At some point, many people need to store some extra items in a place other than their home or apartment. But one should avoid putting some items in self-storage in Tucson. Here are a few examples of what you should aim to keep – or not keep – in your storage unit. Furniture, Books, Clothes and Linens: Put These In Your Unit. Items like old tables, chairs, bookcases as well as books, clothing and bedsheets are all hearty enough to stay in a storage unit, particularly in a place like Tucson where summer temperatures can rise above 100º. However, it’s also important to recognize that storing these items properly is key, too. Disassemble furniture to maximize your space and stack heavier items like books on the floor. Lighter items like clothing and bedsheets can be stacked on top, or inside chests or dressers. This will also help you use your storage space more effectively. Combustible, Hazardous or Flammable Materials: Don’t Store These. It’s extremely dangerous to store combustible or flammable items in a storage unit – they could do damage to your unit as well as others should something go wrong. These items include paint, gasoline, fireworks or explosives, oil, grease – even items such as household cleaners and fertilizers pose a risk to you and others. Food: Don’t Store This Item. While canned foods are allowed in some storage units, other items such as perishable meats and produce are not. Pet food should also be avoided as a storage unit item. Should they be kept in a storage unit, it’s likely they’ll attract pests – critters that can cause damage to your stored items. Heating and Cooling Devices: Store, But Do Not Use In Storage. It is illegal to use items like refrigerators, generators, freezers and space heaters in storage units. While you are allowed to store these items, they should not be operable. It is illegal to live inside a storage unit. Plants or Animals: Don’t Store These Items Whether these items are alive or dead, you may not store them in a unit. For more information about what you can store in a storage unit, or to see mor self-storage options in Tucson, contact US Storage Centers today. US Storage Centers 4115 East Speedway Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 442-0010
