Organizing your items in Storage

Why not take pictures of your items as you are preparing to store them. Then, download your pics onto a disc. This allows you to see what you have put away and also makes it easier if you decide to sell an item. Simply copy one of the pictures, download it onto your email and send it to the prospective buyer. This will save you time in the long run from going back and forth to your unit.

Extend the life of your dryer with just a few easy steps

To save the life of your dryer unplug it and remove the lint screen once a month. Wash it with soap and water and allow to dry. Lint screens accumulate a clear film from dryer sheets and fabric softener making it harder for it to do its job. Next, vacuum inside the lint trap with the long attachment used for tight spaces. When the screen isn't functioning properly lint collects deep inside the trap and can clog up the external exhaust hose (check that as well) and make your dryer work harder than it has to. Wipe down your dryer inside and out and you're done.

Vinegar, the wonder cleaner!

Salt stains - use equal parts vinegar & water. Rub salt stains gently with a clean cloth dipped into the vinegar mixture.
Floor cleaner - add 1/2 cup of vinegar to your bucket of warm water, this mixture can also be used to clean windows.
Clean the dishwasher - Add a cup of vinegar to an empty dishwasher cycle once a month to reduce build up.
Coffee & Tea pot stains and build up - Add 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. Boil the Teapot & Run the coffee brew. Followed by 2 straight water brews.

Look after your cloth items before storing them

When putting your cloth items away for storage. Prepare a little satchel of goodies and whether you open up your box in 2 weeks or 2 years, everything will be nice and fresh.
Never use mothballs in a closed space like a box or container. The chemical that they are made of is a fumigant called naphthalene. The smell that is left on your clothes or blankets after storage is not always possible to remove. Why not try using a bag filled with lavender, cloves and cedar. Organic items like these are just as beneficial as moth balls, but are better for you and the environment.

Etobicoke Self Storage Location

55 Kelfield St

416-241-7867

Who uses Self Storage anyway?

There are many types of people that use Selfstor. Which one are you?

• Grandparents downsizing and saving special items to pass down.
• People needing space for holiday decorations, sports equipment, extra tires etc..
• The sportscar enthusiast putting away their baby for the winter.
• Lawyers, Architects, Designers, Doctors etc..making room for all of those files that need saving but not accessed very often.
• Sales reps storing their supplies.
• Students using a unit during the summer months while they aren't in school.
• Landscapers storing snowblowing & lawn maintenance equipment in the off months.
• Military personelle being stationed outside the country or people being transferred for work.
• Retail, Antique and Art dealers storing excess merchandise until space becomes available on the showroom floor.
• New parents needing extra space for the crib, highchair, playpen and all the other
  paraphernalia that comes with a baby.
• Party Planners & Caterers storing entertaining and cooking accessories.
• Rock bands and D.J's needing a place for all the sound equipment and instruments.
• Tradespeople fill up their units with saws, tools, generators, wiring etc..
• There are many types of people and many different reasons why people choose to use a Self Storage facility. Which one best describes you?

Moving Tips Timetable

Here is a general moving timetable to make your moving day less stressful.

Moving Tips Timetable

Four to Six weeks before your move:

• Obtain estimates from moving companies.
• Notify vehicle registration, licensing and Insurance companies.
• Contact the utility companies to disconnect and reconnect services the day of your move-
• (hydro, water, gas, telephone,cable/internet).
• Telephone doctors, dentists, vets & etc.. to give your new address.
• Notify your bank to have cheques and files changed over.
• Obtain a "change of address form" from your post office.
• Transfer any club memberships to your new address.
• Cancel any service contracts (pool/lawn maintenance, snow removal)
• Put together a file box with all of your moving information.

Two to Four weeks before your move:

• Settle any outstanding accounts.
• Purchase moving boxes and newsprint paper/bubble wrap for packing.
• Notify your cell phone provider of address change.
• Pack a box of items you will need to have immediately when you are in your new home-
• (toilet paper, light bulbs, flashlight, cleaning supplies, snacks, drinks, garbage bag).

One Week before your move:

• Arrange for a sitter for your children and or pets for moving day.
• Pack a bag of fresh nightclothes and next day clothes.
• Verify any move-in procedures and documents with your new landlord.
• Call charities for the pick-up of unwanted clothing.
• Double check the timing of your movers.
• Call your storage facility and reserve the elevator.

Your storage associates are fully qualified and can be an enormous amount of help to you,

so don't hesitate to call them for information on supplies or any other requirements.