Spring is around the corner, which means you may be thinking about spring cleaning, decluttering, and purging your home of unwanted items. Your storage unit can often be a catch-all of items you want to procrastinate thinking about, but it may also need a deep cleaning every so often as well. Utilizing your spring cleaning energy for your storage unit can help you feel more organized and prepare for the seasons ahead. Before you throw more items into storage, here are some tasks we think can help spring clean a storage unit.
Take Inventory Of The Unit
Before you start cleaning, it is important to understand what is already inside the unit. Before you begin throwing things out or moving new items in, make a list of what is currently in the unit and in each storage tote. Making this list will make it easier for you to choose what to declutter or remind you what was placed inside the unit. Take inventory to give you a clear picture of the space and set you up for success during spring cleaning.
Start By Removing Trash
While you may not purposely store trash in your storage unit, old documents or decor may end up becoming trash after sitting in your storage unit. Before you reorganize the unit, going through all of your items and making a pile of items that can be trashed and a pile of items that can be donated, will make it easier to limit clutter in the unit. Look at everything in storage and determine what you can part with during spring cleaning.
Remove Summer/Seasonal Items You Will Need Soon
Many renters utilize their storage units for seasonal decor or recreational equipment. When spring cleaning your storage unit, remove items that you will need for the upcoming season before reorganizing bins or shelves. You should also take this opportunity to put away winter clothing, decor, or equipment, putting it in the place where spring or summer items were located. Before completely reorganizing the unit without these items, consider what will be in the storage unit for the next few months.
Eliminate Tripping Hazards
Next, you should focus on the floor of your storage unit, eliminating tripping hazards and creating an easy walkway to access all four corners of the unit. Look closely at boxes, totes, and single items, and determine if raised shelving can be helpful for you. Putting boxes or items on a shelf can help keep the floor clear and clean, while also lowering the risk of damage from flooding, pests, or dust accumulation. Cleaning up the floor and eliminating hazards will not only protect you from injury, but also save fragile items from falling, breaking, and becoming damaged.
Dust And Wipe Down Surfaces
An important part of spring cleaning is dusting surfaces to prevent deterioration. Removing dust and debris during spring cleaning will prevent boxes from breaking down, books from becoming stained or moldy, or ruined photographs or art pieces. The goal of spring cleaning is to completely refresh the space, removing bacteria, mold, or grime that causes the space to look or smell dirty. Wiping down surfaces, dusting, and disinfecting will be the longest part of the process, but it is the most important reason to spring-clean your storage unit.
Relabel Boxes And Totes
Once you have gone through items, decluttered, and cleaned every surface, you can relabel or rearrange boxes and totes. Maybe you have cleared out a bunch of books that resulted in an empty box or tote, which can be used for other items. Relabeling will help everything stay organized and avoid confusion when you access your storage unit in the future. Using removable labels or tape is recommended over writing directly on a box or tote for this reason. If you ever need to make adjustments or add new items to the storage unit, labels or tape make it easier to change things up.
Utilizing Units From 700 Block Storage
700 Block Storage offers easily accessible storage units in an easily accessible facility. Located in Salt Lake City, our facility is modern and secure, so all renters can have peace of mind when working with our company. Each unit in our facility can be accessed by elevator, is clean, and secure. We prioritize quality when it comes to every unit we offer to renters.
Whether you need a storage unit for a short period or if you are being deployed for military service, we can help! 700 Block Storage offers units of different sizes, climate-controlled options, drive-up units, and monthly deals to help you save on storage. Choose your unit size, easily complete your payment online, and start storing almost immediately. Give us a call with any questions or concerns at 385-455-7006.
