Talking About Placing Collectibles In Storage

Posted on: 30 June 2022

If you're in a situation where you need to move in with friends or family fast, and you won't be able to take much with you, you may be worried about what to do with your belongings. A solution is to rent a unit from a self-storage facility to hold your things until you're ready to get them back.

You might be tempted to sell or give your furniture and other belongings away, but then you'd have to buy everything new again once you found a new place. As long as you're happy with your furniture, it could be best to keep it and just place it in storage for a while. Here are things to know about using a self-storage unit.

1. Rent Is Usually By the Month

You don't have to worry about committing to long-term storage. If you're not sure how long you'll need the storage unit, you can rest easy since rent is typically month-to-month. Be sure to read your rental agreement so you know how much notice you need to give so you won't be charged for an additional month's rent.

Payments are usually easy too since you can often pay online or have the amount taken from your bank account or credit card monthly. This ensures you never forget a payment or are charged late fees.

2. Organization Is Important When Loading Your Unit

If you're moving in a hurry, you may be disorganized, but it's worth taking the time to maintain order in your storage unit rather than just stuff things in haphazardly. It could be difficult to find something you need later if you need to retrieve clothing or other things from your unit.

Fortunately, loading up your storage unit is usually easy. Your self-storage facility will probably let you drive right up to the door of your unit so you don't have to carry things very far. The exception is if you rent a unit that has climate control since those units are usually inside a large building. You may need to park in a garage and use a dolly to move your things to a climate-controlled unit using an elevator.

3. Wet Things Should Not Go In Your Unit

If you have wet clothes, wet furniture from rain during your move, or a refrigerator that's wet inside, be sure you dry them thoroughly before shutting them in your storage unit. Damp or wet items will grow mold and mildew. The mold can spread and ruin some of your things and leave a musty odor on everything else. Never put wet things in a storage unit and hold off on unloading your car until the rain has stopped unless you can cover and protect your things.

For more information, contact a self-storage facility such as Storage City Self Storage.