Using the correct packaging materials can make your moving and storage so much easier. Acquire your packaging requirements from Robina Storage Centre Packaging Online Shop and have all your packaging materials delivered to your door. At Robina Storage Centre we have all your packaging needs covered with:-

• Boxes including tea chest, book boxes, archive boxes, flat packs, etc
• Wraps including bubble, packing paper, felts, etc
• Furniture covers including lounges, mattress covers, chair covers, etc
• Tape, tape dispensers, pens, packing knives, fragile stickers etc

Having your goods professionally packed can save you a great deal of time and also heartache as it gives you the best chance of your goods arriving undamaged at their destination. Robina Storage Centre can manage this process for you as part of their Complete Moving Service.

If you choose to undertake the packing process yourself here are some helpful hints and terrific tips to assist make this process as easy as possible:-

Pack books flat and preferablely in book boxes as they become heavy to move. Pack documents and paper files flat into archive boxes securing the lids where necessary.

Clothes are best packed in Porta Robe cartons. Items can be hung and easily transported. To protect these items use naphthalene or moth balls. Linen and other similar items can be packed in boxes. Use small boxes where appropriate so that heavy items are easier to move. Once again protect these items with naphthalene or moth balls if appropriate. Please note, linen can be used to fill gaps and protect breakable items also.

Electrical Items are best packed in the manufacturer's packaging. Other suitable cartons can be sourced from the Packaging Online Shop. Make sure electronic items are packed dry and clean.The items, where appropriate, should be wrapped with bubble wrap or paper to protect them. . Fill gaps in your boxes with linen or packing paper to stop them from moving around when they are in transit. Cartons should be labelled "fragile" and placed so that they will not tip or fall over.

Place bubble wrap or a protecting layer at the bottom and top of your boxes. Wrap items individually using packing paper or bubble wrap as appropriate. Fill gaps in your boxes with linen or packing paper to stop them from moving around when they are in transit. Label your box with Fragile stickers. Make sure your boxes are strong and secure.

Protect your furniture with covers, making sure that your furniture is clean and dry before covering. Cushions and other soft furnishings should be wrapped or covered with plastic. Beds and other furniture, where appropriate, should be dismantled and items wrapped individually to protect them. All mattresses should be covered with mattress protectors.

The best way to start to pack up your goods is one room at a time.
Label your cartons well with details of the contents as well as the room name.
Place heavy items in small cartons so that they are easy to lift and move.

Treat as per the above for fragile and breakable items. Once individually wrapped, place plates, saucers and dishes on their side. Once individually wrapped, pack cups and bowls on top of each other so that they nest together.

Remember to organize your Complete Moving Service with Robina Storage Centre to help make your move easy. Then all that is left to do is: -

• Organise a clean of your old premises
• Pick up keys for your new address
• Return keys for your old address

Arrange disconnection and reconnection of the services you need:

• Electricity
• Gas
• Telephone and internet
• Pay TV

Cancel all deliveries or redirect deliveries to your new address:

• Gas Bottles
• Water
• Papers

Other people to notify of your new address:

• Post Office to redirect your mail
• Insurer to move your insurance cover
• Transport department for drivers license and vehicle registration
• Banks for statements and contact details
• Department of Social Security (i.e pension or family payments etc)
• Australian Electoral Office
• Medicare and Health Insurance Provider
• Club Memberships
• Subscriptions

Protect with bubble wrap or wrapping paper as appropriate, then pack individually in picture or flat pack cartons.

Tools and machinery are generally heavy so it is important to pack them in strong small boxes. Empty all oil and petrol from machinery.

To get the most out of your storage space here are a few tips to help make it easy.

To fully utilise your storage space it is best to start with a plan:-

• Heavy items which won’t be damaged can be placed on the floor utilising the appropriate protection covers.
• Light items can then be stacked on top to utilise the height of your storage space.
• Remember to place the items which you need to access regularly near the front of your storage space.
• Make sure you leave some passage ways so the you can also access the items at the rear of your storage space.
• To make your stored items more accessible consider hiring shelves so that you can easily slide boxes in and out.
• Boxes that are clearly labelled will mean items can be easily identified and accessed.  Label the side and top of each box and store with label visible.

Furniture which can be disassembled and flat packed on its side will leave you more space in your storage space and is easier to lift and transport.

Remember to cover and protect your items appropriately and not to place sharp items on top of items which can be easily damaged such as leather lounges etc.

White goods such as fridges and freezers should be dry and clean when being stored. It is best to leave the doors of these items ajar for air circulation. A deodoriser placed in these items can help to ensure they remain fresh.

Items that are fragile should clearly identified and be placed where they will not be knocked.

All batteries should be removed from items when they are stored to help to protect these items from leaks and corrosion.

When storing clothes or other linen remember to protect the items by using naphthalene or moth balls.

All items which may tarnish or rust should be protected before storing.

Ensure all petrol and oil is emptied from all machinery before storing.

Ensure all gas bottles are emptied before storing.

Items which should not be stored include:-

• Petrol and gasoline
• Paints and thinners
• Solvents, chlorine and acids
• All combustible and explosive items
• Any illegal or stolen items
• Living and perishable items including plants
• All hazardous products and items

Remember our friendly and experienced staff are there to help you if you require any assistance or have any questions. Contact us Now so we can help make your Storage, Moving or Packing easy and flexible.