When a person needs to place some or all of their appliances in a self storage unit there are certain precautionary things that should be done. Following these guidelines will help protect both the appliances and the people that are moving them.

Before an appliance is place in storage it should be thoroughly cleaned on the outside and on the inside. It is best to remove all of the drawers, shelves, and other removable parts to clean them individually. Depending on how securely they fit inside the appliance, they may need to be removed and packed in a box so that they are protected from damage. An example of this would be a microwave rotating table that is made of glass because it just sits on a small protrusion inside the microwave. As part of the cleaning process, there should be no food left in kitchen appliances because it can attract vermin to the storage unit. In addition, washers, dryers, and dishwashers should be completely emptied as well.