Frequently Asked Questions

Using vacuum-sealed bags can make it easy to save space in your storage unit. Some people, though, are not sure as to whether or not these vacuum-sealed bags are prone to the growth of mould. Understanding the risk of mould in vacuum-sealing, though, is an easy task, thanks to a little help from the number one solution for all Queensland and New South Wales self storage, Guardian Self Storage. Learn more about our storage options by getting in touch with your friendly local storage team via our enquiry form.

The growth of mould is possible inside of vacuum-sealed bags, as vacuum-sealers cannot entirely remove the oxygen present inside of them. No mould can grow in an absolute vacuum, as the oxygen required for the survival of the microorganism responsible is not present. When you use a majority of the vacuum-sealers available on the market currently, you will leave behind roughly 0.5% of the oxygen included in the bag, more than enough to continue to support the life cycle of mould. It is possible, but not practical, to burn a candle inside the bag while using the vacuum-sealer, which will burn away the remaining atmosphere; however, it will also burn your items. Though it requires equipment that most people do not have access to, it is possible to prevent the growth of mould inside of a vacuum-sealed bag by replacing the remaining oxygen content with another gas, such as CO2. Ensuring your items aren't moist when you seal them and then airing them regularly is an excellent way to make sure that mould does not grow inside of your vacuum-sealed bags.

Effecitvely packing bedding and pillows into a storage unit is difficult, owing to the irregular shapes and sizes these items take. As a result, it can be tempting to attempt to vacuum-seal them, but that isn't always the best choice. Guardian Self Storage, the preferred team for self storage Queensland and New South Wales, can make it easy to understand how best to store your items, and we can even help you determine when a vacuum-sealer would be appropriate. Learn more about our storage options by getting in touch with your friendly local storage team via our enquiry form.

Bedding and pillows, especially those made out of feathers, are prone to being damaged by being stored in vacuum-sealed bags. Any feathers present in these items will have their quills broken by the vacuum, and you'll be left with lump and uncomfortable duvets and pillows. Once you have vacuum-sealed everything that can be safely vacuum-sealed, you should purchase additional storage space if you still cannot store your bedding inside of your storage unit. You can also attempt to fold your bedding more efficiently, and it is best to clean it beforehand to make that task as easy as possible. Vacuum-sealed bags are inconvenient to open and reseal, but it is important that your bedding is aired regularly during storage. By using a vacuum-sealed bag to store your bedding, particularly any bedding that is made of feathers, then you risk damaging the item.

Deciding to vacuum-seal everything you own can make fitting it into a storage unit that much easier. Lumpy, hard-to-store items, such as sheets, clothes, and pillows can be reduced to neat shapes and stacked easily, but that doesn't mean a vacuum-sealer is always the best idea. The local experts in Queensland and New South Wales self storage, Guardian Self Storage, are more than capable of helping you determine when a vacuum-sealer is right for you. Complete our enquiry form to learn everything you need to know about the storage options offered by your local storage team.

In specific cases, vacuum-sealing is the wrong choice, particularly if the item is going into storage for an extended period. Leaving materials like fabrics and cloth in a vacuum-sealed bag deprives the fibres in these materials of the air they need to retain their natural structure, and damage can arise as early as one month later. The damage done to these materials when the crease and warp may be permanent. Similarly, items that are typically filled with air, such as fluffy coats, sleeping bags, and insulated jackets, should also never be vacuum-sealed, as the air within these items is required for them to operate normally. You should also never leave leather in a vacuum-sealed bag, as the vacuum-sealing will cause the material to begin to wrinkle and crack. Vacuum-sealing some items can cause damage to occur, and so it is best to avoid vacuum-sealing these items.

It isn't always the best choice to vacuum seal your items before placing them into storage, even though it can be beneficial upon occasion. Fortunately, Guardian Self Storage understands when you should and shouldn't vacuum seal your items, thanks to our experience in self storage Queensland and New South Wales. Learn more about our storage options by getting in touch with your friendly local storage team via our enquiry form.

Vacuum-sealing your items can help save space, but it is only best to do so for short-term storage. You can maximise the space available inside of your storage unit by vacuum-sealing clothes, bedding, and other hard-to-fold items, so that they may be stored as space-efficiently as possible. When they are left in vacuum-sealed bags for too long, fabrics will become damaged, if not ruined, as the fibres in the fabric will become compressed due to the lack of atmosphere. A storage container that is air-tight would be better able to store fabrics, including bedding and clothes, while still allowing you to store your belongings in a space-efficient manner. Larger, bulkier items that won't benefit from vacuum-sealing should not be vacuum-sealed, including antique furniture and office supplies.

Most people have not had the misfortune of removing a piece of clothing from the cloest only to find that mould has grown uncontroably on it, as clothes are normally kept in comfortable conditions in homes. The growth of mould can be a concern for clothes, though, which does lead some people to wonder mould can grow on clothes left in storage. Any concerns you have relating to mould, though, can be put to rest with some help from the best team for self storage Queensland and New South Wales, Guardian Self Storage. Our friendly storage teams would be more than happy to answer any storage questions you may have - to get started, fill out our enquiry form.

It is usually a simple process to protect clothes in storage from mould. Extremely humid and moist environments are required to allow mould to grow at a high rate. A proper clean and dry cycle, then, is all that is necessary to keep mould away from your belongings. For clothes, this means giving them a thorough wash and drying them properly before placing them into storage. Only place articles of clothing into storage boxes if they are dry - you can inspect each article thoroughly when you are folding them to put away. The boxes should also be laid out in such a way that air can flow freely between them all, as it can further prevent mould from growing.

Security is a vital concern to any storage facility. While this typically means that a storage facility will employ cameras, gates, and locks, customers may find it inconvenient if only facility staff can open their units. Making sure your unit is secure but easily accessible is important to Guardian Self Storage, though, so if you want the best self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, you won't need to look any further than our team. Complete our enquiry form to learn everything you need to know about the storage options offered by your local storage team.

To secure their storage units, all Guardian Self Storage customers must purchase their own lock. Our team normally recommends customers purchase either a combination lock or a padlock, either lock will meet your security requirements comfortably. A locksmith is able to remove both of these locks should a customer lose either their keys or their combination, too, offering an additional benefit. To enhance the security of the unit, customers are responsible for their own keys and combinations, and our staff will normally not have access to your unit. With that said, though, business customers may choose to utilise a managed storage unit, though, can negotiate access with our staff to do so. Our facilities require that clients, not our staff, lock the storage unit.

Being able to access electricity within a storage unit can provide a superior off-site warehouse solution for businesses. However, accessing that electricity can be difficult, as not every storage unit provides electrical outlets. When you choose to meet your needs for self storage in Queensland and New South Wales with Guardian Self Storage, though, you can be certain that it will be as easy an experience as possible. Get in touch with our team via our enquiry form to make a start finding the right storage solution for your needs.

Some of our units at Guardian Self Storage offer access to electrical outlets, but not all of them can do so. We do offer some electrical access for business customers to allow them to utilise our storage units as a basic workspace. Your storage unit can be used to power lights, printers, and chargers, all of which can help contribute to keeping business smoothly flowing. When combined with the services we offer around the collection and delivery of mail and packages, a storage unit with electrical access can provide businesses with a complete off-site warehouse solution. Not all of our units are able to provide access to electrical outlets, but some are able to.

Without wall outlets, it can be difficult to meet a large demand for electricity with nothing but portable power banks. However, accessing electricity inside of a storage unit is a luxury that is not available in every unit. Guardian Self Storage, the local choice for Queensland and New South Wales self storage, may be able to meet your electricity needs, thankfully. Fill out our enquiry form to get in touch with your local storage team today about our storage offerings.

Our facilities consider access to electricity as a luxury add-on, and it is not possible to connect to electricity in all of our units. Customers using their storage unit for business purposes typically benefit most from the inclusion of electricity, as it allows basic appliances to be operated within the unit. Powered units can allow customers to operate printers, lights, and hardware & laptop chargers. If stock or inventory has to be left in a fridge, powered units are also able to leave small appliances running to allow your business to continue operating smoothly. Each of our facilities offer a different number of powered units, though, and some do not offer any at all. When you need a powered unit, it is best to get in touch with a nearby Guardian Self Storage facility to find out more.

It never hurts to know where you can sleep cheaply, regardless of what your circumstances may be. In such a scenario, it can be tempting to hire out a storage unit, but that isn't a good solution when you're looking for a cheap sleep. Working out why you shouldn't sleep in a storage unit is simple with Guardian Self Storage, the preferred team for Queensland and New South Wales self storage. No matter what kind of storage you require, your local team can help you - complete our enquiry form today to get in touch with our friendly team.

Choosing to sleep in a self storage unit is not only illegal, it is also uncomfortable and dangerous. Because storage units do not meet the legal requirements for habitability, it is illegal to sleep inside of one of these units. Sleeping inside of a storage unit anyway would have a serious impact on your quality of life, as there is no air-conditioning, electricity, running water, or showers available inside of these units. There is also no way to safely lock the storage unit from inside while ensuring it can be easily opened again. Should a fire break out, you may become trapped inside of the storage unit as a result, making it a serious fire hazard. Once one has considered these shortcomings, it is easy to see why sleeping inside of a storage unit is both reckless and illegal.

Without needing to compromise on the location's convenience, storage facilities that have multiple levels of units can offer customers a diverse offering. Sometimes, though, customers can become concerned about how easy or difficult it can be to move items to and from units above the ground floor. Every customer of Guardian Self Storage, the number one team for self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, is able to access comfortable self storage, as we provide industrial elevators to make moving furniture and appliances simple. No matter what kind of storage you require, your local team can help you - complete our enquiry form today to find out the specific details of your local facility.

Moving anything into our facilities is easy with our industrial elevators. Normally, our facilities have elevators that are roughly 2.4m (L) x 2.3m (W) x 2.4m (H) in size, which means you'll be able to move furniture and appliances around our locations comfortably. Chest freezers, French door fridges, and antique furniture, all of which are typically difficult to move, can be easily transported via our elevators, which can lower costs if you are working with a professional removalist. In particular, fridges need to be kept as upright as possible for as long as possible, and moving them on an elevator is typically simpler than tilting them to navigate long sets of stairs. Thanks to our elevators, transporting items around our facilities is as easy as using a dolly, once it has been taken off of the vehicle that moved it. Using industrial size elevators to move your belongings around our facilities is very easy.

You can typically find a convenient storage solution when you choose to store your belongings in a storage unit, even when you need a lot of space to do so. If you only need to store a few things, though, it can be difficult to determine the minimum space necessary to make sure all of your storage needs are being met. Fortunately, Guardian Self Storage is able to help you determine which storage unit is best for you whenever you require Queensland and New South Wales self storage. Find out more about the storage options offered by our facilities by filling out our enquiry form.

In most cases, a washer and a dryer will fit into a 1.5m x 1m storage unit, provided you are careful with the available space. Normally, as it requires 1.5m of space to place a washing machine and a dryer side by side, you will not need to rotate or stack the units, but if they are any bigger than normal, you will need to accommodate for that. Make sure that the appliances are slightly elevated from the floor of the unit, as rusting can occur if they are placed directly on the floor. Of course, if you do need to stack the machines, then you may need to consider the clearance of the storage unit, though the appliances stacked shouldn't take up more than 2 metres. In some cases, 'shipping bolts' are required to secure washtubs and prevent them from doing damage during transport, so make sure you read the owner's manual before you begin the process of moving the machines. In most cases, a washer and a dryer will fit inside of a 1.5 x 1m storage unit.

Bigger items may be difficult to store at home just because of how much space they occupy. When that happens, self storage may seem like a logical solution, but it is best that you make sure that your selected storage unit can store your belongings properly before leasing out a unit. Guardian Self Storage, the local choice for self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, is determined to make self storage as simple as possible, and that means we make sure every client has the right storage unit for their particular needs. Contact our team on our enquiry form to find a storage solution that will be tailored to ensure your needs are being met.

Regular queen-sized mattresses will be able to barely fit into a 1.5m x 1m storage unit, but there won't be a lot of breathing room. Only the wide end of the unit is big enough to accommodate a queen-sized mattress and even then, it will need to be on an angle, as a normal queen-sized mattress is 1.53m x 2.03m in size. Such tight quarters can cause damage to your mattress, though, which is particularly likely if you also need to use the unit to store any other items. For the majority of queen-sized mattresses, it is best to use a slightly larger storage unit, such as a 1m x 2m or 1.5m x 2m unit, if not even larger still. Avoid leaving weight atop the mattress during storage and do what you can to protect it as best as possible, to ensure it doesn't become damaged over time. Even though you could fit a queen-sized mattress into a 1.5m x 1m storage unit, a larger unit would decrease the risk of the mattress becoming damaged.

Many people find that self storage is an incredibly important service, and they all need it for differing purposes. Some need it to store expensive belongings that can only be used in certain seasons, some need it to provide accessible and affordable storage for their business, and others may simply need it to store their items temporarily while they travel. Luckily, Guardian Self Storage, the number one team for Queensland and New South Wales self storage, can help make it easy to determine whether or not self storage is right for you. Fill out our enquiry form to get in touch with your local storage team today about our storage offerings.

Typically, self storage can make itself useful for most people. Most students who travel in their break find that self storage is an affordable way to allow them to keep their belongings without paying rent for a home they no longer stay in, reducing the cost of travel. Cheap off-site storage is convenient for businesses looking to keep their overhead costs down, as it allows them to still store any overflow stock and inventory without needing to upscale into a bigger facility. If your home is cluttered with items that can only be used in certain times of the year, such as skis and hammocks, then you may wish to leave them in storage instead of at home, so that your garage isn't cluttered with items that might not be moved for another six months. Determining which items you would like to keep and which to sell or give away when it comes time to downsize for retirement can be a difficult process, and you may instead like to store everything into a storage unit so that you can consider what you are going to do going forward. Self storage is helpful for most people.

Knowing when it is time to make a change is an incredibly important skill in life. Trying to find space for all of your belongings in your home may be physically possible, but it isn't always the best idea. The preferred choice for self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, Guardian Self Storage, can help you understand when it's time to make the switch to a self storage facility. No matter what kind of storage you require, your local team can help you - complete our enquiry form today to get in touch with our friendly team.

Most people find that self storage is the right choice for many reasons. Due to the flexible contracts we use and the accessible layout of our storage facilities, it is incredible easy for you to move all of your belongings into a safe, secure, and spacious storage unit. Using a storage unit to store your items means you can declutter your home without needing to throw away any previous belongings. If you plan to move house or travel, then moving all of your belongings from your house to a storage unit may be a cheap way to keep all of your belongings until you're ready to move back into a permanent living situation. You can also keep overhead costs down for a business by using a self storage facility, as they are an adorable off-site storage solution for all of the overflow stock and inventory of most businesses. Thanks to the comprehensive list of benefits a storage unit offers most people, it is easy to determine whether or not you should use a storage unit.

In most homes there is at least a little storage space, which might take the form of a cupboard, a garage, or a shed. Despite that, though, self storage facilities are exceedingly popular, and many people choose to rent out extra storage space rather than fit all of their belongings into their homes. The team here at Guardian Self Storage has a deep understanding of what makes our storage units so attractive to our customers, and we can help anyone understand why our Queensland and New South Wales self storage options are so popular. No matter what kind of storage you require, your local team can help you - complete our enquiry form today to get in touch with our friendly team.

The popularity of self storage is owed to how accessible and convenient it is. You can use a self storage facility to leave all of your belongings in an off-site facility, securely. When flooding rains are coming, for example, then you might want to move everything you own into a storage facility instead of choosing to leave them at home, where they may be damaged. Storing all of your items at home also creates a sense of clutter, while keeping them off-site in a storage facility allows you to keep all of your precious memories without having to compromise on the space you have available at home. When you are moving homes, too, a storage unit can be useful, as when neither your new nor old house are available to you, you may be able to access a storage unit instead. Understanding why self storage is popular is not difficult once one considers all of the benefits offered by a storage units.

Convenience is a core offering of most storage units. They are typically centrally located, the spaces are large, and the rent is cheap. Even with all of those positives, though, it is almost always a bad idea to actually try and live in a storage unit. Fortunately, Guardian Self Storage, the leader for self storage Queensland and New South Wales, can help you understand why you cannot live in a storage unit. Learn more about our storage options by getting in touch with your friendly local storage team via our enquiry form.

Thanks to the habitability requirements set out by the local council, state government, and federal government, living inside of our storage units is not possible. Sleeping in our units is illegal, as they do not meet the minimum habitability requirements for permanent residence. In addition, most storage units do not have immediate access to running water, electricity, and variable cooling, which means you will not be able to make the space as comfortable as a small apartment. As the locks for most storage units are external, not internal, it is also quite difficult to maintain any real sense of privacy. Living inside of a storage unit is not possible thanks to the habitability requirements set forth in the current legislation.

It is a difficult task to run and manage a small business all on your own. In addition to all of the regular duties of the job like getting in touch with customers or performing the services requested, you may also need to manage large amounts of stock and inventory, which quickly becomes tedious. Guardian Self Storage offers managed commercial units as part of our Queensland and New South Wales self storage, which may be able to ease some of that burden for you. Reach out to our team via our enquiry form to find out what storage solution will best suit your requirements.

Sometimes, it is easier to operate your business when you use a managed commercial unit. Business owners and their staff can relieve themselves of some of their regular pressure by opting to use a managed commercial unit to receive all of their stock deliveries. Customers are notified immediately once stock is delivered to our facilities, and we then place the stock into their storage unit. If customers with a managed commercial unit need to regularly dispose of rubbish, we are happy to collect rubbish from outside of their unit and then dispose of it in our industrial bins. As a final benefit, if you need help having parcels delivered, you can leave them with our office staff alongside all of the correct shipping labels, allowances, and information, and they can help ensure the package is delivered. You can simplify your business by utilising one of our managed commercial units.

Finding the storage unit that best suits your requirements is never easy. In most cases, there are different sizes available at any given facility, and if you need storage in a hurry, it can be hard to know that you have made the right decision. The team here at Guardian Self Storage, the preferred choice for self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, do everything we can to make sure every customer is comfortable in their storage unit, big or small. Find out more about the storage options offered by our facilities by filling out our enquiry form.

Downsizing into a smaller unit is always possible for anyone who feels they need to. Every customer is able to make any change to their lease that they would like, as we have no lock-in clause in our contracts. In addition to customers who wish to end their lease, this flexibility is also useful to anyone who would like to downsize into the smaller offerings provided by their storage site. Similarly, if you have leased a storage unit that you feel is too small, you can also upscale into a larger unit. As business customers find that their storage needs ebb and flow throughout the year, this flexibility can be quite useful. Downsizing is always welcome in our storage sites.

Both choosing the right storage unit and properly packing all of your items are critically important when it comes time to safely store your belongings. When it comes time to safely packing items, though, there is a wide range of boxes available that are suitable for different purposes. Guardian Self Storage, the best provider of Queensland and New South Wales self storage, offers a broad range of packing boxes that are suitable for differing requirements. Reach out to our team via our enquiry form to find out what storage solution will best suit your requirements.

The large assortment of boxes we offer are suitable for the differing requirements each of our customers possess. Keeping your items safe in storage requires packing techniques that may be unique to each item. Large boxes may not be as suitable for fragile items as smaller boxes would be, for instance, as while these items require individual packing solutions, they may not take up much space. Stronger items may instead be capable of being stored with other items, which would be best achieved with large cardboard boxes. As a final example, specifically modified cardboard boxes may be required to safely pack some speciality items, including wine bottles and TVs. Our packing stores can supply you with the storage boxes you need, when you need them.

Packing away all of your belongings and moving them into storage can be a difficult decision. When your items are in storage, though, not being able to access them at your convenience can become even more irritating. Guardian Self Storage, the premier choice for self storage Queensland and New South Wales, can help you make sure that accessing your storage unit as required is easy. No matter what kind of storage you require, your local team can help you - complete our enquiry form today to get in touch with our friendly team.

Despite not being open all hours of the day, every day of the week, our facilities all ensure that customers maintain convenient access to their items. The best way to understand the operating hours of your local facility is to reach out and have a chat with their staff, as each of our facilities maintain independent operating hours. Convenient access is possible at most of our facilities, though, as they are typically open six days a week. Additionally, if you need storage for a business, your local storage manager may be able to organise an access arrangement that will suit your needs. Our storage facilities make it easy to conveniently access all of your belongings.

No matter what the circumstances, it is frustrating to suddenly need extra storage space. This typically becomes more frustrating if the cost of a storage unit wasn't already in your weekly budget. Guardian Self Storage, the local experts in Queensland and New South Wales self storage, have made sure that all of our units are priced as reasonably as is possible. To answer all of your self storage questions, you can get in touch with your nearest facility and our friendly team would be happy to help.

Our team values the affordability of our units. All of our facilities remain locally competitive, while we also make sure to use larger market trends to maintain accurate pricing on all of our units. A diverse range of size offerings available at all storage facilities also ensure that you'll only be paying for the space you need, and nothing more. If you're in a rush, particularly if you've been forced to move out from your home in a hurry, a storage unit is typically a better option than leaving your belongings with family and friends. You'll be able to lease a storage unit quickly, and instead of relying on the convenience of someone else, you can access your items when you need them. The controlled conditions of a storage unit also typically helps keep items safe, ensuring there is no heartbreak when it comes time to move everything back to your house.

Renting storage units and homes alike tend to attract a 'bond' or security deposit to help put the landlord's mind at ease. When the tenant ends their lease, this bond is usually conditionally refunded to them depending on the state of the property. That said, no customer is required to pay a bond when they choose to store with the best choice for self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, Guardian Self Storage. To learn more about our storage facilities, feel free to contact your nearest facility. You won't need to make any extra payments when you lease out one of our units, including bonds. Before you can move your belongings into our units, you only need to pay a single month in advance, as all of our leases are on a month-to-month basis. It can be possible to access a discounted rate, though, if you choose to pay multiple months upfront. Generally speaking, customers receive a two-and-a-half percent discount for three months, a five percent discount for six months, and a ten percent discount for twelve months. We refund any balance left on the account back to the customer if they choose to end their lease early, of course. Renting with our team involves no cleaning bonds, security deposits, or miscellaneous fees.

It can be difficult to correctly store a mattress owing to its large dimensions. To be stored properly, it needs to be cleaned, covered, and transported suitably. Guardian Self Storage, the number one choice for all self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, can help you understand what you need to do to make sure your mattress has been properly stored. Our friendly team will be more than happy to answer any other self storage questions you might have, so feel free to contact your nearest facility. Making sure your mattress is safe in storage requires some forthought. Start by airing out the mattress after cleaning it with a vacuum cleaner. Soft, breathable plastic wraps make for a suitable cover for the mattress, though moisture will be trapped in by heavier plastics. When you're ready to move the mattress between your home and the storage unit, you should consider moving it in a van and not on the roof of your car, as both the wind and weather can cause damage. It is important that the mattress is left flat on the floor so that none of the coils will settle out of place. Weight on top of the mattress can damage it over time, especially in long-term storage, so make sure there is nothing atop of it. By taking these measures, your mattress can be stored appropriately.

Opting for a non-climate-controlled storage unit is typically cheaper and easier than a climate-controlled option, especially as they're more commonly found. These storage units are best used for certain types of items, which can make storage more cost-effective for some of your items. Working out what type of items belong in a non-climate-controlled unit is easy with Guardian Self Storage, the local choice for all self storage in Queensland and New South Wales. You can reach out to your nearest friendly facility to help find the answer to any storage questions you might have.

Storage in a non-climate-controlled unit is best suited for any item that can tolerate small changes in humidity or temperature. Vehicles of most varieties, including cars, boats, and trucks are typically quite well-suited for non-climate-controlled units, though antique vehicles can prove to be an exception. Dishes and tools are also suited for storage in a non-climate-controlled unit, and doing so may help save space in a more expensive unit. While most furniture needs to be stored in a climate-controlled storage unit, you can store any furniture made of plastic or metal in a non-climate-controlled space. Any items that you would usually store in a shed or outside of your home, such as equipment for your lawn, can also be easily and safely stored in any storage unit that doesn't have climate control.

Storing items that hold significant value to you can be emotionally difficult, and it makes sense that you'd want to make sure they're as safe as possible. Fortunately, with Guardian Self Storage and our expert advice for self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, you'll be able to keep anything safe while it's in storage, no matter how fragile it may be. Your local Guardian Self Storage facility can help you find the answer to any self storage question you could think to ask.

All you need to do to keep your memorabilia safe in storage is take the right precautions first. Nighttime moisture won't be able to damage your items if you wrap them in butchers paper before packing them into containers for storage. You can then further wrap your belongings with bubble-wrap, to help prevent damage during transit. Glass panes are common in pieces of art and picture frames, though they can be easily shattered when the item is being moved; fortunately, corrugated cardboard can be used to reinforce the pane and prevent all damage. To accommodate the larger size of TVs and some extreme picture frames, expandable cardboard boxes are used. During transportation, wine bottles are particularly sensitive and can be easily shattered, but thankfully, you can use a wine-cartoon insert on a cardboard box to help provide extra stability and prevent damage. With the right preparation, any item of value to you can be securely stored without the fear of damage.

There are few things as delicate as electronics, even though they're usually quite expensive. As a result, when it comes time to store electronic items, it can be easy to understand why you might feel concerned about how safe they will be in storage. Guaridan Self Storage, the leading resource for all things related to self storage in Queensland and New South Wales, can help you learn the steps you need to take to make sure your electronics are safe in storage. To answer any self storage questions you have, you can reach out to your local storage facility and our friendly staff would be happy to help.

Provided you have taken the right precautions, your electronics will remain safe while they are in storage. Any batteries that your electronics rely on will be the most delicate item to store, as both alkaline and lithium batteries are known to degrade over time. Removing these batteries from your electronics and storing them seperaterly, though, is all you need to do to make sure they are stored safely. Sometimes, storage may even be safer for your items, especially when they are equipped with storage drives - both hard-disk drives and solid-state drives are more likely to fail while in use compared to when in storage. Before storage, however, it is still best to make sure you create backups of all the important data stored on your laptop, computer, or mobile device, as these drives can still fail in rare cases. With the right preparation, storage for your electronics can be safe and easy.

Your collection of furniture might be the most expensive asset in your home, considering how costly individual pieces can be. Resultingly, when it comes time to store your furniture, it makes sense that you'd want to do everything you can to keep the furniture safe. Luckily, finding out what you need to do to protect your belongings is easy with the number one local choice for storage in Queensland and New South Wales, Guardian Self Storage. Get in touch with your local Guardian Self Storage facility to answer any specific storage questions not covered on our website. It's easy to store furniture so long as you prepare it properly. As furniture can occupy quite a bit of space, it may be best to sell some items rather than storing everything. You should properly clean any item you would like to store to remove anything that can damage it, such as dirt or dust. Next, you'll need to disassemble the larger pieces; doing so both maximises the available space in the unit and minimizes the likelihood that the items will be damaged during transport. Now that your items are ready, you just need to pack them for transport by covering everything with a sheet or blanket and adding extra padding around rough corners. Your furniture is now ready to be safely left in storage while you are away.

Whether you look at it from a practical or fiscal sense, it's hard to say a boat is a minor investment. As a result, leaving them exposed to the elements in your backyard can feel unwise, but it can also be difficult to find a storage space large enough to accommodate a boat. All storage in Queensland and New South Wales is simple, though, with Guardian Self Storage and our expert team, even the storage of a boat. If you have any questions about storage, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local Guardian Self Storage facility.

A few precautionary steps might be all your boat needs to stay safe during storage. First, make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the boat of anything that may create an odour over time, such as fishing buckets, baits, and moisture. All the salt and debris stuck to the outside of the boat needs to be removed with fresh water, so that you can effectively apply a coat of boat protector to the hull. Leaving the tank full of petrol, disconnecting the batter, and replacing all the oil and collant in the engine are all good ideas, just as they are when leaving a car in storage. Using a boat cover, you can protect the boat from the elements regardless of whether it is being left indoors or underneath a hardstand. With the right preventative measures, you can safely store your boat with ease.

Considering their large size, it can be quite difficult to properly store trucks at times. If you're not too sure how best to store you truck, you can turn to Guardian Self Storage, the leading experts in storage in Queensland and New South Wales, for help. Your nearest Guardian Self Storage facility will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have about storage.

There are differences between storing trucks and cars, though most of the best practices can be quite similar. With the larger size of trucks, the threat of rust and leaks becomes higher, and the tyres are also at an increased risk of becoming damaged as time passes. The first thing you'll need to do is check all of the fluids and replace them with fresh products, to prevent the build-up of moisture and, consequently, rusting. As the truck will be left in storage for a decent period, any leaks can quickly spiral out of control, so you should check the fuel lines and gaskets for leaks before you leave the truck. You should always apply tyre protectant to your truck before leaving it in storage, though if it will be in storage for more than a month, it may be best to also remove the tyres and leave the truck suspended on jacks. You can decrease the risk of corrosion during storage by using fogging oil on the truck's engine, as a finale measure. If you're looking to leave a truck in storage, there are some simple things you can do to keep it safe.

There is the perception out there that insulated storage units are a good idea for storing some types of possessions. Determining which items belong in such an insulated storage unit can be difficult, though, if you aren't sure what to look for. Your local Guardian Self Storage facility manager near Queensland and New South Wales, can help you work out how an insulated unit may benefit you. If you have any other self storage questions, you can find an answer by getting in touch with our nearest facility.

All items that could become damaged if left outside on your back patio are better kept in a storage unit, insulated or not. Leather furniture and antique wooden furniture for instance would be better protected in a storage unit not exposed to extremes of temperature. Storing paperwork and clothing is best done in a storage unit when the temperature range is less. Physical media also requires controlled conditions, which means the right choice is a storage unit with less temperature fluctuation. If you could use some help determining what the specific temperature needs of your items are, then you can reach out to your nearest facility manager to get some individualised help. Ask about the available choices of storage units at your local facility - We might have insulated units, ground floor units or storage units in the centre of a block which can all give protection from temperature ranges.

It's not uncommon to find yourself facing expensive repairs for your car if you don't take the right steps before leaving it in long-term storage. Fortunately, Guardian Self Storage, the experts on storage in Queensland and New South Wales, can help make storing a car simple, as we understand the best practices for avoiding any damage. Should you have any concerns about storage, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local Guardian Self Storage facility.

Safely storing your car is easy once you understand what preventative measures to take. To start, replace the oil and coolant with fresh fluids; both can become unserviceable if they're allowed to sit for a long time, and they can then do damage to the mechanical components of the vehicle. The battery should be disconnected from the car and stored separately, but if you can, you should also make sure it is trickle charged roughly once a month. Before leaving the car in storage, pump the tyres up to about 35-40 psi to account for any pressure-loss that may occur over time. You should remove the tyres from the vehicle, however, if you plan on leaving it in storage for more than a month, and you can instead leave the car on jacks. Premium fuel, as well as an added fuel stabiliser, will be necessary to prevent both ncondensation from forming inside the fuel tank and the fuel from coagulating if you plan to leave the car in storage for years, though these measures are unnecessary if it is only being stored for a couple of months. Finally, it can also pay to let your insurance company know that your vehicle has been left in storage, as, occasionally, this can result in a lower insurance premium. By performing the right preparation, you'll find that leaving your car in storage is simple.

Before any car is left in long-term storage, there are a few things that you should do first to prevent any damage from occurring. From keeping the battery disconnected to avoiding corrosion in the engine components, it can seem overwhelming to begin with, but the first thing you should consider is whether or not you've left the vehicle with the handbrake engaged. Storing a vehicle with Guaridan Self Storage, however, is simple, as our team can help you leverage our expert knowledge about storage in Queensland and New South Wales to avoid any hassles you may not have foreseen. To answer any questions you might have, please contact your nearest friendly Guardian Self Storage facility.

Storing a vehicle long-term with the handbrake engaged can become a costly mistake quite quickly. If the car is left in park (instead of in gear) with the handbrake engaged for long enough, then either the park brake or the handbrake can become fused to various components of the vehicle, including rotors, discs, and drums. Placing wheel chocks behind each tyre is the safer method of preventing the vehicle from rolling during storage. You can even help prevent the tyres from running flat by removing them entirely from the vehicle during storage and instead placing the car atop of jacks, which will also keep it stationary. It's generally simpler to take these preventative measures at the start of storage than it is to try and have someone drive your vehicle once every month. When you're storing your car long-term, you will want to make sure you haven't left the handbrake engaged.

Storing a car at home can be difficult. Leaving them on the street can quickly draw the ire of your neighbours, but leaving them on your lawn will result in ugly, unsightly patches of dead grass. Luckily, you can leave your vehicle in a self-storage unit from Guardian Self Storage, the number one choice for storage in Queensland and New South Wales, though you will need to know how much space your vehicle will need. If you have any questions about self-storage, feel free to reach out to your friendly local Guardian Self Storage facility.

Cars can be stored via multiple options at any of the storage facilities operated by Guardian Self Storage. There are a number of hardstand parking spaces available at a number of our facilities, though these are not sealed storage spaces, and are instead more reminiscent of a carport. A 3mx6m unit is the best solution for anyone looking for sealed vehicle storage, but you may be able to fit a smaller car into a 3mx4m or 3mx5m unit as well. The larger unit will be able to store bigger vehicles, such as a ute, while you may only be able to squeeze something like a two-door hatchback into the smaller units. There is also less chance of unnecessary damage from occurring when placing a vehicle into the larger units, as the extra space makes manoeuvring much easier. The best option for vehicle storage depends on your needs, as there are multiple options for vehicle storage at all Guardian Self Storage facilities to choose from.

When you decide to leave home for a bit, there can be a variety of reasons that would compel you to find a storage solutions for your belongings in the meanwhile. You might be selling your house or allowing your lease to end, you might not want the items to be damaged or stolen, or you might be offering the home to friends or family in your absence. For anyone with a larger home, a 3m x 6m storage unit may be your best option. Thankfully, our team can help you work out exactly what storage unit is best for your needs, no matter how much space you might require. Answering all of your questions about storage units in Queensland and New South Wales is as simple as reaching out to the nearest Guardian Self Storage team.
You'll find there's a lot of space in a storage unit that measures in at 3m x 6m, since they're about the size of a standard single garage. These units can easily accommodate all of the furnishings and belongings of a 4-bedroom home, and depending on how extensively you've furnished your home, may even have some space to spare. Units of this size can also help to keep your vehicles undercover and away from the damaging elements, including small caravans, boats, or cars. There might be enough room for a small car and some furniture or a couple of motorbikes and some belongings, if you needed to use the space to store both. The large size of a 3m x 6m storage unit makes them excellent choices for anyone that needs to store quite a few belonings.

Trying to move everything you own into storage on short notice can quickly become a logistical nightmare. Those difficulties only increase if you don't know what size you need your storage unit to be prior to moving in. To avoid that hassle, Guardian Self Storage, the premier choice for storage in Queensland and New South Wales, can help you work out whether a 2m x 3m storage unit will be able to satisfy your requirements. To find an answer to any questions about storage that you might have, you can get in touch with our friendly team.

Using a 2m x 3m storage unit to store the contents of a one or two bedroom apartment or unit will leave you content with your storage experience. While that might sound surprising, once you've packed all of your loose belongings into boxes and prepared your furniture to be stored as efficiently as possible, it's easy to see how you could fit everything from a small apartment into one of these units. You may choose to instead use this unit to store the contents of a bedroom, at which point you'd find you can comfortably fit a king-size bed, your entire wardrobe, and everything else you'd care to pack from your bedroom. Your business may instead choose to benefit from using the space for record storage, as a 2m x 3m unit can store approximately 200 archival boxes. Storing a small apartment's worth of belongings is easy in a 2m x 3m storage unit.

When it comes to retrieving items you've left in storage, you'd normally expect them to still be in the same condition as when you initially left them. However, when it comes to clothing, minor errors during the storage process can quickly spiral out of control and will leave you with articles of clothing that are ruined, sometimes beyond repair. As the local experts on storage in Queensland and New South Wales, you can rely on Guardian Self Storage to help you preserve any piece of clothing you'd like to keep stored. Should you find yourself with any other questions, the friendly team at your local Guardian Self Storage facility would be more than happy to help answer them.

No matter what you need to store, there are always precautions you can take to protect your belongings, even when they're clothes. Before you leave your clothes in storage, it's incredibly important that you clean them properly. Cleaning your clothes now is the only way to remove sticky substances such as food, dirt, or smoke, which, if left to seep into your clothes for six months in storage, might not ever come out again. Any clothes that are stored while wet, though, will attract large amounts of mildew and mold which will result in you needing to just throw away the clothes, regardless of your attachment to any individual piece. While plastic bins can be more expensive than cardboard boxes, they offer better protection for your clothes, which makes them the better choice for long-term clothes storage. Provided you take the right precautions, your clothes will be perfectly safe in long-term storage.

Renting out a storage unit can seem like an incredibly attractive option to any small business owner that is struggling to afford their own commercial space, be it a storefront, workshop, or office. Sadly, though, the legislation around operating businesses from storage units can quickly become a hindrance for business owners, and it's best that you understand exactly what you can and cannot do before you make your business entirely dependant on a storage unit. Should you have any questions about using a storage unit in Queensland and New South Wales to operate your business, however, you can rest easy knowing you can trust the team here at Guardian Self Storage for help. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to our friendly team, who would be more than happy to help.

Storage units can be of some use while you are operating your business, but you'll still need an office or a storefront to go with it. Due to the purpose-orientated design of a storage unit, these spaces aren't able to meet the minimum standards for long-term occupancy as put forward by the government, which means they also legally can't be used as an office space or storefront. Any staff that do work in these spaces, should it become legal to do so, will be extremely uncomfortable and have their effectiveness hampered, as storage units typically don't feature much natural light, and nor do they provide electricity or running water. There are situations where self-storage is an excellent choice for business use, however, such as when you require additional storage space but don't want to pay for larger offices or storefronts. There are multiple industries that can benefit from the low cost of renting a storage unit, including the arts, publishing, and retail. If you're looking to save some money on your business by moving into a self-storage unit, you might want to consider the legal implications.

A storage facility is an excellent choice for the majority of your belongings, but that doesn't mean you can leave everything in your possession in a storage unit. Fortunately, with our expert knowledge of storage in Queensland and New South Wales, Guardian Self Storage can help you work out what you can bring with you to our facilities, and what might be better left behind. The team at your friendly local Guardian Self Storage facility would be more than happy to help answer any other questions about storage you might have.
Determining what belongs in a storage facility doesn't ever need to be more complicated than either applying common sense or just directly asking the staff about the policies of their facility. It is an extreme liability to store anything that is highly combustible, such as petrol or oil, and so these materials should not be stored, while something far less likely to spontaneously combust, such as a couch, should be fine. There are a wide range of chemicals that can be just as dangerous, such as paint thinner, chlorine bleach, and kerosene, so you should speak to the storage staff first before leaving these materials in storage, as they may emit fumes that could react together while in storage. Stolen goods are definitely not allowed, if not just for moral reasons, then also because of the legal trouble they can present for the storage facility, and likewise for any weapons, ammunition, or explosive devices. Your neighbouring tenants won't appreciate the pests and bugs any live flora you leave in your storage unit will attract, so it's best that you avoid leaving any plants in your unit. You'll need to ensure that anything that would be chronically wet when in use, such as a surfboard, a raft, or a canoe has been entirely dried before you place it into storage, as the moisture will attract mold and mildew. The friendly staff of your local storage facility would be more than happy to help you work out what you can and cannot store.

If the storage unit is a driveway unit, you may find from time to time that there is some heat against the door, however the temperature inside will actually be at a reasonable level. There are built-in airflow openings between the wall and roof to help regulate the temperature.
The crucial difference in terms of storage using a 'container storage' is that they are sealed and can attract condensation.
It is important to leave hazardous materials like petrol, gas bottles and containers holding poisonous gasses out of the storage units, as the varying temperature can escalate their danger.
For more information on how to prepare certain furniture items and how best to store them, visit the 'Packing Tips' page on the Guardian Self Storage website.

There are a few extra measures you can do to protect the condition of your furniture when moving your items into a storage unit. Covering or wrapping your furniture is an easy way to protect it from things such as dust, moisture and mould is to. Plastic mattress protectors are a great option for protecting mattresses and for the other pieces of furniture you can easily throw over a cotton sheet.
Another added measure of protection is having your goods insured, which our team can help you with.
Not sure on how best to store your items? Our experienced storage managers at Guardian Self Storage are on standby to help you today.

No. At Guardian Self Storage units are not equipped with electrical outlets. If the use of electricity is temporarily needed, a Guardian Self Storage Manager may be able to assist.

Call your nearest Queensland and New South Wales Guardian Self Storage today for pricing and availability on a self storage units.

There is a laundry list of benefits that a storage unit can provide to both home and business owners. You can safely tuck away the stuff you don't need until you decide what to do with it. Having said that, it's become extremely common for our customers to consider operating a business out of a storage facility. If you want to know whether it's something that can be done with our storage in Queensland and New South Wales, please give our friendly staff a call.

Many of our competitors have a myriad of hidden fees, but not us. There are no admin fees or initial set up fees. Your storage unit will be available to you just as soon as you've paid for your first month. The only other fee to consider is the cost of your own padlock, and if you don't already own one, we do sell them in our box shop. Callling our team is the best way to answer any question you have regarding storage in Queensland and New South Wales.

All of the sheds in our facilities are quite water-resistant. They are also all insulated to keep your goods in perfect condition. We cannot guarantee that the sheds will remain water-resistant in extreme weather conditions, however, as the structural integrity of the shed itself may become comprimised. To configure the right space for your insulated, ventilated or water resistant storage needs in Queensland and New South Wales, speak with our local storage facility manager.

Many people find that self storage is an incredibly important service, and they all need it for differing purposes. Some need it to store expensive belongings that can only be used in certain seasons, some need it to provide accessible and affordable storage for their business, and others may simply need it to store their items temporarily while they travel. Luckily, Guardian Self Storage, the number one team for Queensland and New South Wales self storage, can help make it easy to determine whether or not self storage is right for you. Fill out our enquiry form to get in touch with your local storage team today about our storage offerings.

Typically, self storage can make itself useful for most people. Most students who travel in their break find that self storage is an affordable way to allow them to keep their belongings without paying rent for a home they no longer stay in, reducing the cost of travel. Cheap off-site storage is convenient for businesses looking to keep their overhead costs down, as it allows them to still store any overflow stock and inventory without needing to upscale into a bigger facility. If your home is cluttered with items that can only be used in certain times of the year, such as skis and hammocks, then you may wish to leave them in storage instead of at home, so that your garage isn't cluttered with items that might not be moved for another six months. Determining which items you would like to keep and which to sell or give away when it comes time to downsize for retirement can be a difficult process, and you may instead like to store everything into a storage unit so that you can consider what you are going to do going forward. Self storage is helpful for most people.

We work with many businesses for their storage needs. If you need managed storage and have deliveries turn up, we can also accommodate this. Reach out to your stellar team if you need help making sure your needs for storage near Queensland and New South Wales are being met.

You'll always be able to make sure your requirements are being met with the broad range of storage units we offer. Simply give us a call or have a look at our storage sizes guide on our website for our storage units in Queensland and New South Wales.