A little effort can go a long ways towards protecting your items while they are in storageAnything worth paying to store is worth protecting it while it's storedFor the safety of your items, those in neighboring units and in consideration of the owner/management of the storage facility, it pays to pay attention to pest controlHere are 10 Storage Tips to Keep Bugs, Mice, & Ants Out of Your Unit.

1Before moving furniture into storage clean it and vacuum thoroughlyGet all the crumbs, debris and stains off sofas and chairs including down in the cracks and crevicesAny "extras" left in here is a calling card for bugs and once started it affects not only your stuff but that in other units too.

2Thoroughly clean appliances, large and small, for the same reasonThose crumbs in the toaster tray, the food stuck on small appliances or pans invites in problems you don't wantClean means nothing to attract bugs or mice and without food and shelter they will not stay.

3Mothballs work well in boxes of clothingBe careful though and use cause as they can stain clothesPutting some in the unit, where they won't stain the contents, is a good idea howeverCedar scented blocks and sachets can be made or purchased to be tucked into boxes of clothing or household goods like towels, blankets and sheetsA good sachet can last three to four months, enough for short term storage.

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