How To Properly Store & Organize Your Storage Unit

12/8/2020

A prime example of what can happen if you don't take the time to organize your storage unit!

For many people, storing items at your house can lead to a messy and cluttered area. A great solution for this is to consider using a storage unit so you can keep your house organized and clean. However, sometimes when people make the choice to utilize a storage unit, the storage unit becomes the messy and cluttered area, essentially not fixing the root issue!

So in this article, you will find some tips and tricks to keep your storage unit organized and tidy by properly storing your belongings.

First things first, you want to make sure you pick the right size of storage unit. Here at Wellborn Self Storage, we offer a variety of sizes to fit your needs. Our smallest unit is 5x10’ and our largest size of unit is 10x10’, however we also have 10x15’ and 10x20’ size units as well. Talk to one of our knowledgeable staff members if you need help picking the perfect storage unit, we are happy to help!

Cleaning your items is crucial before you store them in your storage unit. For example, furniture should be cleaned and covered with old sheets, blankets or plastic wrap to protect from dust and moisture. Lawn mowers, or any gas engines need to be drained and cleaned well to ensure that any clothing or furniture soaks up any moisture in the air from these items.

Take inventory of everything you store in your unit. This will ensure you don’t spend time frantically wondering about where you put your mother’s paintings or your prized coin collection. Having an online spreadsheet with all the items you stored is a great way to keep your mind at ease while storing all of your belongings.

Place items that you know you will not need for a long time in the back of your storage unit. For example, a table and chairs that won’t be needed until you move into your next house. However, if you are storing some winter clothes that you will need in a few months, think about storing them closer to the entrance so they are more accessible.

Another tip is to pack your unit properly by placing larger and heavier boxes at the back and on the ground. This allows you to then stack boxes on top of each other, saving you a ton of space. Also, label each box so you know exactly what’s inside each one of them, making it easy and effortless to find what you need.

Consider having a path that you can use to get to the back of your storage unit. This will help you if you need to get something you placed in the back without having to climb over and possibly break something. Some people also draw out a map of where everything is inside, such a great idea.

We hope these tips and tricks can help you keep your storage unit clean and organized. Did we forget anything in this article that you would like to add? Give us a message on Facebook or Instagram! We’d be happy to hear your suggestions!

26 Comments

Chris Pederson link

3/26/2021 03:27:53 pm

I'll be sure to clean all of my belongings before I put them in storage. I'd hate to see everything after a couple of months if I didn't clean them first. They would be really gross and I'd probably throw most of it away.

Thomas Clarence link

5/19/2021 11:21:10 am

I like the tip you shared about placing items you don't need in the back of your storage unit. I am going to be renting a storage unit next month. Placing items I don't need in the back will help me keep the unit organized.

Eve Mitchell link

6/28/2021 08:07:19 am

My husband and I are downsizing next month, so we are hoping to get a storage unit to store some of our furniture until we can find a space for it. I love your tip about having an online inventory so you are never left wondering. We will definitely be looking for a nice storage unit for us to use!

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7/8/2021 01:10:33 am

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Beverly Minyard link

7/13/2021 11:34:46 am

I really like the idea of having a map to show where everything that you have is in your storage unit. My wife has a small business that has grown a lot recently so I want to get her a storage unit to keep her products in so she has more room in her office. Having a map that says where every product is and a path so that we can easily get to everything is a great idea to help stay organized and efficient.

Chance Cook link

8/24/2021 06:45:47 am

I have a ton of things I need to get rid of, but they're too sentimental. I guess if I have to do it though, I can spend time cleaning everything before storing them away. That will hopefully keep them all in great condition when I have space for everything some day.

Braden Bills link

10/21/2021 08:23:46 am

I want to make sure that I organize my storage unit properly, but I'm not sure how to go about it. It makes sense that I would want to ensure that I get plenty of boxes. That seems like a great way to make organization a lot easier.

John Carston link

11/5/2021 10:01:22 pm

I like how you mentioned that great solution for messy and cluttered area is to consider using a storage unit. My uncle mentioned to me that he and his friend are planning to have a self-storage unit for business purposes and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that they can consult a well-known storage unit services as they can answer all their inquiries.

John link

1/13/2022 11:54:41 pm

It's great that you elaborated on the importance of your storage being organize carefully. I have a cousin who is looking for a self-storage container that he will use for storing business products and asked if I have any idea what is the best options for him. I wanted to thank you for your explanation about the importance of consulting a self-storage containers company and I'll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if he consults one.

Jeff Carbine link

2/3/2022 11:31:29 pm

I never knew that cleaning your things is vital before you store them in your capacity unit. I never thought that it would be like this, I'll share this with my aunt. Thank you for the information about storage.

Eli Richardson link

3/9/2022 09:03:14 am

I'm so glad you explained how to find a storage unit that fits our needs and the best way to organize it! A few days ago, my wife and I realized we're wasting a lot of space by keeping old boxes and documents. We think it'd be wise to find a storage unit to keep our stuff safe and make extra room in our home, so we'll look into it! We appreciate your insight on storage units and how to find the right-sized one!

3/10/2022 06:56:28 pm

It really helped when you said that organizing your products can help you gather more space. My brother is seeking for a storage unit to utilize for business supplies and asked if I had any suggestions for the best possibilities for him. I wanted to thank you for explaining the necessity of using a storage rental service, and I'll make sure to inform him that it will be much better if he does.

3/10/2022 08:15:50 pm

I never knew that properly arranging your products can save additional space. My brother is seeking a heated storage unit to use for storing business supplies and asked if I had any suggestions for him. I wanted to thank you for explaining the necessity of using a storage rental service, and I'll make sure to inform him that it will be much better if he does.

3/11/2022 05:09:34 pm

It really helped when you said that arranging your products properly can provide additional space. My brother is seeking a self-storage place to use for storing business supplies and asked if I had any suggestions for him. I wanted to thank you for explaining the necessity of using a self-storage rental service, and I'll make sure to inform him that it will be much better if he does.

3/18/2022 05:47:08 pm

It's awesome that this article talked about the importance of knowing the right size of the storage to prevent future problems. My best friend is seeking storage to use for business products and asked if I had any suggestions for the finest possibilities for him. I wanted to thank you for explaining the necessity of using a storage rental service, and I'll make sure to inform him that it will be much better if he does.

Victoria Addington link

3/24/2022 05:37:15 am

I liked how you pointed out that cleaning your belongings is critical prior to storing them in your storage unit. I am looking for a perfect storage unit where I can safely store my collectibles. I will make sure to clean them all before storing them.

3/25/2022 07:57:56 am

I'm glad that you talked about considering constructing a trail leading to the back of your storage unit. One of my parents' friends needs to know this article because they are trying to find specific information about it in a couple of days. Thank you for the tips about self-storage units.

kate hansen link

4/14/2022 01:11:39 pm

It's good to know that it is crucial to clean your items before putting them in a storage unit. My brother was telling me last night about how he and his wife cleaned out their basement that they have been using as storage, and want to put some stuff into a unit. I'll make sure to pass this information along to them once they find a storage unit to rent.

Max Jones link

6/23/2022 01:37:08 pm

Thanks for the info about storage units. My brother needs to put belongings into storage. I'll share this info about storage units with my brother.

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7/5/2022 02:56:33 pm

This was lovely to reead

Jessie Holloway link

11/4/2022 12:28:32 pm

I love how you emphasize the importance of getting the right sized storage unit. My sister just downsized house and she doesn't have room for all of her and her kid's things anymore. She's been thinking about renting a self-storage unit to put that extra stuff in.

Steve Smith link

1/20/2023 10:47:10 pm

I like the tip you gave that having a proper organizing procedure could help have a proper storage space. A few nights ago, my friend informed me he was looking for a self-storage that he would use as storage for his apparel business products. He asked if I had any thoughts on the best option to consider. I appreciate your explanation about the importance of consulting a self-storage service. I'll tell him it will be much better if he consults one.

Daisy James link

3/22/2023 03:16:30 pm

It was helpful when you said that it is crucial to clean items before putting them in storage. My sister and her husband plan on moving into my basement apartment in the summer, and they are planning on putting some of their furniture in a storage unit until they can find a home to move into. I'll pass these tips along to them once they find a unit to rent so they can know how to keep it organized.

Henry Killingsworth link

4/5/2023 12:25:29 pm

You made a good point when you explained that you should take inventory of the items you place in a storage unit. I would think that it would be a good idea to place items in plastic totes as much as possible when organizing a storage unit. Keeping items in plastic totes could be a good way to keep your storage unit organized and easy to access.

Pankaj Sharma link

9/17/2023 02:08:18 pm

Thank you for this useful information.

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10/25/2023 12:30:26 am

I learned a lot from this post. Good job in making the information accessible and interesting.

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