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Storage Care Lookup
Look up packing, moisture protection and items requiring prior confirmation.
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Clothing
Generally suitable- Packing
- Wash and dry thoroughly, then fold or hang. Use a hanging box for garments that crease.
- Moisture
- Never seal damp clothes in plastic; add moisture absorbers.
- Check
- Tell our team about furs or high-value garments first.
Books
Generally suitable- Packing
- Lay flat or stand spine-down. Smaller document boxes are easier to lift.
- Moisture
- Paper absorbs moisture; pack dry and not too tightly.
- Check
- A box of books gets heavy quickly; avoid overfilling.
Documents
Generally suitable- Packing
- Group in folders and mark the year or category on the outside.
- Moisture
- Keep dry; moisture absorbers help.
- Check
- Ask about commercial storage for business archives. Keep originals and identity documents with you.
Leather goods
Generally suitable- Packing
- Clean, then wrap in breathable dust bags with stuffing to hold shape.
- Moisture
- Leather moulds easily; never seal it in plastic.
- Check
- Tell our team about high-value items first.
Electronics
Confirm first- Packing
- Use original boxes if possible; remove batteries and label accessories.
- Moisture
- Empty and dry fridges and washers, leaving doors open to air out.
- Check
- Confirm size and handling for large appliances with our team.
Furniture
Confirm first- Packing
- Dismantle where possible, bag and label screws, and protect corners.
- Moisture
- Clean and dry before wrapping; use breathable covers for mattresses.
- Check
- Share dimensions so our team can suggest a unit or moving arrangement.
Art and paintings
Confirm first- Packing
- Cover the surface, protect corners and store upright.
- Moisture
- Ask first if the work is sensitive to humidity or temperature.
- Check
- High-value or fragile pieces must be confirmed first. This tool makes no insurance promise.
Batteries
Confirm first- Packing
- Remove from devices where possible and wrap separately to avoid short circuits.
- Moisture
- Keep dry. Never store swollen or damaged batteries.
- Check
- Lithium and large batteries must be confirmed with our team before storage.
Perishable food and other groceries
Not suitable- Packing
- Perishable food must not be stored because of pest and odour risks. Dry goods and sealed food are not automatically accepted just because they are packaged; confirm with our team first.
- Check
- Ask our team first for special cases; the service terms apply.
Liquids
Confirm first- Packing
- Must be sealed, upright and double-bagged against leaks.
- Moisture
- Leaks damage other items; avoid storing where possible.
- Check
- Check with our team first. Flammable liquids are dangerous goods and not suitable.
Dangerous goods
Not suitable- Packing
- Not suitable for storage.
- Check
- Do not store flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic or illegal items. See the service terms.
General guidance only, not an acceptance promise or insurance cover. The service terms and our team's confirmation apply.
How it works and limits
Search common items for packing, moisture protection and whether to check with our team first.
- This is general guidance, not an acceptance promise or insurance cover.
- Whether an item can be stored depends on the service terms and our team's confirmation.
FAQ
Can I store dangerous goods?
Flammable, explosive, corrosive and other dangerous goods are generally not suitable. See the terms and check with our team.
How do I reduce moisture damage?
Make sure items are fully dry, use suitable packing and moisture absorbers, and never seal damp items in plastic.