Storage Tips

	Storage Tips
	Files, Records and Other Documents
	Pack books flat to protect their spines.
	Use suitable archive boxes or packing cartons. This offers you the best protection for your goods or records.
	Use packing to fill out empty pockets in the boxes.
	Clearly label all boxes to identify their contents.
	Fabric Items
	All items need to be clean and free from anything that may attract pests.
	We can sell you boxes and packing materials to help protect your items.
	Electrical Equipment and Metal Items
	All equipment should be thoroughly cleaned and dry before it is stored. Add a few drops of machine oil to retard rusting of your metal items.
	What Not to Store
	Any goods that are illegal, stolen, flammable, explosive, hazardous, environmentally harmful, perishable or that are a risk to the property of any person (for example chlorine, acid, paint and petrol).