Tips for Packing a Portable Storage Container

Elvis Presley sang, “I’m Moving On” and that seems to be a theme song for many Americans. According to U.S. Census data, 28.2 million people, moved in 2022 including 8.2 million people who moved between states. For many people, using portable storage containers is an important factor in their moving plans. Expert Pleasanton movers offer full-service storage, which can be the perfect solution for many needs. 

Why People Use Portable Storage Units from Pleasanton Movers

Individuals simply call professional movers in the Bay Area, and they drop off the storage container at your designated location so you can load, store, and move at your convenience. 

People use portable storage containers for moving and relocating, remodeling and renovating, decluttering, and staging before a house sale. Whatever the need, simply call expert Pleasanton movers to order the right size storage unit for both short and long-term needs. 

Advantages of Portable Storage Units 

There are four main advantages to using portable storage units: mobility, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, convenience, and security. Long-distance moving companies in the Bay Area can provide the same advantages for long-distance moves. 

Tips for Packing a Portable Storage Unit 

1. It is important to make a plan before you start loading. Create an inventory of what you will be storing. Diagram where items will go. Consider any cushioning that you will need to use. Determine the size of the storage container that you will need to use. 
2. Create a clear moving path so you don’t have to dodge obstacles. 
3. Disassemble furniture that can be taken apart to make it more flexible to pack. Place all furniture in an upright position and protect items from being damaged.  
4. Place heavier and larger items on the bottom, and lighter and smaller items on the top. Load from back to front. Manage weight distribution as evenly as possible and pack the unit as tightly as possible. 
5. Use as many of the same size boxes as possible. Pack the boxes firmly and don’t overload them. Tape the boxes closed securely. Get the help you need from long-distance moving companies in the Bay Area. 
6. Secure all items as you go, using hooks on the walls of the portable storage container. 
7. Roll up all rugs and tape them so they don’t unravel.  
8. Protect items with packing blankets. 
9. Don’t pack valuables in the storage container. Don’t pack anything that is perishable in the storage container. Don’t pack anything that is flammable such as propane tanks, gas cans, oil cans, etc. 
10. Be sure to load any items last that you will be using prior to having the storage unit picked up. 
11. Lock the storage container securely. 

Choose One of the Best Professional Movers in the Bay Area

Contact the moving pros at Magic Moving, the expert Bay Area local and long-distance moving and storage company with over 100,000 relocations since 1990. We’ll provide personal and attentive service to make your move/storage great.