Safety Tips: Long-Term Mini storage
If you’re looking for a secure and convenient option to store your belongings over a long period of time, mini-storage facilities are the perfect solution. Knowing how to safely store your items can help ensure they are kept safe, whether you’re moving, downsizing or travelling for a long time. We will give you valuable advice on how to effectively store all your items in mini-storage units for the long haul, giving you peace ofmind and maintaining the condition of the things that are most important to your family – more bonuses.
Prior to storing items in mini-storage units, make sure they have been thoroughly cleaned and prepared. Furniture, clothes, appliances and other items should be cleaned and dried to avoid mildew and mold. To save storage space, it is best to disassemble the furniture. This will protect fragile parts and allow you to store them safely.
Dust covers and plastic sheets are great for protecting furniture, mattresses, large items, etc. from accumulation of dust. This extra protection layer helps to maintain cleanliness in your possessions while they are stored for a long time.
Choose Climate-Controlled Units: Opt for climate-controlled mini storage units, especially if you plan to store temperature-sensitive items or live in an area with extreme weather conditions. Climate control regulates humidity and temperature, protecting you from damage.
When storing your items, use appropriate packaging to keep them safe. Wrap fragile items or those that are likely to break in packing paper or bubble wrap, then place them into sturdy boxes. To cushion and fill in the empty spaces, use packing peanuts or newspapers.
Protect your items from possible water damage by elevating them using shelving or pallets. You can also cover the items you are protecting with tarps and cloths. This will provide extra protection against dust, spills, etc.
Keep Accessibility. Even when storing your things for long periods, you must maintain access to them. Organise your unit in a strategic way, using clear pathways to facilitate identification and labeling all boxes. You should keep items which you need access to more often in the front part of your mini storage unit.