Understanding Storage Rules

If you have a lot of clutter and you need to get your home cleaned up fast, a good trick is to use a self-storage unit. You can move a lot of your belongings to the unit so you can tidy up your home without stuffing things in closets or shoving them under the bed. You can then focus on cleaning your home and deal with sorting the self-storage unit later. Here are things to keep in mind.

Be Careful About What Goes In The Unit

Don't put any food or anything wet in the storage unit. If you do, the food could attract bugs and the wet items could start to mold. Your clothing and other items could be damaged or musty when you take them out. You don't want to toss everything, including trash, in the unit. Instead, throw out things you don't want and only store items to sort through later when you have time to decide what to do with them. Since you'll need to rent a storage unit for at least a month, that gives you time to sort things before you bring them back home. Sorting and tossing keeps your home from turning into a cluttered mess again.

Protect Your Things With Boxes

Plastic trash bags are convenient for stuffing in clothing and other items, but it's better to use boxes. Boxes stack neatly in a self-storage unit. This keeps your things protected when you pack up fragile dishes or decor items. Consider buying several moving boxes so you can pack things up properly to survive being transported and left in a storage unit for a few weeks or longer. Putting things in boxes and taping them shut also keeps out pests like spiders.

Rent A Unit That Provides Room For You To Work

You can rent a small self-storage unit that's like a big closet, but if you want to sort through your clutter, you'll probably want a larger unit. It may be best to do your sorting in the storage unit rather than bring your clutter back home to do it or you may never get around to it. You could set up boxes for trash, things to donate, and things to bring home and then deal with each box every time you leave the unit. After a few trips, you may finally have conquered your clutter and won't need your storage unit any longer. However, if you need a unit for the long term in order to keep your home tidy, you might want to downsize to a smaller unit and organize your belongings well to maximize the space.

To learn more, visit a self-storage facility in your area.