Choosing reusable moving crates can be your best decision when relocating. Out of all options out there, moving crates are durable, reusable, and eco-friendly. But you may wonder, what can you do with them now that you have settled in your new place? Don’t worry. In this blog post, we will show you how to store moving crates so you can use them the next time for your personal moving.
Examine and Clean Your Crates
Of course, you may want to examine your crates for dirt and damage before you store your crates somewhere. Give them a thorough cleaning by wiping away dirt, dust, or debris with a damp cloth. Be sure that your crates are completely dry to avoid the formation of mold and mildew. If there are minor damages like cracks, try to repair them first before storing them.
Nest Then Stack
If you have multiple moving crates, you may want to be space-efficient when storing them. Nest your crates together by placing smaller crates inside the larger ones. Once you’ve properly nested your crates, you can stack all the large crates on top of each other. This allows you to save storage space while also keeping your crates neatly organized.
Label Your Crates
You need to label your crates, especially if you know you need your crates sometime later. Labeling them with clear and descriptive tags helps you avoid confusion. You can use a permanent marker to label your crates about their contents and which specific rooms they belong to. This simple but effective step saves you time and perhaps frustration in the future.
Elevate Them Off the Ground
If you want to take extra steps to make sure that your crates stay in pristine condition, elevate them off the ground. By doing this, you prevent moisture from seeping into your crates which can damage the material. Use pallets, wooden boards, or plastic risers. But you can also use a protective tarp to cover your crates from dust and potential water damage.
Try Disassembling Your Crates
Some crates are designed such that it allows you to disassemble them. Especially if your space is very limited, you can disassemble large crates and stack the parts together. Tie them together with zip ties or tape, and keep the assembly instruction and necessary hardware in a labeled bag for future reassembly.
Bottomline
Moving crates are eco-friendly and can be reusable for future use. Storing them properly allows you to maximize them and reduce waste generation. By following such simple steps, you can easily keep your moving crates in your new place. Steps like examining and cleaning your crates, nesting and stacking them, labeling for easy retrieval, elevating them off the ground, and disassembling them are just some of the simplest ways you can do before storing them. These durable crates can last for years and may survive until your next relocation. Go ahead and store your crates properly, and use them next time.
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