--- title: Top packing tips you must follow for safe storage description: Most comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide about how to pack smartly for safe storage before any move. 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[![Spaceship Logo](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/hubfs/spaceship-dark.svg)](https://www.spaceship.com.sg/) Contact Us # Top packing tips you must follow for safe storage By [Jas from Spaceship](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/author/jas-from-spaceship) on Nov 9, 2017 in [Moving](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/moving), [Storage & Warehousing](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/storage-warehousing) ![packing tips for move and storage](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20-%20Download%20Packing%20Guide/Packing-tips-for-move.jpg?width=320&name=Packing-tips-for-move.jpg "packing tips for move and storage")   Packing before any move (e.g. relocation) for a [home move](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/cheapest-way-to-move-in-singapore) or [office move](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/10-moving-tips-to-make-your-office-move-easy) can be a haunting task yet not many people truly learn how to pack properly to ensure safe storage. Many of us may well recall the pains when improper packing led to - Moldy fridges costing a lot for repair - Electronic device spoilt by battery leak - Faded sofa with dust and bugs in small corners Therefore, it is important to follow correct packing methods to avoid unnecessary **financial** and **emotional** cost. While much desired, comprehensive packing tips that prevent most potential storage problems are hard to find. That is why Spaceship has carefully prepared [Packing Guide](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/hubfs/Blog%20-%20Download%20Packing%20Guide/Spaceship%20Packing%20Guide%202017.pdf) to help and inspire. Let's pack smart and right!   ## **Useful packing tips for safe storage** Clothes, fragile ware, electronic and electrical stuff, fridges and furnitures. Love it, protect it. 1. ### **Pack clothes** (how to pack my uni grad gown?) - Pack clean dry clothes with some mothballs (no direct contact with clothes). - Avoid packing in sealed plastic bags as humidity can cause mildew. 2. ### **Pack glass, dishes and mirrors** - Wrap each item individually in packing paper. - Pack glasses & cups with their rims down. - Pack plates vertically instead of stacking them on top of each other. - Place the more fragile and delicate items on top. - Layer the bottom and top of cartons with cushioning materials. Fill up empty space to prevent movement within the box. - [Cover the mirror glass](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/how-to-pack-mirror-for-moving) with cardboard to prevent cracking and wrap mirror with bubble wrap. 3. ### **Pack electronic and electrical devices** - Take a picture of how electronics are connected before unplugging as reference for reassembling. - Remove batteries from related appliances to avoid damage due to leakage. - For printers, remove ink jet or laser printer cartridges. Store separately. - Use original packaging if possible; otherwise, wrap each item with bubble wrap. - Fill extra space with crumpled newspaper and use linen at the bottom and top of cartons. **DO NOT** use** Styrofoam peanuts** as static they generate may damage some components. 4. ### **Pack fridges and washing machines** - For washing machines, drain, clean and dry thoroughly before storage. - Remove, thoroughly clean and dry hoses and other removable parts and then place them in the appliances. - For fridges, empty, defrost, clean and dry thoroughly at least two days before storage to avoid water damage and mold growth. - Secure the fridge doors slightly ajar to prevent mold growth and odour. - [Wrap fridge properly](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/how-to-pack-a-fridge-for-moving). 5. ### **Furniture and upholstered products** - For wardrobes, drawers, cupboards & cabinets, empty all contents. - For fabric sofas & chairs, clean and vacuum thoroughly to prevent mildew during storage. - Disassemble furniture wherever possible (e.g., remove legs from tables & chairs, remove planks from bed) to save space and avoid damage. - [Wrap furniture](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/how-to-wrap-a-chair-for-storage) with covers, bags or sheeting. ### **More useful packing tips for safe storage?**    [![Download Full Packing Tips](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/3271163/422b7f30-f67c-4652-aa47-604296d3f8c5.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/3271163/422b7f30-f67c-4652-aa47-604296d3f8c5) ![spaceship box storage delivery](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/hs-fs/hubfs/spaceship-pack-for-u.jpeg?width=320&name=spaceship-pack-for-u.jpeg "spaceship box storage delivery")   To further save yourself from the hassle of packing, **call Spaceship @+65 6220 0126.** Your professional packing expert is just one call away.   ### Get A Free Storage Quote ### Posts by Topic - [Storage & Warehousing (33)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/storage-warehousing) - [Moving (17)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/moving) - [Co-Working (11)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/co-working) - [co-warehousing (11)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/co-warehousing) - [E-commerce (5)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/e-commerce) - [work-life (2)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/work-life) - [Door to Door Storage (1)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/door-to-door-storage) - [Others (1)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/others) - [Storage (1)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/storage) - [Warehouse (1)](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/topic/warehouse) See All ## Continue Reading *5 min read* [Cheap Storage Space in Singapore | $55/mo onwards](https://blog.spaceship.com.sg/cheap-storage-space-for-rent-singapore) Looking for cheap storage space in Singapore? 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