What you need: moving boxes with double cardboard bottom and packing paper. Cheap boxes sag or deform under weight — that's why the double bottom. Method: place a layer of crumpled paper at the bottom (5-10 cm), wrap each item individually in paper (even items that don't seem fragile — prevents scratches), add crumpled paper between items so they don't bump during transport, finish with a top layer. Seal the box with tape, don't just fold the flaps. Mark fragile items clearly with 'FRAGILE' on the top and sides — so the driver handles with care. Tip: number all your boxes and keep a content list. For interim access you can request a specific box. Important: items inside a moving box are not covered by our basic insurance. We can't inspect contents or verify pre-existing damage, so insurance won't cover it. For valuable or fragile items: pack extra carefully and let us know so we can place them separately in the unit.

Disassemble furniture as far as possible and pack loose parts separately. Per type: SOFAS — pack each section in a sofa cover, tape underneath, leave ventilation room. Tape directly on furniture leaves marks, so only tape on the cover. CHAIRS AND ARMCHAIRS — chair cover on top, cross-tape underneath, secure top with another piece of tape. CABINETS — make sure the cabinet is empty and loose parts (shelves, screws) are disassembled. Wrap a storage blanket around the cabinet and secure with stretch wrap. For drawers: secure with rope or stretch wrap so they don't pop open. TABLES — disassemble legs and pack each in a storage blanket + stretch wrap. Wrap the tabletop fully in a storage blanket and stretch wrap. Corners and edges are most fragile — 80% of damage happens there, so extra cardboard under the blanket at the corners. LOOSE PARTS (screws, small disassembled parts) — in a moving box with packing paper (see section 1), or taped to the furniture itself in a labelled bag. Never store loose screws unsecured — you'll definitely lose them.

BEDS — fully disassemble. Fabric parts (boxspring): mattress cover, tape closed, leave openings for ventilation. Wooden and steel bed parts + slats: storage blanket, secure with stretch wrap. Loose parts like slats and screws: in a moving box with packing paper. MATTRESSES — make sure the mattress is clean and dry before packing. A dirty or damp mattress molds in storage and you'll never get it out. Pull a mattress cover over and tape closed, with some openings for ventilation. Dirty mattress? Order a black (opaque) cover — our staff can handle it hygienically without visible stains. GARDEN FURNITURE AND CUSHIONS — also clean thoroughly and dry first. Moisture in garden furniture = mold in storage, and it hits fabric cushions hard. Sofas: sofa cover + tape (same as section 2). Chairs: chair cover. Cushions: mattress cover — pull cover over, tape closed, leave ventilation. Loose parasols, heaters: storage blanket + stretch wrap. Tip: order the right covers at booking — we can bring them along at PickUp.

TV AND AUDIO — best option is original packaging, designed for exactly this device. Don't have it? Wrap a storage blanket around the device and secure with stretch wrap. Mark the outside in big letters as FRAGILE. Loose remotes, cables and accessories: tape them to the device in a labelled bag. APPLIANCES (washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, fridge) — roll up cables and hoses and tape them to the device. Let a fridge dry for at least 24 hours before storage (wipe inside). Wrap in storage blanket and stretch wrap. LAMPS — small lamps wrap individually in packing paper and put in a moving box. Lampshades pack separately (they deform easily under pressure), also in a moving box if they fit. Large floor lamps that don't fit in a box: storage blanket + stretch wrap. MIRRORS AND PAINTINGS — extra care here: (1) cover front and back with cardboard, (2) tape the cardboard down on at least 2 points per side (top, left, right, bottom), (3) wrap the whole package in a storage blanket, (4) stretch wrap, (5) mark 'FRAGILE' on the outside. Mirrors and paintings are always carried upright, never stacked flat. That's by far the biggest cause of breakage.