Ensure Safety of Belongings by using Travel Storage Facility

[Linda Lee]

Are you thinking to go on a long trip and don’t know what to do with your belongings when you are not at home? Worried about how will you ensure the safety of your belongings when you are away? So, here is a solution for you. You can use the self- storage units for putting all your stuff while you are having fun on your trip. You can have a feeling of relief, while on travel, as all your items are safe and secure in the self- storage. But, when storing your stuff in the long term storage unit facility, keep in mind the following tips:

• Decide about the amount of space needed for storing.

The first step when selecting a storage facility is the size of storage needed by you. While thinking about the size, your storage needs have to be considered. Whether you just want a small sized unit to put your outdoor items which are not secured or whether you want a large unit to shift all your house stuff in it to save some of your apartment rent; all these needs have to be considered. In all, a storage space which can comfortably carry all your stuff must be selected.

 

• First Packing then Storing.

Before shifting all your stuff in the storage, take some time for packing the item properly in order to keep them safe while you are out. Don’t do the packing in hurry; give some of your precious time to pack the valuable, fragile, and breakable items. Here are some tips for packing:

• Avoid plastic bags: Even though plastic bags offer a convenient way to pack things up, don’t use them. Plastic bags can cause humidity and moisture to trap inside which can result in the formation of mildew.

• Using durable boxes: Using the boxes which are sturdy and durable can help in keeping the items safe for a longer period of time.

• Using bubble wraps and packing foam: For keeping the fragile and valuable items secured, wrapping the items in the bubble wrap and putting some packing foam inside the box can be helpful. It can help in preventing any unwanted damages.

• Putting labels on the boxes: After sealing the box using an adhesive tape, put a label on the box writing about the items which are present in the box. This helps in storing the box in accordance with items inside the box and also helps in unpacking, later on.

• Cleaning all the appliances and belongings: If the items are dirty, then the stuff will start to smell over time and can also cause the development of bacteria and germs. So, clean and dry the appliances before storing.

 

• Climatically Controlled Storage Facility.

There is a lot of stuff which can get affected by the change in temperature and can get damaged. Electronic items, as well as wooden furniture, are most likely to be affected by the climatic changes. It is better to choose a self- storage space which is climatically controlled, to ensure the safety of your belongings from different weather conditions.

 

• Taking Insurance.

For adding another level of security to your stored items, you can take insurance or ask the storage units provider that whether they have any facility of insurance or not. You can also review the guidelines of your present insurance policy and check whether the insurance covers the items which are stored off-site or in a long-term storage facility.

 

• Appoint a person to keep a check on your stuff.

To deal with the problems related to the storage, appointing someone can be a good idea. The person can even send something which you need from the storage and can also take care of the condition of your belongings.

 

So, using the above tips, choose a nice storage facility and get a peace of mind during your travel.