Some things you can toss in a box and forget about. Fragile items aren't among them. At Cardinal State Storage in Danville, VA, we help families and small businesses store all kinds of breakables, from family china to product inventory, and the ones that survive are always the ones that were packed with a little intention.
Here's how to do it right.
Real packing paper, bubble wrap, and small, sturdy boxes make all the difference. Newspaper ink smudges and offers little cushioning, so leave it out. For dishes and stemware, dish-pack boxes with cardboard dividers are worth every penny. Businesses storing fragile stock in Danville should keep original packaging whenever possible, since it was designed for exactly this.
Wrap each piece on its own, with extra padding around anything especially delicate. Stand plates on edge rather than stacking them flat, and nest cups and bowls with paper between each layer. The golden rule is no empty space, fill every gap so nothing can rattle around and crack.
Label fragile boxes clearly on several sides and keep them light enough to lift easily. In the unit, fragile goes on top, heavy on the bottom, always. If you're storing through one of Southern Virginia's humid summers, a climate-controlled unit protects delicate finishes and glued seams from the swings in temperature and moisture.
A few minutes of careful packing saves you from opening a box of broken memories, or damaged merchandise, later. It's the cheapest insurance there is.
Storing something breakable? Stop by Cardinal State Storage in Danville or reserve online, and we'll help you find the right unit and supplies to keep it safe.