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How to Store Electronics Safely in a Storage Unit?

We live in a tech-driven time when our home is 50% (or more) composed of electronics. Kitchen appliances and the big TV screen are not the only devices we should consider carefully when moving out or just find a proper safe storage unit for decent long-term or short-term preservation.

As a matter of fact, we all should admit that the majority of our personal belongings are various gadgets, innovations, technical accessories, intelligent devices, and you name it. They all need strict protection while packed and stored for a substantial period.

Although professional storage facilities are determined as the safest options you’ve got, there are some protective measures you should also take for top optimal results.

Read today’s material, where we will tell you everything you should know about safe electronics storage in a professional unit.

Clean all your devices before packing them

Here’s the deal, guys – the storage company must provide you with space to store your electronics.

The technicians are not required to take care of your items. In many cases, they are not even allowed to touch them. What they have to do is to fix and set optimal conditions for the storage unit in order to preserve your items in the state you brought them.

So don’t be mad if you open your storage facility in a year and see that your smartphones, office equipment or kitchen devices are grimy. It’s because you have left them that way. Clean each device before you store it professionally. It is your duty.

Remove any batteries if possible

Leaving the batteries inside the device is very wrong. It can cause numerous risks, including leaks and seeps into the gadget hardware. As a result of these, the device will definitely damage.

Don’t store all the batteries in a separate box when you remove them. On the contrary, keep each set of batteries right next to the device they belong to. This is how you will save lots of problems and worries that your items don’t work when you decide to put them in use again.

Use the original boxes for the storage

It’s a must for every customer to bring the electronics carefully packed in the storage facility. It can be very difficult, though, to find the correct container for specific devices. The most optimal way to deal with this chore is to put each electronic gadget inside its own box.

The good news is that these days most stores require us to keep the original packaging of the devices, so when there’s a warranty case, you can safely and easily deliver them to the repair station.

Label everything before putting it into storage

Some of the device’s original boxes have enough notices and pictures to show what’s inside. However, if you don’t have these boxes at your disposal, get some from the storage company or the store.

When you pack each device, on mandatory, use a permanent marker and label the box. You will have easier access to each item at any time and will eventually unpack faster and more efficiently.

Choose the best storage unit for your devices

For each device, you have two decisions to make – where to pack it and, eventually, where to take it alongside the rest electronics.

As a whole, choosing a storage unit for digital items is not a hard chore at all. The consultants might offer you specially tailored units for electronics. Climate-controlled safe storage modules are great, too. 

Conversely, you should consider the unit’s size, too. It is easy to decide once you pack all your devices and see their total volume. But how to pack them anyway? Let’s consider that you don’t have those original boxes and need to buy new ones.

What are the best alternatives?

According to the experts, the electronics should be better packed in cardboard boxes as the plastic units are too solid, and bumps might damage the items. Use bubble wrapping materials or place silica gel packets inside to avoid such accidents, including cracks and hits.

Make sure everything is packed right and safely stored

It’s you who decide how to pack and store your items inside the storage unit. Electronics are usually too delicate to be just heaped in a box and taken to the module.

Instead, you need to use all of these safety tips to protect them carefully and optimally:

  • Dismantle each device if possible and put all parts in one box;
  • Remove the cables in advance and roll them carefully not to cut off the wires;
  • Download each digital device stored data and have a backup copy (everything happens, including accidents during transportation, so this is a good guarantee not to remain with your entire business documentation is lost);
  • If you are not sure how to pack a concrete device, in its manufacturing documents, there’s a maintenance guide where you can get the proper instructions;
  • Keep track of all your stored devices. Having an inventory list inside the storage unit, as well as a copy with you, is an excellent way to have the perfect order of your electronics;
  • When packing various and many devices in one box, make sure to place the largest at the bottom and the smallest (including their accessories) at the top;
  • Seal each box for storage tight;
  • All screens are supposed to be finely covered. If you don’t have professional materials, ordinary towels and soft textiles could be used.

Conclusion

Consultants are always at your side when using professional self-storage services to help with some tips and tricks.

During the preliminary conservation regarding the renting conditions, you are free to ask your questions and get the guides you need to pack and bring your items finely.

In addition to these, getting insurance included for the storage service is a must when you keep inside the model as valuable and expensive items as your tech belongings.