Do you put it in the garbage? Do you want to leave it?How to handle "packing cardboard" for home appliances | Otonanser

Effective use of storage space in the house

Q. Should I throw away all the cardboard boxes used to pack home appliances? Or is it better to leave it for storage depending on the product?

Mr. Iwasa "Whether to throw away the packing cardboard or leave it for storage depends on the circumstances of each household, and it cannot be said unconditionally which is better. There are people who leave it and people who throw it away. Some people throw it away, while others keep only the packing cardboard they need.

The reasons for those who leave it are "easy to store because the packing cardboard has a handle", "I have a plan to move soon", "when selling used home appliances, if there is a packing cardboard, it will sell well". The reasons for throwing it away are "I'm worried about the generation of insects due to humidity" and "I'm worried about the appearance of storing it in the packing cardboard".

Before deciding whether to leave or throw away the packing cardboard, let's first sort out the advantages and disadvantages of using the packing cardboard for storage. For example, if you don't want to scratch the home appliances, or if the home appliances themselves are large and difficult to substitute with other storage cases, it is convenient to store them in the packing cardboard. On the other hand, storing it in a cardboard box in a damp place can be a good habitat for damp-loving insects. It's a good idea to store it in a well-ventilated place, or store it while considering insect repellent measures. "

Q. From here, I have a question about the case where the packing cardboard is left. For example, will there be a difference in the storage space of a house between storing household appliances such as heaters that are used only in winter in the packing cardboard and storing them without storing them in the packing cardboard?

Mr. Iwasa "If you store it in a cardboard box for packing, you can use the storage space of your house more effectively than if you store it as it is. Since the cardboard box for packing is basically a square shape, it is easy to divide the space and stack it. On the other hand, if you store home appliances without putting them in a box, it is difficult to stack them and store them, so it is easy to create wasted space that cannot be stored.

However, if a large amount of Styrofoam is included as a cushioning material when purchasing a home appliance, it is often much larger than the home appliance in which the cardboard itself was packed. Therefore, you can further expand the storage space of your house by replacing it with another cardboard and storing it. "

Q. If I leave a packing cardboard for home appliances that I use only in a certain season, the cardboard box is empty during the season when I use the home appliances. Is it better to disassemble, fold and store the cardboard box to increase the storage space during that period?

Mr. Iwasa "At first glance, it seems more convenient to fold the cardboard box because it has more storage space. However, in the off-season when cleaning up home appliances, it is necessary to assemble the cardboard again, and it is troublesome to assemble each time. It is not suitable for people. Also, if you put another item in the empty space by folding it or buy a new item, you may lose the original place for home appliances, so it is easy. The idea of ​​folding it should be careful.

On the contrary, those who can manage things well can effectively utilize the space by folding it. At this time, "What do you want to store in the expanded space?" "In the off-season, I will store my home appliances, so what should I do with what I have now?" Let's make a plan until. Even if you force yourself to do something that doesn't suit your personality, it won't last long. It's a good idea to consider your personality and habits when deciding whether to fold it during the on-season. "

Q. The size and storage space of each home varies from home to home. How much storage space and size is appropriate to use a cardboard box to store home appliances? If it's not the right size, why not force it into the packing cardboard?

Mr. Iwasa "There are different storage standards and rules for each household. Regardless of the size of the house, you don't have to try to forcefully store home appliances in the packing cardboard. Rather," Why in the packing cardboard? The motivation is "Do you want to store it?". It is a good idea to decide the rules for using and disposing of the packing cardboard and use it wisely.

It is necessary to pay attention to the case where many packing cardboards are folded and stored because "I may sell the home appliances I use in the future". Even though it is folded, it reduces the storage space in the house. "Are you sure you want to sell it? "Is it a product that sells and is a plus?" ”, And if necessary, leave the packing cardboard.

The same is true for the reason, "Maybe it may be useful when moving." If I have decided to move in the near future, I don't know when "maybe" will come. It's a waste to occupy space with cardboard in the possibility that it may not come forever. Nowadays, if you ask a moving company, you can get cardboard for free, so it is important to divide it easily. "

(Otonanser editorial department)