Are you considering putting your fridge in storage? If you are, then you're in luck. This article will teach you how to get your good old refrigerator ready either for long-term or short-term safekeeping. As you may know, you have to prepare this particular item and "pack" it properly to ensure that it will remain in good condition. Otherwise, it will stop functioning and even cause potential damage to the other items stored in your rented space.

2. Are you considering putting your fridge in
storage? If you are, then you're in luck. This
article will teach you how to get your good old
refrigerator ready either for long-term or short-
term safekeeping. As you may know, you have to
prepare this particular item and "pack" it properly
to ensure that it will remain in good condition.
Otherwise, it will stop functioning and even
cause potential damage to the other items stored
in your rented space.

3. Step No 1. When storing your fridge in your
Balmain storage unit, the first obvious step is to
remove all the foodstuff and perishable items
that are kept inside it. Then, start defrosting the
refrigerator. If it has a built-in icemaker, make
sure that you disable this function, too.
However, don't forget to place a deep bowl or
container under the fridge or you'll have to deal
with a lot of melted ice later on.

4. Step No 2. Leave the door of the fridge
open for at least 24 hours. This will help
the ice melt faster. Meanwhile, always
remember that you must never store any
item that is wet or damp in your storage
unit. It is because it promotes mould
growth. Therefore, make sure your fridge
has been thoroughly defrosted and bits
and pieces of ice have been completely
removed.

5. Step No 3. Remove all the drawers and
racks inside your refrigerator and then
wash them thoroughly. See to it that you
remove all stains and bits of food that
got stuck on them, as well as on the sides
of the fridge. Failing to wash them
properly can potentially result in bug
and mice infestation once you store the
fridge in your Balmain storage unit.

6. Step No 4. For hard-to-remove stains, you
should soak the part in hot water for at
least an hour. This will help loosen up the
dirt, thus, making it easier for you to get
rid of it completely. In case your fridge
developed a very unpleasant smell after
you have defrosted it, you should mix a
solution of water and bleach. Then, wipe
the inside the fridge with the mixture to
disinfect it. Let it dry before placing the
appliance in storage.

7. Step No 5. Return all the refrigerator's
detachable parts to their respective places.
Then, double-check if the fridge is
completely dry. When you place the fridge
in your storage unit, make sure that the
unit's door is slightly open to promote air
circulation inside. Then, cover the fridge
with an old blanket or linen to keep dust
and dirt off.