How To Pack Portable Storage Containers

Is One Container Enough?

The last thing you want to do is realize you don’t have enough space to store all of your possessions. Our containers are 7 feet by 14 feet and are big enough to fit a one bedroom apartment or about three rooms in a house.

Before Loading the Portable Storage Unit

Before you begin loading, you’re going to want to prepare your belongings. This means packing smaller items into boxes. Making sure that you don’t fill up huge boxes with heavy items. For smaller heavy items, use smaller boxes so that they are easy to lift. For lighter items, use larger boxes. Pack boxes tightly so that your items don’t shift inside – use bubble wrap or newspaper to fill up the empty spaces. Label every box so that unpacking doesn’t become a hassle.

If any of your furniture can be taken apart, do so. This will help you to save space within the portable storage unit and also reduce the risk of damage. Pick up some stretch wrap and use it to bundle dismantled furniture parts together. Also use stretch wrap to cover all of your upholstered furniture. This will help protect the upholstery from getting dirt and from getting damaged by other items while in transit.

Loading the Portable Storage Unit

Once you are ready to begin loading your portable storage unit, we recommend you rent a dolly to make it easier for you to move larger pieces of furniture from your home into the portable container. Not only will the loading process go much faster, but you also reduce the risk of injuring yourself while carrying heavy furniture or boxes.

Once you’ve picked up a dolly, begin loading the larger, heavier items into the unit first. These items can include couches, sofa chairs, refrigerators, washers, and dryers, just to name a few. Weight distribution is important, so if you set a heavy item on the right side of the unit, you should set a heavy item on the left side as well. This will help to keep the weight in the unit balanced. Don’t forget topack upwards as well – if there’s space above that dryer, use it for some of your boxes. When you begin loading up boxes, make sure that you place the heaviest boxes at the bottom of the unit and stack progressively lighter boxes on top. We suggest picking up moving blankets to help fill up the empty spaces between your furniture, appliances, and boxes. This adds another layer of protection and will help keep your things from shifting within the unit.

Mattresses are a great way to create barriers between sections and keep smaller boxes blocked off.

These are just a few tips that you should keep in mind so that you can load up your portable storage unit in a safe, secure, and efficient manner.