We all need to store our belongings whether at home, the office or work and for a variety of reasons. The "stuff" we accumulate over time is never used continuously but the value we have invested in our possessions as well as the use of them when we need is extremely great. Storing possessions at our home or work is the first thing we all do until the time comes when we need something extra; there are any number of reasons for needing extra storage space; moving home, lack of space at home or work, specialist items that need extra care and security, new arrivals or simply looking to clear out the loft or garage to make things less cluttered.
Renting storage space is cheap and convenient with specialist security and on-site supervision as well as being able to access our belongings when we need to but without having creating a mess at home or work.
To help you get the most out of your storage rental and to protect your belongings here are some useful tips to follow.
Use Pallets and Tarpaulins to Protect your Belongings
Raising your furniture and belongings off a concrete floor is a good idea when using rental storage as you removing your possessions from any potential water risk; a storage rental may not have heat or climate control and the floor may become damp which in turn will create conditions for mold and rot to take place with your belongings. For the same reason, covering items with a tarpaulin is recommended to ensure they are kept free of dust and insects and rodents who may find a home in unprotected items.
Ventilation
Make sure you allow for proper ventilation of your stored items; packing every cubic centimeter of your storage unit or blocking vents is a great way of creating the right conditions for moisture to accumulate and wreak damage on your belongings. Leave an inch or two between stored items and the walls of your storage unit which will allow the air to circulate and diminish the build-up of moisture.
Think Security
Pack your valuable items in unmarked storage boxes and stack these at the rear of your storage unit. Thieves will try to steal no matter how good the security of any storage location but you can minimize the risk by not making their job easy. Marking your storage boxes with valuables is a sure fire way of pointing out the attractive items to opportunist thieves while keeping them at the rear of the unit will make them work to find where your valuables are stored and they are not going to have the time to do this.
Use Cotton Sheets for Protection
Wrap soft furnishings such as mattresses in cotton sheets and covers rather than using cardboard and plastic. Cardboard will absorb moisture and plastic covers will trap condensation, both of which will lead to mildew and mold occurring. Cotton sheets allow the air to breath and circulate and this dispels moisture and damp.
These are just a few tips that will help you get the most out of your rental storage and protect your possessions.
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