill completely and add fuel stabilizer

Leave all floorboards up, doors ajar, ports and skylights open. Make sure hatch is partly open and drawers and lockers are open. Carefully fit a well – made cover, provided with ventilation points. Place a cover over the engine.

Don't forget the trailer. Check the tire pressure and check and pack wheel hubs if necessary. Lubricate the jack. And finally, note dates of registration, tags, certificates and insurance, etc. and plan for renewal if they expire during your storage term.