It is best to keep your belongings safe and secure. While most of your possessions will be fine, there is no need to worry. However, self-storage always comes with the risk that items might get damaged or lost. You can keep your valuables safe by finding a safer way to store jewelry, family heirlooms, art, and other valuable items.

You will want to be careful about how you pack your belongings, especially if they are in transit. It’s impossible to predict when or if you might need access to your unit during storage. So organize everything, so it’s easy. You can store items you are most likely to use in the front while keeping things that you won’t need for a while in your back.

Think vertically. Don’t crowd things at the bottom. Instead, stack your items vertically. You can leave a path from the front to the back of the unit Arizona Storage so that everything is easily accessible. You can prevent things from being damaged by adequately packing and wrapping them. Cover furniture with moving pads or blankets (not plastic which can trap moisture and cause mildew and mold), and box small items up. You should wrap fragile items in packing paper and store them in a stable place.

You should check to ensure your homeowner’s or renters’ insurance covers personal stored property. You may be able to add it to your existing insurance or buy a separate storage insurance plan through either the storage company or the insurance company. You can have additional protection in case of an emergency. This is especially important since you likely wouldn’t bother storing the items in your unit if they weren’t valuable.

You should avoid storing anything that might spoil in your unit. Rotten food or plants can attract rodents and bugs to your team, which could also attract them and create foul odors. It is still challenging to move things into storage. Ask a friend or family member for assistance if you are lifting heavy items or stacking them high. The second set of hands can make the process more efficient and less risky.

You should be careful about who has access to your unit. Use your best judgment and never let anyone into your team without confirming that you are comfortable with them handling your belongings. People with bad intentions can have much to gain from storage units or the items inside them. You shouldn’t allow anyone to enter your storage unit unless you trust the person. 

As with the previous advice, you should be careful when securing your team. If your storage company requires that you supply your lock for security reasons, it’s worth spending a bit more to purchase a strong safety that isn’t easily broken into. Even storage facilities with cameras and staff on-site can’t prevent everything from happening. So make sure you lock your storage unit so you won’t have to worry.

Store smartly. These self-storage tips will ensure you have the best storage experience and that your belongings are safe and sound until you need them. It will be worth it.