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Seasonal Spring Cleaning can be a breeze with the right sized storage units. You can declutter for spring and store seasonal items in self-storage. Use our tips to save space while you store & make the most of your spring cleaning time.
Spring Clean Like a Pro with Self-Storage
Winter in South Africa is a brief season. Before we know it, we are into spring, and then long, lazy summer days. Spring cleaning gives you the chance to declutter and clean out unwanted items. It is the perfect time to reassess what to keep and what not to.
Storing those seasonal items will free up space you never knew you had! This is where an Easy Store self-storage facility will give you peace of mind.
What to Put in your Storage Space?
1. Paperwork & Documents
Take care of the world around you by using less paper. Companies use online services to send out accounts and invoices. In a digital world, the need for paperwork has halved. But there are still instances where hard copies are necessary.
The documents you keep at home need not take up extra space. Keep personal files for tax returns, medical information, and anything important in a self-storage unit. Documents such as birth certificates, insurance papers, and passports also need safe keeping.
You might have budgeting records you need to keep for your tax returns or other confidential business files. Secure facilities and long-term storage options are great to store paperwork for an extended period of time. Thanks to access control, you can ensure confidential business files aren’t accessed by unauthorised persons.
Document storage is a secure space for documents with 24/7 security in a weatherproof space. Prevent dust build-up and water damage in a secure physical storage space. The benefits of cloud storage are obvious, but physical storage is also a necessity for certain hard copies and documents.
2. Seasonal Sports Items
Sporting families know it’s important it is to keep their sports gear in tip-top shape. Most sports are seasonal, and the equipment and gear are too. A physical storage space will help in keeping a wide range of gear in tip-top shape, safe, and dry.
Keen skiers need everything from thermal underwear to special goggles and boots. Skiing gear takes up plenty of space. Self-storage units are the answer. Golfers, hikers, and campers all need an overabundance of equipment.
Self-storage frees your living space. Clean storage units will help keep your sports equipment from one season to the next.
3. Holiday Decorations & Goods
Where do you store all those Christmas decorations once the holidays are over? Storing baubles, tinsel and the tree can prove difficult. Self-storage units at affordable prices are a smart idea.
Storing seasonal items you use once a year frees up space without the fuss. Christmas and Easter decorations and cake tins clutter the kitchen. Pack these away in self-storage containers until the next event. Remember to label everything to make finding these items easy.
4. Heavy Boots & Bulky Jackets
We only really need heavy boots and bulky coats and jackets during the Winter. These clothing items and other accessories can take up a lot of room in our cupboards. Store your heavy winter scarves, coats, boots, and jackets in self-storage.
There is no additional cost for short-term rentals. We offer seasonal rentals at affordable prices. You can rotate clothes according to the season and rotate your wardrobe for more space in your cupboards.
5. Winter Household Items
Heavy household winter items take up plenty of cupboard space. Pack away extra blankets, winter duvets, and heaters. Use extra storage until next winter season. Find a new home for boots, boot racks, and floor rugs if unused.
Get self-storage units at affordable prices to free up space in your home.
Spring Cleaning Time is the Perfect Time to Declutter
Take full advantage of your spring-cleaning project. Done correctly, you will get rid of clutter. Donate or sell extra items you no longer use or wear. All the items you would like to keep but don’t need this season, you can send to your self-storage unit.
How to Ensure the Longevity of Stored Furniture Items
Clean all your furniture before storing in self-storage units. This will prevent any deterioration. This especially applies if you are planning on a long-term storage option.
Mildew, rust, or mould will spread, so remove these before storing your furniture. Use the correct products for proper care and cleaning. Use steel wool to get rid of rust. Gentle polishing is better for wood and will go far in avoiding stains or warping.
Soft furnishing requires thorough vacuuming before storing. Remember to use cleaners that are colour safe. You might find dismantling certain pieces offers more space. Be sure to tape the screws, nuts, and bolts to the underside of tables. Or tape these into drawers.
Before taking furniture apart, take pictures. Do these of the items. This will act as a reminder when reassembling. Finally, ensure the storage company you choose guarantees dry, safe storage that won’t let in critters or weather.
We Can Help You Free Up Space with Self-Storage this Spring
Spring cleaning is not only for spring. It is a worthwhile chore you can tackle throughout the year.
Contact Easy Store today for a convenient, hassle-free storage services. This spring, make spring cleaning your #1 task for getting organised.
It might surprise you at how much space you have. You will also love the easy cleaning option without the mess and chaos.
