How to Pack your PODS Storage Container

Other than being able to take your time, loading your PODS^® container isn’t much different than loading a truck or storage space.

Below are helpful tips on how to pack a PODS^® container:

1. As you are packing, take a few extra minutes to write an inventory list.
2. Pack as much as possible into each box. Use newspaper or foam filler to reduce empty spaces and provide protection for your belongings. This will make loading your PODS^® container easier.
3. Fill your boxes to capacity, but don’t over pack. Be sure box tops and sides don’t bulge or cave in.
4. Use moving blankets or pads to protect furniture.
5. Label boxes to make unpacking easier.
6. Take care to evenly distribute the weight of your contents evenly throughout the container and use all available space.
1. This includes wall to wall and floor to ceiling.
2. To optimise space, you can fill the refrigerator, washer, dryer and other hollow items that take up space.
3. Pack pictures, mirrors and other similarly shaped items in the spaces between beams. This will help protect them by creating a tighter fit.
4. Mix small items with larger items to fill spaces, and don’t save all your boxes for the end.
5. Use the handy tie downs to secure your belongings one section at a time.
6. Place soft, light items such as pillows in a plastic bag and place them in small spaces where boxes can’t fit.

It is important that the following items not be stored in your PODS container:

1. animals
2. aircraft
3. hovercraft
4. motor vehicles
5. engines, trailers
6. explosives
7. hazardous materials