There are a number of reasons why someone might find themselves needing a self-storage unit, whether it be for personal use or for business use. And while an empty storage unit is full of possibilities, it can sometimes be challenging to determine the best way to store your items to keep them organized and easy to access. Keeping your storage tidy and organized is essential, especially if you plan on accessing it frequently.
We’ve put together a list of some tips and tricks that will help you organize your self-storage to maximize your available space and also help keep your items safe and in great shape!
Keep It Clean
One of the first things that you should do when preparing to move your items into a self-storage unit is to ensure that it is clean. Before you start moving, take the time to give the storage unit a good sweep. This will help remove any dust that may have built up in the corners and will give you a clean footprint to start with. Starting with a clean storage unit is a great way to ensure that your items will be kept clean, and you won’t have to deal with any outside debris that has been tracked in by you or the previous tenant.
Don’t Forget to Label
There is nothing worse than having to look through dozens of boxes to find the item you’re looking for, so taking the time to label everything before storing it can save you a lot of time and effort. If your belongings have been stored in cardboard boxes, then using a black permanent marker is an easy way to label everything without worrying about it fading. Another great option is to use a white label sticker if you don’t want to write directly on the box itself.
Utilize Shelving
Shelving boxes in a storage unit can be a great way to safely keep your belongings off of the ground without having to worry about stacking them on top of one another. When it comes to utilizing shelving, consider what items you might need more frequently, and store those closer to the front of the shelves for easy access.
Another thing to keep in mind is the weight of your boxes. Storing heavy boxes higher up on shelves can cause them to become unsteady, so it is always best to store your heavier items on the shelves closest to the ground and place lighter boxes up higher.
Create A Map
For maximum self-storage organization, creating a map or creating an inventory list of all your items is a great way to keep track of what is in your storage unit, and where exactly it is located. While it might be a bit more time-consuming to do this as you’re storing your items, it can save you time and a lot of effort should you need to find a specific item or box in the future. You can even take this a step further by taking photos of your stored items so you can easily look back and have a visual of where something might be stored.
Store Furniture Upright
When it comes to storing furniture in a self-storage unit, it is always a good idea to disassemble the furniture if is possible to do so and store as much of it upright as possible. Larger furniture pieces can take up a lot of space but storing items vertically can help maximize the height of a storage unit and give you more room for boxes and other personal items. If you are storing furniture pieces that you likely won’t need to access anytime soon, storing them towards the back of your unit can also be helpful, as you won’t have to worry about maneuvering around them to get to your other items.
Self-storage units can be incredibly beneficial for solving both personal and professional storage needs, and these organization tips will help you make the most of your unit and keep all of your belongings tidy and easily accessible.
If you’re looking for a safe, secure indoor storage unit to store your belongings, we’d love to help! Contact us today to learn more about our self-storage options!