Choosing The Right Moving Boxes For Self-Storage

 

You opt for self-storage either when you are shifting to a new house, renovating it, want to store precious items, or when you have a lack of space at home. To move the items to the storage unit, you must have strong boxes.  

These boxes come in different types and sizes. These boxes can store various items. The main purpose of these boxes is to keep your items safe during the transit and storage period. To fulfil this, the best storage box must be chosen.

To do so, you must follow the below steps. 

1. To Make A List Of Items For Storage 

The first step is to make a list of all the items you want to keep for storage. A list will help in keeping the details of the items in the record. It will also aid in not forgetting crucial items.  

2. Where To Buy These Boxes?  

Moving boxes are available in both online and retail shops. Check to compare the price, quality, size, and availability of the boxes you need. Then accordingly, purchase them where all your criteria are fulfilled. 

3. To Understand What Type Of Box Is Required 

As per the items you want to store, the boxes are chosen.  

a. CARDBOARD BOXES 

Cardboard boxes are the most commonly selected as moving boxes. They are lightweight, easy to carry, less expensive than other moving boxes, and can effortlessly be recycled. But, these boxes can be used only for a short storage period as they start to deteriorate. They can store many items - books, blankets, clothes, shoes, electronic appliances, furniture, etc.  

b. PLASTIC BOXES 

Plastic Boxes are sturdier than cardboard boxes and do not deteriorate even after storing for a longer period. They can store jewellery, electronic items, durable items, and many more. But, these boxes are more expensive than others. They cannot be recycled, hence, their disposal becomes difficult.  

c. CUSTOMIZED BOXES 

Customized Boxes are specifically designed to store delicate and expensive items like pieces of jewellery, antique glassware, collection sets, paintings, TV, laptops, monitors, etc. They are the most expensive moving boxes. Wooden boxes are one example of customized boxes. 

4. To Choose The Perfect Size Of The Box 

As per the weight and size of the items, you can choose any of the below types of boxes: 

a. SMALL SIZE BOXES are used to store books, clothes, glassware, and ceramic items. 

b. MEDIUM-SIZE BOXES can be used to store kitchen pans, small statues, clothes, and many more items. 

c. LARGE SIZE BOXES stores electronic items, gadgets, paintings, table, blankets, lamps, etc. 

d. EXTRA LARGE BOXES can store heavy furniture, equipment, chandelier, piano, dining table, chairs, dresser, etc.  

5. To Check The Quality Of The Box 

It is the most vital step. The boxes you buy must be of good quality and have a good grip to carry them around. They must be strong enough to stack on one another and store the items for a longer period.  

* The Box * 

The storage company, The Box, has an online shop where its clients can buy various types and sizes of quality moving boxes. They even take back their boxes if they are in better shape and refund the amount.

To lease a unit, call us at - +961 71281168 /+961 71175252 

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All About Moving Boxes

Moving Boxes are the most essential material required for packing your items while storing and moving. They come in different sizes, large, medium and small. 

Good quality boxes are stronger and aid in carrying and protecting heavy and fragile items during storing, loading and transport. Piling boxes on one another is easier while loading or storing. It also eats up less space and protects items from dust and damage.

➢ Where To Find The Boxes?

Many packing and storage companies and removalists have a good stock of moving boxes. They provide a variety of moving boxes of different sizes from large to small.

➢ Types of Moving Boxes:

1. Book Boxes or Small Boxes.

The dimensions of Small Box are 1.5 cubic feet long( 45cm (l) x 45cm (w) x 45cm (h)) giving ample space to store small items. As these boxes have thick walls, they are good at storing books, CD’s, DVDs, kitchen gadgets and pantry items. 

2. Medium Boxes.

Dimensions of these boxes are around three cubic feet (45cm (l) x 45cm (w) x 70cm (h)) and can be used for storing toys, pillows, utensils, pans, shoes, decorative items, lamps, etc. 

3. Large Boxes.

Large Boxes are 4.5 cubic feet (60cm (l) x 60cm (w) x 60cm (h)). They are used to store items like soft toys, clothes, shoes, bedsheets, curtains and other laundry stuff. Make sure these boxes are not filled with bulky items so that it will be difficult to move them.

4. Document Boxes.

These boxes are ideal for storing important personal and business documents, certificates and other documents. The dimensions are 39cm (l) x 33cm (w) x 37cm (h).

5. Wardrobe Boxes or Port-A-Robes.

These boxes are large in height and come with a rod on which clothes, curtains and bedsheets can be hanged. The size of these boxes are 53cm (l) x 61cm (w) x 121cm (h). These hanging rods are sometimes sold separately.

6. Plastic Boxes

They are heavy duty boxes that help store all household items like electrical appliances, books, and other heavy items. They are 50cm (l) x 33cm (w) x 44cm (h) in size.

7. Flat Panel Boxes

They can be used to store pictures, paintings or TV. They come in different sizes. 

➢ Quality of Moving Boxes:

Companies should have a good stock of boxes that are sturdy and of better quality. They even provide bubble wraps and cushions that can be wrapped around the items to safeguard them from any harm. 

As some companies use second-hand ones and after unpacking the items, the cost of these boxes is minimum. But, one should make they are in better shape and does not have any cracks that are smartly covered with cello tapes. 

Also, make sure that these boxes are labelled properly so that they can be handled with absolute care. Be it fragile items, heavy furniture, electrical appliances, paintings or vehicles. Sticker labels can be used or the details of the items can be written with markers.

THE BOX

The Box provides quality boxes and that too of different sizes. For more information call us at tel:800 THE BOX (843269.)

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