Spring is just around the corner, and that means spending time tidying up the house and clearing out the clutter. This blog post will help you explore how self-storage during your spring cleaning can make all the difference in helping you declutter. If you are ready to gain more space, see below on how you can combine spring cleaning with self-storage.
- Benefits of Spring Cleaning and Self-Storage
- Spring Cleaning is a great way to declutter your home and to help determine what items you no longer need or use. Self-storage can help accommodate seasonal items and free up valuable space in your home. Combining spring cleaning with self-storage allows you to maintain a clutter free while maintaining your belongings.
- Addressing the Clutter
- A clutter-free home can enhance the overall comfort and by implementing a storage solution like self-storage, can help you easily manage and control the clutter in your home. By regularly sorting, decluttering, and storing your items away when they are not needed.
- Spring Cleaning Plan
- Inventory check – Start by going through each room and create a list of items categories what items you want to keep, donate, or put into storage.
- Decluttering – Once you have an idea, begins the decluttering process, start separating your items based on their category. Remember the goal of spring cleaning is to lighten up your household items.
- Clean and Organize – After you have finished decluttering, it is time to start cleaning and organize the items you decided to keep.
- Self-Storage – Finally take all items designated for storage.
- Preparing Items for Self-Storage
- With proper packing it can ensure that your belongings will remain in good condition while being in self-storage. You can start by cleaning your items, this can help prevent dirt, dust, or pests from your self-storage unit. Remember to label each box with the contents inside for easier access later on. For sensitive items like electronics or documents, we recommend getting a climate control unit to prevent damage from the different temperatures.
Spring cleaning can be a hassle but, can be essential yearly task to help ensure your living space is comfortable. Take time to assess what items you will need to store, donate, or throw away and prioritize your safety while handling stored items. Milt’s Mini Storage® is here during your spring cleaning needs, our self-storage units are reasonable and fair price. All of our storage units are monitored 24/7 by cameras and are located in a gated area with perimeter alarms. Contact us today to learn more!