Whether you are simply an avid collector of toys and teddy-bears or they are precious items left over from your childhood, these toys and teddies will hold a lot of value. It is important that when you need to place them in storage you do it properly and choose a good storage location, such as our storage Storage chippenham UK. 

Within this article we are going to talk you through our tips and tricks for storing collectable toys and teddy bears. And let you know why our storage Chippenham UK is the best place to store them.

The General Rules Of Storing Collectable Toys 

There are some rules that should be followed no matter what collectable toy you are wanting to place into storage. Within this section, we are going to go through these general rules. 

Collectable Toys Must Be Clean Before Storage

Like most items being placed into storage, collectable toys must be cleaned before being placed into storage, such as our storage Chippenham UK. How you clean them will be dependent on the toy but using warm soapy water and a cloth or old toothbrush will usually do the trick. 

Once they are clean, you will need to let them dry completely. Any damp will cause mould, mildew and/or deterioration which could be missed whilst they are in storage. 

Once they are clean and dry, try not to handle them too much. Grease and grime that may be on your fingers can cause a lot of damage, so minimise handling your collection, or use plastic gloves when doing so.

Know The Value Of Your Collectables

Before placing them in storage, it is a really good idea to get a valuation of your collectable toys. This will help you to get adequate insurance for them. This is really important if you are storing them away from your home as most home insurance does not cover items stored away from the home. 

With our storage Chippenham UK, we offer insurance to our customers. For just a few pounds a week, your collectables will be covered against water leakages, theft by forcible violent entry or exit, moth/insect damage, lightning, fire, explosion, earthquake, storm, flood, riot, strike, amongst others.

Avoid Direct Light

Again, this is advice given for the storage of many items and collectable toys are no different – it is always best to avoid direct light when storing light, in particular UV light. Avoid choosing a storage area that has large windows. 

Our storage Chippenham UK would be perfect as there are no windows within our storage units. 

No Fluctuating Temperatures 

You will also want to avoid a storage location that has fluctuating temperatures. Fluctuating temperatures can cause havoc with collectibles, so store your collectibles away from radiators or fireplaces, and anywhere that is affected by damp or cold draughts. This means that lofts and basements are not the best place for storage. 

The Rules For Specific Types Of Collectable Toys

Within this section we are going to go into more detail about how to store certain collectable toys. 

Collectable Toys

How and where you store your collectable toys will be dependent on how big your collection is. If you have quite a small collection, you could store them in your home within a plastic storage box. 

If your toys are in their original packaging to increase the value, you will want to protect the packaging too by wrapping them in bubble wrap before placing them into a plastic storage box. You will want to have some airflow getting to the toys because PVC and soft plastics can start to evaporate, leaving a sticky residue on your toys. This can easily be achieved by piercing some small holes into the sealed packaging. 

You will also want to check your toys regularly. This will help to get more airflow to them but will also help you to catch any issues early before they cause irreversible damage. 

Collectable Teddy Bears

When it comes to storing collectable teddy bears, you will want to use sealed storage containers. This will stop pests getting to them and causing irreparable damage. 

You may also want to consider wrapping them in bubble wrap, if they are extremely valuable, but you will need to make sure that some airflow can get to them. 

Why Choose Storage Chippenham UK 

If you have a large collectable toy collection and you need to store it, storage Chippenham UK will be a great solution. Within this section we are going to talk about why our storage is a great option.

Variety Of Unit Sizes With Our Storage Chippenham UK

Our storage units within our Chippenham facility come in a variety of sizes. Starting at 15 square feet, they go all the way up to to 350 square feet so we are certain that we will have a unit that is perfect for your collection. 

If you are unsure about the size of unit you need, our Chippenham team is here to help guide you to your perfect unit. Just give them a call or pop into the store and you will have your perfect unit sorted in no time. 

Safe And Secure Storage Chippenham UK

Whether your toy collection has personal value or monetary value, it will be safe and secure within our storage Chippenham UK. 

Each of our storage units are fitted with an intruder alarm and smoke and fire detectors so your collection will be safe from theft and environmental factors. There is also 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Chippenham facility. 

And, as we have already mentioned, we offer insurances to cover you for that worse case scenario. If you want this extra peace of mind, speak with our team when you rent your unit. 

Flexible Rental Agreements

With all of our storage Chippenham UK, we only offer flexible rental agreements. This means that if your storage isn’t working for you and you need to upgrade or downgrade, you are free to do that before your rental period has expired. 

And you are free to leave your unit before your rental period has expired. We just need 14 days notice. 

Why Storage Chippenham UK Is The Best Place For Your Collectable Toy Collection

Your collectable toys are important and, if they need to go into storage, it is important to do this properly. You need to make sure that they are clean and dry before even thinking about placing them in storage. 

Once you are ready to store them, you need to really think about where you are storing them, avoiding direct light and fluctuating temperatures. 

Our storage Chippenham UK is the perfect solution as all our units are windowless, clean, dry and extremely secure. They come in a variety of sizes and with flexible rental agreements so your storage Chippenham UK will always work for you and your collection. 

We hope you have found our tips helpful and if you would like to know more about our storage Chippenham UK, please give us a call on: 01249 736 398 or click here.