Learning About Moving And Storage Services

Learning About Moving And Storage Services

4 Things You Should Know About Storing Books

by Georgia Mccoy

If you have a big book collection, and you don't have room in your home for all of the books, a self-storage unit can be a great place to put your books until you are ready to put them back on your shelves again.  

Clean Your Books Before You Store Them 

First, you need to clean your books. When it comes to your books, you are going to want to use a duster or a microfiber cloth to wipe your books off and remove all of the dust from them. As you clean up your books, make sure that they don't have any bugs or bug eggs on them, which can happen when books sit on a shelf for a long time.  

In addition, make sure that none of your books have gotten wet or developed mildew. You don't want to store a mildew covered book with all your other books as they could all end up damaged.

Use the Right Storage Containers 

Second, make sure that you are using the right containers for your books. You should wrap your books with either bubble wrap or cloth. Do not use any plastic to wrap your books up; the plastic can trap water moisture over time and ruin your books. 

You should put your books in acid-free storage boxes. Acid- free storage boxes will help keep the text, color, and pages from fading or turning yellow over time.  

As you pack up the books, lay them on their covers. You don't want to store the books standing up on their spine. Over time, that pressure on their spine will damage the integrity of the books.  

Keep the Containers Light 

As you pack up the containers, remember that books can be really heavy, and even what seems like a small pile of ten or twenty books can really carry some weight. 

Use lots of small boxes instead of large boxes, and if you use large boxes, don't fill them completely full of books. You want to be able to easily move the boxes around without hurting your back.  

Use a Climate Controlled Storage Unit 

A climate controlled storage unit will help protect your books, which can become damaged when exposed to the extreme temperatures and humidity that is present when you store your books in a regular storage unit.  

When it comes to renting a storage unit to store your excess books, you are going to want to clean your books up before you put them in storage. Make sure you use the right storage containers and keep the containers light. Always use a climate-controlled storage unit to keep your books safe while they are in storage.  


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