A top concern when using Vancouver storage lockers is how to store valuable possessions safely. There are two ways to address this. One deals with the way you pack your things, the second concerns which storage facility you pick.Packing your possessionsChoose humidity-controlled storageClean all items before storingTuck acid-free paper between photographs & printsWrap clothing/fabric in non-air-tight clean cotton or muslin clothStore papers and documents in plastic binsCover items in dust clothsUse racks or pallets to get items up off the floorUse a high-quality lockWhen temperatures go to extremes or fluctuate, condensation is created. That’s the worst thing to subject your most important possessions to because moisture is really damaging. Metal rusts, wood warps, clothing and paper moulds, etc. Protect your valuables by choosing humidity-controlled storage. A good Vancouver storage unit facility will have that option.If you’re concerned about certain items or materials, give us a call and we will gladly tell you the best way to store them. We’ve included some common valuable items above and how to protect them. We also talked about what type of lock to look for here. It’s worth a read for more information on steel and brass locks, as well as disc locks and shrouded-shackle (or closed-shackle) locks.Secure facilitiesAlarmsMotion detectors24-hour securitySecurity guard on-siteCameras monitoring entire facilityFace-to-face check-inEnsure the facility you choose is capable of providing a multitude of security services for your possessions. There should be alarms, cameras and motion detectors at the very least. At Storguard we go further, using face-to-face check-in so we know who is on the premises. Additionally, we have security guards on-site 24-hour a day, which you won’t find at many other places.We hope, with these tips, you will store your important possessions with confidence! Questions or concerns? Give us a call! We’re here to help and look forward to hearing from you at one of our 5 Vancouver locations.