Once you rent your Phoenix storage unit, the next step is filling it with your things. Phoenix storage units with US Storage Centers can be large or small, but they all have a few things in common. These include climate control, an individual alarm in each unit, and 24-hour surveillance. They also require some physical effort on the part of their tenants to fill and empty, although US Storage Centers does make this process easier by providing elevators and moving carts. When it’s time to fill or empty your storage unit, wearing the right clothing is key to keeping yourself comfortable and safe. Use the guidelines below to plan your outfit for moving day. Non-restrictive Clothing Although you don’t want to wear anything that’s so baggy it’s falling off your body, you also don’t want to wear an outfit that’s so tight that it keeps you from moving the way you need to move when you’re lifting and carrying heavy objects. Try bending over and doing a squat in the pants you plan to wear on moving day. If you can’t do these comfortably, choose another pair. Practical, Sturdy, Closed-toe Shoes Open toe shoes do not belong in a self-storage facility. Neither do flip-flops, high heels, platforms, or any other shoes that aren’t sturdy sneakers or work boots. If you’re moving furniture or other heavy objects, steel toe boots are your best choice for protecting your feet. Be sure that the shoes you choose have non-skid soles, which can reduce your chance of slipping. Nothing that Can Get Caught on Objects, Locks, or Door Frames Leave the frills and dangling jewelry at home. When you’re lifting and carrying objects into and out of your unit, you want to wear clothing that won’t catch and potentially cause you to suffer an injury. If you have long hair, tie it back for the big day. This way, it will be out of your face and away from hazards where it can get caught. Clothing that Breathes Clothing that breathes is not necessarily the same thing as non-restrictive clothing. Both are important, but one has to do with fitting while the other has to do with material. Cotton breathes, meaning that the material allows air to circulate through garments, rather than sealing the wearer inside. It gets hot in Arizona, so when you’re hauling boxes and other items into and out of your storage unit, you’ll want to wear cotton clothing that will keep you from wearing a pool of your own sweat. Consider the Storage Units at US Storage Centers US Storage Centers recently opened a brand new facility, home to storage units of various sizes, in Phoenix, Arizona. If you need a clean, secure place to store your belongings in Phoenix, call or visit our new facility today to learn more about what we have to offer. Our team is happy to answer any questions you have. US Storage Centers 4950 East Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 833-1418
