How often do you think about your storage space? Probably not very, because, after all, it’s storage, right? It’s set up to be somewhere you can keep things and not have to think about it. But when you finally do go back to add to it, retrieve something or clear it out, you may receive an unpleasant shock. Anything sitting untouched over time will start to show some wear and tear, and your unit deserves a little TLC now and then. Sweep, wipe and protect from the elements All of our storage units in Alhambra are secure and well protected from human intruders, but that doesn’t mean you want to simply leave your things without monitoring them yourself. Dust or dirt will accumulate over time and, depending on what and how you’ve packed, moisture might collect leading to mildew and corrosion. This will damage your property and can spread to the various pieces in your collection. If you’re stowing for the long-term, you’ll want to stop by for a once a year cleaning. Sweep the floor, wipe down furniture and containers, even reorganizing the space as needed when you see boxes have settled or shifted. If you’ve wrapped things in plastic or covered with tarps, check those to see if they’re still holding up. After a certain period of time, they may be in need of changing out and you can take care of it when you come by for your annual check up. Organize so you can navigate The best way to really clean your storage unit is to pull everything out, sweep, mop, wipe things down, check for any rodent or vermin debris, then put everything back. That sounds rather time consuming, for sure, but you can alleviate that with one easy trick. Create space and aisles in one of our Alhambra storage units that allow you to move freely and easily around everything. US Storage Centers in Alhambra has a variety of unit sizes available and can suggest which one is the best for navigating through the space unencumbered. Having a bigger space than what you think you may need is not only good for being able to clean it once in awhile, but for appropriate circulation and climate control. Packing too tight can also make it hard to access your items should you wish to retrieve something or even add something. Give yourself the room in one of your Alhambra storage units to allow yourself options. Make the most of where you store When you rent one of our storage units in Alhambra, you gain more than just a place to stow and forget. With the various options we have available to you, you’ll discover ways to organize your items so you can easily add to them, pull things out and create a storage solution that is more interactive and supportive of your needs. US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
