A Small Guide to What You Can Keep in Your Self Storage Unit in Carson In 2013, the amount of space taken up by self-storage centers in America totaled 2.3 billion square feet. That is more than 78 square miles, or three times the size of New York’s Manhattan Island. It goes without saying that we Americans love our stuff. We spend and shop and store and accumulate and where does it all go? We run out of room at home and so almost 9% of us move it out to spaces that, if dispersed to all men, women, and children in the U.S., would give everyone 7.3 square feet. But is everything safe to store in these units? Are our billions of square feet of furniture and electronics just as safe as Grandma’s heirlooms, fine art and canned food we have saved for an upcoming zombie apocalypse? Check out this list of what is probably safe to keep in your storage unit: Furniture (depending on the type): Wood could warp, depending on temperature conditions. Be sure to dig deep and use those mad Tetris-like skills in stacking. To keep cushions, etc., looking nice, you may want to wrap them in plastic. Electronics: Wrap them up if you’re worried about moisture in the unit. Seasonal: Ugly Christmas sweaters, anyone? Your grill is okay; just make sure not to store the propane tanks along with it. Collectibles: Consider a climate-controlled unit if you have items made of paper or cardboard, to avoid damage from the elements. Toys, clothes, knick-knacks And a list of what to keep elsewhere: Perishable food: For your doomsday prepping pleasures, only keep canned goods here. Anything flammable, toxic, combustible People: Hopefully, this goes without saying Anything illegal or stolen Fireworks It is always a good idea to check with the Carson self-storage location you are planning to use and ask about their policies on what can and cannot be stored in individual units. Ask about specific items you are unsure about, such as artwork or family items. It is a good idea to keep things raised off of the floor on pallets, just in case of water leaks. Call or visit us today to learn more about our storage solutions! The Storage Company 23529 Figueroa Street Carson, CA 90745 (424) 888-3608
