- Think twice before storing photographs in your self storage. Photos may suffer temperature damage.
- Peel and stick photo albums will damage photos over time.
- Look for a photo album that says "acid-free".
- Remove anything that may bend or stain photos like paperclips or rubber bands.
- Label the back of photos lightly with a marker, not a pen, with names, ages, dates and location. The pressure of the pen may damage photos.
- Buy PVC-free plastic sleeves at a photo supply store or use plastic sandwich bags to store photos individually.
- Metal boxes can be used to store photos.
- Wood, cardboard and paper can harm photos and should be labeled "acid-free".
- Don't store photos where you yourself are not comfortable. i.e. extreme heat, cold, humidity, dryness.
