Ways to Keep Your Storage Unit Organized and Manageable

Whether you are getting a storage unit for long term or short term, keeping things together will save you so much time and energy. If you are already a storage unit owner, then you may be familiar with the stress and dread that can come when it is time to move things in or out of your unit.

Emptying out your storage unit may not be a fun task, but we are here to help you alleviate your stress about it. Keep in mind, your storage unit is considered an extension of your home so keeping things tidy and organized all year round will provide the best outcome.

So if you feel overwhelmed about cleaning your unit during your next trip, follow these steps to know how to tackle the job.

Breathe and Prepare Yourself

It is easy to procrastinate tasks that we dread, and cleaning out your storage unit may be one of them. Especially if you have not done a deep clean in a while. If you have sentimental items in your unit, brace yourself for an emotional process. Overall, if you are mentally prepared then the process will be a lot less painful. It also would not hurt to have a friend there to provide additional support.

Take Inventory

Once you are mentally prepared, the next step is to take notes of what items are currently being stored. The easiest way to start is by jotting down the larger items and work your way into the boxes. If your unit is small and you are concerned about space, carve out a small corner to use as your workspace to take inventory and label boxes.

Try a Decluttering Method

Our last suggestion is to use the Four-Box declutter method. This technique suggests sorting items by the following – keep, toss, donate/sell, and store box. Remember, even when using this method it is important to start slow and analyze each section at a time. If you are thorough about what stays and goes, your unit will be organized before you know it!

At StorageBlue, we do our best to provide various sizes of units to fit your needs. Our team takes pride in keeping our facilities clean and we would be happy to set you up with your unit today.