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Spring Cleaning Secrets: Tips to Declutter and Revitalize Your Storage Unit

The season of blossoming flowers and new beginnings has come. It is a season of fresh starts, making it the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and tackle a much-needed organization project to get your home ready to take on a new season. Nothing beats that feeling of satisfaction when you finish your spring cleaning.

Spring cleaning should extend to all your regular spaces, from home to work and vehicle. It’s also the perfect moment to revitalize your storage space. Learn from our experts a few tricks to declutter efficiently!

Spring Cleaning Tips to Declutter Your Storage Space

How to Get Rid of Items You No Longer Need

Look through each box and ask yourself why you are storing each one of the items you see. Consider which of the following categories the objects fit into, and sort them appropriately:

  • Discard
  • Donate
  • Store in Self Storage
  • Keep at Home

If you haven’t used something in more than a year, it may be time to part with it. If it is still in good working condition, you can re-sell or donate it. Anything in poor condition should be thrown away to clear space.

After decluttering, think about where the best storage spaces would be for the items you are keeping. Will you need some summer equipment in the next few weeks? Now is the time to swap out your summer clothes and warm-weather activities and bring them home; meanwhile, you can make the extra room in your house by bringing your winter gear to your storage unit. 

Declutter and Organize with a Purpose

Before you swap your belongings in and out of your storage unit, make sure everything is labeled or stored in clear boxes, so you can find items easily later. Reorganize your storage space with the new items to group similar objects together. For example, you can designate a holiday decoration corner if you decide to bring in your Christmas and Valentine’s Day goodies now. 

 

Give Your Storage Unit a Deep Spring Cleaning

After you’ve decluttered, it’s time to do the actual cleaning part of spring cleaning. Your storage space can accumulate dust and dirt like your home over time. They better care you take of your belongings along the way, the better shape they will stay. Follow these steps to clean up before moving your items back into storage.

  • Dust Your Items & the Unit: When cleaning your self storage space, sweep out any dirt that has accumulated. Use a duster or disinfectant wipes to wipe down your different items thoroughly to get rid of excess dust. 
  • Open Air Flow: Open the doors during an extended visit to let fresh air enter the storage unit. This will help prevent musty odors from building up.
  • Look for Damages: Each time you visit your storage unit, look for signs of mold, rodents, or water damage. If you see anything unusual in your storage unit, address it immediately to avoid further issues.
  • Rearrange for Accessibility: Put items that you plan to pull out soon near the front, and place rarely accessed belongings toward the back, along with your valuables. This minor change will save you time and effort in the long term.

 

Live Organized and Choose 106 Self Storage!

Spring is the perfect time to start on your cleaning to-do list. As the weather gets nicer, pick a time to come visit your storage unit to declutter and clean to keep everything neat and accessible. See how 106 Self Storage can keep you organized through every season!

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