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How to Keep a Storage Unit Clean

How to Keep a Storage Unit Clean

There are many reasons why it is necessary to clean your storage unit properly. For one, cleaning your storage unit provides you with the chance to identify things that you do not need anymore and, therefore, can reduce unnecessary clutter. It also makes sorting through the items easier since you will be able to recognize items by their specific container. Another advantage is that cleaning your storage unit makes you more organized and efficient.

 

So what are all the important things you need to do in order to get that perfectly organized storage unit? Below you will find helpful tips on how to clean & organize your storage unit.

 

Getting Started

When you are getting started, it’s a good idea to try and get a rough idea of what is in the storage unit and how you are going to organize the items once they are sorted through. Figure out how you want the storage unit to look and function so when you get to the organizing, you know exactly what you need to do as well as what items you are planning on keeping.

 

The next thing you need to do is pick an area where you think is an excellent place to start, so you can quickly grab items and open the boxes to see what’s in them and can add them to your inventory list you had started earlier. If it’s a big job, make sure you get help from family and friends to ensure the job gets done with ease instead of being complicated and stressful.

 

Sort & Organize

Now is the time to start taking everything out, as we talked about above. The best way to sort things out is to use the three categories: keep, sell, and throw away. This helps remove unnecessary clutter of items that you really don’t need anymore and keeps your storage unit more organized.

 

Once you have sorted your items, you should plan how to organize them. One way you can organize your items is to place them in compartments that are labelled. By doing this, you will be able to locate a specific item quickly instead of searching for a particular thing over again. By organizing your storage items in an organized fashion, you can ensure that they will be able to be properly stored when you plan to take them out of your unit or plan to rearrange them.

 

Cleaning the Unit

Once your items are sorted, you can start cleaning up your unit by removing debris, dirt, and debris. This can be done using a feather duster, or you can always use dry rags or newspapers. Once you are finished cleaning, make sure to collect all the garbage bags and items you wish to get rid of so you can throw them away properly.

 

It will no longer take you hours to search for that one item; you will find it easier now that your unit is clean and organized.

 

Are you looking for a new storage unit? Contact Alliston Self Storage today!