--- title: How to Pack a Storage Unit | 12 Tips That Save Space description: "How to pack a storage unit so everything fits and you can still find it: box sizes, loading order, labelling and protecting furniture. 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It is also the difference between grabbing the camping gear in two minutes and unloading half the unit to reach it. Here is how we suggest packing, after more than 20 years of watching people move in at Echuca Storage. ### Before moving day **1. Choose the size after you list your big items.** Write down every piece of furniture and appliance, then estimate boxes. Our [storage size guide](https://echucastorage.net.au/storage-size-guide) shows what fits in each unit. If you are between two sizes, good packing usually gets you into the smaller one. **2. Use matching boxes.** Two or three standard sizes stack square and stable. Mixed supermarket boxes collapse and waste space. Archive boxes are ideal for papers, books and kitchenware. **3. Keep heavy boxes small.** Books, tools and crockery go in small boxes so you can lift them and so they don’t crush what is under them. **4. Fill every box.** Half-empty boxes cave in when stacked. Fill gaps with towels, linen or packing paper. **5. Label two sides and the top.** Write the room and the main contents. Number the boxes and keep a list on your phone. Mark “FRAGILE” and “THIS WAY UP” where it matters. **6. Take furniture apart.** Remove bed frames, table legs and shelves. Put the bolts in a zip-lock bag and tape it to the piece it belongs to. ### What you can’t store Nothing hazardous, illegal, stolen, flammable, explosive, environmentally harmful or perishable. That includes petrol tins, paint thinner, full gas bottles and chlorine. Empty and clean fridges and freezers, and leave no food. If you are not sure, call (03) 4410 8566 before you pack it. ### Loading the unit **7. Protect the floor layer.** Put pallets, timber offcuts or plastic sheeting down first. Units are not climate-controlled, and keeping goods off the concrete is the simplest protection. **8. Big and heavy at the back.** Load whitegoods, wardrobes, chests of drawers and boxed heavy items against the back wall first. **9. Build stable walls.** Stack the heaviest boxes at the bottom and lighter ones on top, in columns, against the side walls. Stand mattresses, couches on end and table tops along the sides, wrapped. **10. Leave a walkway.** A narrow aisle down the middle lets you reach the back without unloading. If you will visit often, it is worth a slightly bigger unit. **11. Put the things you need often at the front.** Seasonal clothes, tools, sports gear and the box of paperwork go last, nearest the door. **12. Leave air gaps.** Keep a small gap between goods and the walls, and don’t seal everything in tight plastic. Breathable covers and old sheets work better on timber and fabric. ### Protecting particular items - **Fridges and freezers:** defrost, dry and prop the door open slightly. - **Mirrors, glass and pictures:** wrap and stand on edge, never flat with weight on top. - **Mattresses:** use a mattress bag and stand them on their side. - **Electronics:** pack in original boxes if you have them, with cables bagged and labelled. - **Photos and important papers:** keep them at home if you can. Heat and humidity are hard on paper. - **Outdoor gear:** clean and dry tents, bikes and garden tools before they go in. ### Moving-day tips at Echuca Storage - **Drive to the door.** Every unit is drive-up, and trucks can drive in, so reverse the trailer or truck straight to the roller door. - **Gate hours are 8am–8pm, 7 days.** There is no 24-hour access, so leave time to finish a big load before 8pm. - **Deliveries:** if a retailer or removalist is bringing goods, staff accept deliveries for customers. Call first. - **Bring your own lock** or check with the office what to use when you reserve. ### Use the size you need Still deciding between two sizes? Call (03) 4410 8566 and tell us what you have. Rates for every size are on [sizes and prices](https://echucastorage.net.au/sizes-and-prices). New customers get the first 4 weeks for $1 (3-month minimum stay, direct debit only, ends 31 Dec 2026). More guides: [storage tips](https://echucastorage.net.au/echuca-storage-blog) · New to storage? [How it works](https://echucastorage.net.au/how-it-works) · [Household storage](https://echucastorage.net.au/household-storage-echuca) ## FAQ **How do you pack a storage unit efficiently?** Use matching boxes, take furniture apart, load heavy items at the back, stack boxes in stable columns along the walls, leave a walkway, and put things you need often at the front. **What should I put on the floor of a storage unit?** Pallets, timber offcuts or plastic sheeting. Keeping goods off the concrete protects them, especially in a unit that is not climate-controlled. **Can I store a fridge in a storage unit?** Yes. Defrost it, clean and dry it, and leave the door slightly open so it doesn’t go mouldy. **What can’t you store in a storage unit?** Nothing hazardous, illegal, stolen, flammable, explosive, environmentally harmful or perishable, such as petrol tins, paint thinner, full gas bottles or chlorine. **Should I wrap furniture in plastic for storage?** Not tightly. Plastic wrapped tight can trap moisture. 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