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Get ready for storage – how to pack quickly, safely and without the stress
Good preparation makes storage twice as easy. In this guide we cover the right packing supplies, smart packing techniques and why labelled boxes save the day. The result: a tidy home, a well-organised storage unit and a stress-free move. Label your boxes, disassemble furniture in advance and make use of the height – future you will be grateful.
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1. Get your packing supplies sorted
Before a single item goes into a box, check what you already have at home: the original TV box, moving boxes and cardboard all work perfectly. If you need more, get corrugated cardboard, stretch wrap, bubble wrap and tape – better too much than too little.
2. Pack smart
Disassemble large furniture before storage and bundle loose parts with stretch wrap. Protect delicate surfaces with bubble wrap. When packing boxes, remember: don't overfill them so they stay stackable. Fragile items go in bubble wrap with "FRAGILE" written clearly on the side – household textiles make excellent extra padding around glasses and dishes.
3. Moving day checklist
Disassemble the bed frame and pack the mattress in a mattress bag
Protect floors with cardboard floor protection
Fit the washing machine transit bolts before moving it
Label all boxes clearly: "KITCHEN – glasses", "BEDROOM – textiles"
4. Store efficiently
Heavy items at the bottom, light ones on top. Stack chairs, boxes and flat items making use of the height. Sofas, beds, paintings and mirrors are best stored upright. Items you won't need soon go at the back, frequently needed things at the front. Finally, cover everything with protective plastic – that way dust stays out.
5. Need help with transport?
Cityvarasto won't leave you on your own on moving day. PakuOvelle.com and Opiskelijamuutot are part of the Cityvarasto group – transport and moving help are easy to arrange when you'd rather not lift everything yourself.
When you prepare properly, the whole move goes more smoothly – and your belongings find their new home at Cityvarasto without any stress. If you need help choosing the right size or arranging transport, we're always here.