Humans tend to collect stuff and sentimental items as they go through their lives, but not all of these items can be put in a storage unit. Properly storing items that don’t fit in your home or that make the space feel clutters can help make your daily life more comfortable. Storage units are flexible and can hold a large amount of your belongings, but what items can you store? The possibilities are endless when it comes to storage units, but this blog will help answer the question, ‘What items can I put in a storage unit?’
No matter the size or number of items you need to store, 700 Block Storage has a unit for you. With multiple sizes and climate-controlled spaces, your items will be safe from damage and neglect. All of the items listed in the blog can be stored in units at our facility.
Couches, Beds, Dressers, And More
Furniture of any size is one of the most common categories of items that are put in storage units. Whether they don’t fit your home design anymore or they are taking up too much space, furniture can be put in a storage unit. Beds, dressers, couches, chairs, tables, nightstands, and more can all fit easily in a larger unit.
Furniture that is made of wood or metal needs to be stored in a climate-controlled storage unit. Climate-controlled units help to lower humidity which can cause mold/rotting wood or rust on metal furniture. 700 Block knows how important your furniture is to you, so our units will help stop the items from deteriorating prematurely.
Seasonal Items
Your storage needs will change with different seasons of life. As you meet new milestones, change living situations, or celebrate different holidays, your home will need different items. Decorating for holidays, or as people move out of the home, these items can be put in a storage unit.
Seasonal items you can contain in your storage unit include:
- Winter coats
- Seasonal clothes and shoes
- Christmas trees
- Patio Furniture
- Decorations
- Sporting equipment (skis, snowboards, sleds, or tubes, life jackets, water skis, soccer balls, etc.)
Collectibles And Memorabilia
As you travel and go about your normal life, you will collect items and memorabilia that are important to you. Kick-knacks and other small items can be put in a box or wrapped with packing materials inside a storage unit. Dishes, handcrafted items, records, and documents are all susceptible to damage. Finding a quality storage unit and packing them up properly will help keep these items looking new for longer.
Electronics
Electronics of any kind can be put in a storage unit. Large and small electronics can take up space in your home, so when you are not using them, you should put them in a storage facility. TVs, gaming consoles, computers, printers, DVD players, and laptops are all allowed in storage units.
Vehicles
Depending on the storage facility and the size of your unit you may be able to store a small vehicle. Smaller cars or trucks can be stored on the ground units at 700 Block Storage. These units can be helpful for those in the military or students who are moving away to school. Storing a vehicle takes up a lot of space, so you may not be able to store larger items inside the same unit.
Ground units are available in small numbers at our Salt Lake storage facility. This makes it easy to access your unit and use the vehicle when you need it.
What Can Not Be Stored In A Storage Unit?
While multiple items can be stored in a unit, it is essential to know what items should never be kept in storage units. There are a variety of categories and items that should not be kept in your storage unit. Here are some examples of items that are forbidden to be stored in self-storage units.
- Perishable items like food
- Fertilizer
- Firearms
- Paint
- Animals
- Plants
- Money
- Tires
- Stolen property
- Hazardous materials
- Dead or living organisms of any kind
Storage Options From 700 Block
When you store your personal belongings with 700 Block Storage you can rest assured that your items are in the best hands. Our storage units work well for students studying abroad, military families or personnel, or those moving to a new place. 700 Block Storage has the most modern facility in Salt Lake City, UT, and can serve hundreds of people with proper storage for all different items. If you want to protect your items and store any of the approved items in our storage facility, reach out to our team by calling 385-455-7006.
