Alhambra storage units are a useful way to store the items that you don’t want, or can’t, keep in your home. For people who travel and those between moves, they’re a great place to keep furniture and other heavy items safe from theft and damage. Let’s be real here: loading and unloading a storage unit isn’t fun. It’s long, physically stressful work. It can be tempting to rush through these processes by loading many items into boxes or trying to move them faster, but be careful. Your body can only lift and carry certain weights. Know your limit and avoid injuries by enlisting others to help you move your stuff. You Can Drive Right Up to Storage Units in Alhambra Carrying heavy items long distances is stressful on your arms, back, and legs. Fortunately, you can drive right up to many of our Alhambra storage units, which means you don’t have to carry your boxes far after taking them out of your vehicle. Lift with your Legs Knowing how to safely lift heavy boxes is important for your back health. When you lift a heavy box, bend your knees to lower your body, then extend your legs again to stand with the box. Do not lean forward to lift a box – this puts stress on your back, rather than your legs, to lift the box. Lifting boxes should be done like squatting. Team Lifting Redistributes the Weight When a box or item is too heavy to lift on your own, have a friend help you. When you team lift, you distribute the weight of the item among all the lifters, reducing the stress on each lifter’s body. If you cannot carry a heavy item and see where you are moving, enlist another friend to be your “spotter” who guides you into the storage unit safely. Back Braces Can Reduce Stress on your Back when Loading Alhambra Storage Units Another way to reduce the stress on your back when you lift heavy items it to use a back brace. This is a belt that goes around your lower back, keeping you in a healthy posture while lifting and carrying heavy objects. Use Tools to Help you Fill your Storage Unit US Storage Centers offers moving carts to help our tenants move items into their Alhambra storage units. If you need to use a cart, use it. This can make it much easier to move heavy items into and out of your unit. Safety Comes First at Storage Units in Alhambra You should never sacrifice your health or safety in an effort to fill your storage unit faster. Take the time you need to lift and carry every box and item into your unit without hurting yourself. For help filling your storage unit, speak with one our US Storage Centers’ friendly staff members. Call or visit our facility of Alhambra storage units today online or in person to learn more about what we offer and how we can help you. US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
