How to Organize Items in Your Storage Unit
An article provided by Simply Self Storage
After you have taken the time to research, find, and rent a storage unit it is now time to start moving your extra belongings into it. Before you start throwing things from the back of your car into your storage unit stop and think about the mess you might make. If you do not take the time to properly organize your new storage unit you will only be creating a large clutter of items that you will later have to clean up. Getting your storage unit started out in the right direction will save you a lot of time and energy in the future.
The first step to organizing items in your storage unit is cleaning the unit out. This might seem ridiculous but it will make all the difference in the world. Remember, unless your storage facility is brand new people have probably used your storage unit before. It is not uncommon for items to get left behind in an old storage unit and if you do not take the time to clean up you will be mixing your property with the junk left by others.
Even if there is no property it is usually in a new storage unit owner’s best interest to clean the storage unit carefully. This will help you avoid putting your boxes and containers down on spills, dirt, and other messes. The best way to clean a new storage unit is to carefully sweep out all dirt and dust the walls while removing any insect nests or spider webs. When possible try to vacuum the floor and then place protective covering over the floor that will help keep your items safe.
Once your new storage unit has been thoroughly cleaned out you can begin placing larger furniture items and appliances inside of the unit. Always make sure that none of the furniture or appliances are leaned against the wall of the building. Try to keep at least an inch of empty space around the walls of your unit. This will help the air circulate which will help keep your storage area fresh. When all of the furniture and large appliances are in the storage unit cover them carefully with plastic or furniture covers that will help protect them from the elements.
The boxes placed in your storage should all be approximately the same size. This will make it much easier for you to stack boxes initially and then re-stack them later if you ever have to move or remove any items from storage. Make sure all of your boxes are carefully labeled in a detailed manner. You never know when you are going to be taking everything out of storage or are going to need something from storage and without labels you will be playing a very frustrating guessing game. The labels should be on all sides of the box so that you can easily see what you are looking for without having to shift boxes and furniture out of your way.
When you start stacking boxes in the storage unit try to stack them on top of the furniture and appliances whenever possible. This will help you get the most use out of your space. Avoid stacking the boxes too high because you do not want to get injured by falling boxes that have been placed too high for anyone to easily reach. If you are organizing a storage unit that is on your property or you already plan to be accessing frequently place the boxes in a manner that makes them easy for you to access.
After you managed to store everything that you planned to in the storage unit write down a basic inventory list of the number of boxes, furniture items, and appliances that are stored in the unit. Keep this information in a safe place along with any storage insurance policy you have purchased and the contact information for the storage unit company. This information does not have to be extremely detailed but if you do want a detailed list that includes the contents of each box then start keeping an inventory list when you are packing instead of waiting until you move everything into your storage unit.
Owning or renting a storage unit is a great way to get your home in order while keeping track of some of your favorite belongings. With only a little bit of effort and determination you can make sure that your storage unit stays as organized and well maintained as your own, newly uncluttered, home.
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