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Can I store gym equipment in a storage unit?
Yes. Treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, benches, racks and weights can all be stored with us, so you can win…
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Can I store medicines in a storage unit?
Keep the medicines you or your family need with you, rather than in a unit. Our units aren't heated or…
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Can I store paint and decorating supplies?
Your decorating kit, yes: ladders, trestles, clean dust sheets, wallpaper, hand tools and brushes, rollers and trays once they're cleaned…
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Can I store paintings and framed artwork in a storage unit?
Yes. Framed prints, posters, mirrors and everyday pictures store well in a unit when they're wrapped, stood upright and kept…
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Can I store photographs, negatives and old film?
Yes. Prints, albums, negatives, slides and home movies can all be stored, and they keep well in good archival boxes,…
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Can I store plants or anything living?
Empty pots, planters, fish tanks, cages and garden tools are all welcome in a unit, once they're clean and dry.…
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Can you transport a fridge freezer on its side?
Yes, if you have to, though upright is always best. If it must go on its side, check your manual…
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How do I prepare a car for storage?
Clean it inside and out, pump up the tyres, look after the battery, and sort out tax and insurance before…
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How do I protect a sofa in storage, and should I wrap it in plastic?
Make sure your sofa is clean and completely dry, cover it with something breathable such as a furniture blanket, raise…
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How do I protect antique furniture from dust and damp in storage?
Clean each piece, let it dry completely, wrap it in breathable covers such as moving blankets or cotton sheets, and…
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