PACK ONCE. PACK IT RIGHT.
Follow these tips to make the most of your space and keep everything safe and secure in storage — from planning the layout to what goes in last.
Twelve tips from the people who see thousands of units packed every year.
Pack carefully and leave air space around the perimeter for ventilation. Use all the available space — especially height — but don’t lean items against the walls.
Place soft cloths or cardboard underneath mattresses, couches, boxes and beds — especially on concrete floors.
Large, heavy, stackable items at the rear, then work forwards and upwards with lighter, fragile items. Don’t stack too high — falling items can injure you or be damaged.
Stand long items such as mattresses, beds and table tops on their edges along the walls.
Totally enclose mattresses and soft furnishings in our specially designed mattress and lounge covers. Store couches on their ends to maximise space (except sofa beds).
Wrap in bubble wrap or use mirror boxes — never store them flat. Keep them upright and protected between softer items like mattresses.
Clean fridges and freezers, defrost completely, drain washing machines fully, and leave doors slightly ajar. Use the space inside them for extra storage.
Make the most of the space inside wardrobes, cupboards, desks and other furniture.
Pack anything you might need last, so it sits near the doors. Keep important documents, passports, keys and remotes together in one clearly marked box near the door.
Label all boxes on every side for easy locating — future you will thank present you.
Maximum load is 3,000kg per unit — we can’t transport or relocate an overloaded unit until it’s reduced.
This is one of three short guides: see also our packing tips for boxing everything properly, and our protection tips for keeping it all pristine in storage.
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