How to Store household items the right way using self storage units

Storage solutions are great for keeping items safe but that doesn't mean you can use it as a dump all. These are some ways to keep your belongings safe


Whether you are an exchange student looking to go home for the summer and not pay rent, or you are a just someone moving seasonal items out of your home to make room for the guests you'll be entertaining during the holidays. There are many reasons for you to be moving household items into self storage units. The most common one being, you’re moving to a new home and there are some things you’re not sure if you want to get rid of and are not all that easy to bring with you to the new place.

Here are our top tips to help you store household items such as mattresses.

Cleaning


There are many reasons why you should clean everything before storing it. First of all, you will not be visiting this place often and it will remain closed, airtight for days, probably months. The foul smells and progression of mold or bacteria are going to be unimaginable when you do visit and no, the facility is not to blame for that. What happens in the unit is nobody’s headache but yours and your belongings might suffer serious damage if you don’t take the extra steps to clean and sanitize them thoroughly before moving them into storage.

The cleaning rule applies to everything. Dry clean your winter coats; make sure your electronics are wiped clean with an alcohol-based spray. Dusting books and artwork is a great way to protect them. Cushions, sofas and mattresses need to be vacuumed and air-dried to ensure that they are usable afterwards.

Protect your belongings


Storage solutions are great for keeping your personal belongings safe but that doesn't mean you can use it as a dump all. There are many ways you can damage your belongings even by just leaving them inside the storage unit for months. We recommend taking special care of the items you put in storage by wrapping them in plastic bags. This is a great way of ensuring that dust, moisture or other environmental factors don’t damage your precious belongings.

We also recommend taking the time to research the facility and picking the right storage unit for your belongings. A storage facility that provides temperature control is great and on top of that, we recommend having the storage units insured so that you don’t have to worry about theft.
If you’re living in stoke on Trent, UK, Super storage a great facility that provides it, customers, with top-notch security features and a variety of storage options. The facility is insured and its security detail is unrivalled. The location is accessible for anyone living in the midlands and there are many great features such as 24/7 access and CCTV surveillance.   

Labelling


Once you have cleaned all your belongings and found the right storage facility it is not time to start packing. The packing is very important because there is a lot that can happen to your belonging on the way to the storage facility. Take the time to label all the fragile items and use bubble wrap to add an extra layer of protection.

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