When packing kitchen items, make sure that everything is dry before boxing it up. Mold grows when there is a moist climate, which will ruin your belongings. Pack fragile items tightly into strong boxes and fill any gaps in the box to prevent items from shifting and breaking during transport to and from your self storage unit. Wrap and stuff breakable items with blank newspaper or old rags.
Drain dishwashers and washing machines before placing them into your storage unit. Also tie the hose down so it is not damaged during transportation. Clean out refrigerators and stuff with newspaper, leaving the doors cracked to prevent mold from growing in the refrigerator. Before placing your vacuum cleaning into self storage remove the bag and throw away the contents.