Our 5 Top Self Storage Tips

Our 5 Top Self Storage Tips

Want to get the most from your self storage unit? In short here are our top 5 tips.

1. Clean

No-one wants to open their storage unit and discover a rancid smell! How do you know what is causing it and where it is. This is the stuff of nightmares. Make sure you thoroughly clean everything before packing it away. This is especially true of things like kitchen items, cleaning all food remnants before packing and storing is essential.

2. Label

Each box should have a clear label showing its contents. If you need to retrieve something quickly this will save lots of time and stress. You’ll be able to find what you’re looking for quickly and easily. Another tip is to load items you’re most likely to need last so they are closer to the door and not obstructed by other boxes and items.

3. Correct Packing Materials

Make sure your precious belongings are safe in storage by using the right packing materials. This could be a mix of different things like newspapers and bubble wrap. Some of our customers swear by using a mix of bubble wrap, towels and bedding to protect their precious and delicate items.

4. Flat Pack

If you are able flat pack large, bulky and heavy items. This will make it easier to transport to your storage unit, to manoeuvre once in there and move onto their final home in the future. They will also take up less space and could mean you need a smaller unit, saving you money.

5. Inventory

We all think we’ll just remember what we have placed in storage but often we just don’t. It’s easy to forget when you’re not seeing and using your belongings every day. It’s useful to create an inventory of your storage unit so you can quickly identify where items are and save yourself time searching endlessly.

If you have any of your own tips you’d like to share with us, we’d love to hear from you.