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8 Must Know Self Storage Tips to Keep Your Items Safe and Secured
Take advantage of the pallets
It is important to keep your items off the floor. When renting the unit, you cannot guarantee that rain or the melting snow won’t find its way into the unit or that an accidental spillage from the adjacent unit won’t soak its way into your unit and damage your valued possession.
When it comes to stowing your items in a storage unit, you don’t have to gamble or take that risk. If your belongings are on a pallet and up off the floor, you will not only protect it from possible damages but will also encourage the flow of air within the unit, which is still a good thing.
Plan for the changes in temperature
There are some items that do not like the heat or the cold and should not be placed in the unit or should either be well insulated or double wrapped before storage. Items like old photos, vinyl records, electronics and the likes will come out a little less awesome if they are not properly stored. Even if the temperature around you is favorable at the moment, you have to plan ahead of time and store your valuable possessions properly to avoid deterioration or damages. Check out our climate-controlled units so you don’t have to worry about temperature changes anymore.
Invest in a strong, durable but small lock
Sure, most storage facilities have security in them, but that does not guarantee 100% safety against theft or break-in. adding a padlock will help to jack up the security around your unit, but you’ll need to add a strong padlock that can withstand all weather conditions. You also have to be sure that you’ve selected a small padlock with a short arm that is impossible for a bolt cutter to slide its way in and slice the padlock open.
Label your stuff properly
Even though you know all the items, you are keeping inside the unit, that won’t stops you from opening random boxes and searching for your stuff till you find what you’re looking for six months time or a year when you need it back. The best way to avoid such time-consuming search is to label your stuff both the hidden and the obvious. You can also create a checklist of your items and hang it behind the door to tell you where each items might be.
Wrap up all that you can
Before you stow your items in a storage unit, wrap them in using the industrial plastic wrap. With that, you can be sure that your items are tightly sealed up, and won’t collect creepy crawlies, dust or water that can cause damages while the item is doing its time in the unit. You can check the market and purchase large rolls of plastic wrap to stow your stuff.
Observe your weather condition
Irrespective of the area you reside, the weather condition of your area can change within a very short period of time. This is a more reason why you need to plan ahead, especially if you intend to move large or heavy items between the storage unit and your vehicle. You need to consider carrying along your gloves, grippy shoes, sand, cat litter or spare sheets of plywood for freeze prone areas to make it easy for you to access or unload your items.
Protect your storage unit
While you care about keeping the items you store in the unit safely; you also have to be concerned about protecting the storage unit itself. This may come with a heavy price tag or fines for scarring the unit but your valuable items really worth the investment. If you rent a storage unit to store your household furniture or for your business, consider lining the unit walls with collapsed boxes or plastic sheets to catch the sprays and glue drips and protect the walls and your items from scratches.
Bring out your Tetris skills
Even if you have the smallest storage unit, you will be surprised at what it can hold if you use your storage space wisely. To utilize your storage space, you’ll have to pack your items and lay them up to the ceiling. Lay plywood across several boxes as you stack up to the boxes in layers, up and up to the ceiling.
The plywood in the layers will help to divert pressure away from the tops of the boxes and help to stabilize the layers, thereby keeping everything safe. You also have to plan ahead and decide what goes into the unit first and what you would load last into the storage unit. For items that you would probably access more frequently, it is ideal to put them last into the unit (near the door). You can also create a clear path from the middle of the unit to the back as will aid your movement and the ease of gaining access to all the items you put into the unit.
Conclusion
You can always free up the spaces around your home and stow your valuable possessions in a self-storage unit. However, you need to plan ahead otherwise you may be preparing to throw your valuable items down the drain. By following the tricks and tips above, you will be able to make the most out of your rented storage unit and stow your belongings without the fear of theft, insect infestations or damages.
If you have any question or require assistance, feel free to talk to one of our self-storage professionals, and we would be glad to help.
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