With the summer coming to an end and the cold weather starting to approach, you know it’s time to prepare for the upcoming season. It’s time to store golf clubs, kayaks, and everything else you need for the months ahead. One great way to save on storing these things is to rent a storage unit that is fully equipped to store all your summer gear. A storage unit for equipment is a safe, secure place to store your things so they’ll last through the entire year. Here are some helpful tips on putting your summer equipment into a storage unit that will keep it safe for the long haul.
Storage Unit
The first step to taking care of your equipment properly is to find the perfect storage unit. When looking for a unit, it’s a great idea to think about all the equipment or items you want to be stored for the year. Do you have sports equipment? Are you storing kayaks, ATVs, or any other kind of large items? That way, you know how large of a storage unit you will need to store all your items comfortably. Another thing to consider is if you would like a heated or non-heated storage unit, heated units are perfect if you are concerned about your items being too cold during the winter months.
Storage facility security is also important when choosing a unit. You want to ensure that the facility has security features to ensure your unit is safe from harm. These features could be security cameras, fenced-in facilities, and computerized gate access.
If you already have a unit, that’s great! You already have the first step done.
Make a List
Next, figure out how many items you’ll need to keep in the storage unit and make sure to write down each item you are storing away. That way, if you are ever looking for something or when next year comes around, you will know everything that is in the storage unit. Also, when you are ready next year to take things out of the unit, you can check off each item as you take them out, so you know that everything you stored away is there.
Dry & Clean
Keeping your equipment clean and dry is essential to minimizing damage to your gear. Summer is notorious for extremely hot and humid conditions, so you need to ensure your items stay clean and dry. Using a mild soap and water to wash your items down and completely rinse them off is a great way to make sure your gear stays clean and ready to go when you need it. Likewise, using a mild detergent to wash your gear will also help keep the gear cleaner and more efficient. Keep in mind that any cleaning solutions you use should be soap and water-based.
Organized
When storing your summer equipment, you also need to keep your items organized. Don’t simply toss anything in a container. Make sure you label everything and place sizes on the containers to make it easier to locate things. Keeping things organized and within easy reach will reduce the amount of time you have to spend searching for your gear when summer starts next year.
Now you have all the tips and tricks for storing away your summer equipment and items for the summer so you can be prepared when the time comes.
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