Phoenix temperatures are perfect year around for a host of outdoor sports, while colder climate activities are just a short drive away. Young or old, participating in activities such as biking, golf, skiing, and group sports tournaments offers excellent forms of physical fitness, while also helping to relieve stress. At the same time, keeping all of your accompanying sports equipment around your house can present a challenge. In addition to taking up valuable space in your home or garage, these items are more likely to suffer damage or fall into disrepair when not cared for properly. Sports equipment is expensive, and even if you only use it at certain times of the year, you want to make sure it stays in good condition. A Phoenix storage unit is the perfect place to store these items, offering security and convenience at a price that is easily affordable. Sports Equipment Storage Tips Do you enjoy snowshoeing in the winter, golfing in the spring, and maybe hitting up the nearest body of water for some waterskiing in the summer? These are great activities, but they all require an assortment of equipment in order to participate. According to Straighten Up Now, a website that focuses on tips for keeping your home organized, there are three basic places most active families end up storing sports equipment in their home: closets, laundry or mudrooms, and garages or storage sheds. While these areas may prove suitable for sports equipment you are currently using, it is a waste of valuable space to store your off-season sports equipment in your home if you likely will not use any of it in the near future. A Phoenix storage unit allows you to rotate which items you choose to store, providing easy access when you need them, and keeping them out of the way when they are not being used. The following tips for storing sports equipment on Straighten Up Now can be used for maximizing and organizing space in your storage unit: Use shelving to increase your vertical space; Use belt and tie racks to hang items such as tennis rackets or ski poles; Use baskets to keep different types of balls, such as soccer, golf, and tennis balls, organized; Use school-type lockers or larger bins to keep each individual family member’s sports gear together. Storing Sports Safety Equipment When participating in any sport, it is important to have the appropriate safety gear. According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than 250,000 people each year are injured while engaging in sporting activities. Children in particular are at risk, and if you have young athletes in your home participating in school or recreation sporting events, you likely have an abundance of safety equipment you have invested in. When these types of items are left around the house or stuffed into closets or crawl spaces, they can easily become lost and damaged. A Phoenix storage unit provides the perfect place to store the following types of items, ensuring they are safe and in good condition when they are needed: Bicycle and skateboarding helmets and riding gear; Football helmets, cleats, pads, and equipment; Baseball and soccer uniforms, shoes, and pads; Life jackets and water flotation devices. Before placing your sports clothing, gear, or equipment in storage, inspect each item and make sure everything is clean, dry, and free from defects. When removing equipment from storage for use during a particular season, take the appropriate maintenance steps, such as waxing boards or inflating tires, to ensure the best possible results. US Storage Centers 1201 East Cinnabar Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 842-0456
