One of the trickiest objects to store in self-storage units is the television. Still, with a few handy tricks and extra precautions, you'll be confident to safely keep and return your TV from your self-storage unit in excellent condition. Here's how to store a TV in a self-storage unit.
- Using a microfiber cloth, clean your tv and its devices such as cable televisions and remote. You can likewise utilize a pressed air duster to blow particles or dirt from air vents and other tiny splits. Ensure to extensively cleanse your television to stay clear of damage and rust while in storage.
- Remove the stand and cable from your TV and place them in their initial box or a labeled zip lock bag. Remember to remove the batteries from the remote control.
- Ideally, you'll need to pack the TV in its initial box with foam packing inserts; however, if those are no more readily available, find an ideal cardboard TV box and use products like bubble wrap and foam to cover its screen cushion its edges. Afterward, protect it with strapping tape. Finally, ensure that your TV completely fits the box as well as you can add additional packing products such as comforters, coverings, or heavy-duty dust covers.
- Avoid putting the TV box in a location with severe temperature and moisture. Ensure the TV box has space separate from other items in your self-storage unit. Keep it elevated and out of the ground.
- Place your TV box upright. Never save the TV on its back or screen down since this will tax its display which can break the screen and damage its interior elements. Mark the package and which side of the box the TV display is dealing with, for it will undoubtedly be helpful, particularly when you must avoid putting any products on top of the TV box.