When you get a storage unit, it is very important to make sure that you properly load and unload your items. One of the biggest mistakes storage unit users make is not loading their storage unit in an efficient and safe way. If you do not properly load your storage unit in the first place, you could have a serious problem on your hands when it comes time to unload everything. For instance: If heavy items are stored on top of light or fragile items, your belongings could be crushed. Putting heavy items on the top of a stack of boxes makes it more likely that the stack of boxes could fall over in the storage unit, which could result in your belongings being broken. When there are boxes that you would like to access frequently, and those boxes are placed on the bottom of a stack, it can make accessibility of these boxes impossible. Many times storage unit users do not leave room for themselves to maneuver inside their storage unit - they simply pack their boxes in the unit to fill all of the space, which can make accessing boxes that are in the back and towards the bottom a challenge. Furthermore, it can be dangerous to overload a storage unit. Being efficient when you are loading your belongings into your storage unit can save you time and frustration in the future when it comes time to unload everything. How Can You Be More Efficient With Your Storage Unit? There are many things that you can do to improve the efficiency of the storage unit loading process. One of the best ways to do this is to plan ahead before you even get to your storage unit. For example, when you pack up your car, truck or moving van with items that are destined for your storage unit, pack the light items and things you want to have access to into the vehicle first. Then place the larger items and the items that you do not want to access as frequently into the vehicle last. This way when you get to the storage unit and you unload your items, you will be loading your heaviest items and items that you are not interested in accessing into your storage unit first. The lighter items and items that you want to access frequently will be loaded last. Taking the time to figure out what items can be inaccessible and which ones need to be accessible before these items are even packed into your vehicle to take to the storage unit will save you a ton of time when you are actually at the location and ready to load your unit. When it comes to loading and unloading a storage unit, organization is key, and being organized starts well before you even get to the storage unit facility. Renting Your Space at Alhambra US Storage Centers in Alhambra offers a variety of different sized storage unit end flexible leasing options. Whether you are moving, have had a life change, or need to declutter your life, please feel free to reach out to us today! US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
