Spring Cleaning Tips for an Organized Storage Unit

Let’s admit it: winter is not for everyone. That’s why we always look forward to the warmth of spring—the undeniable sense of new beginnings in the air. Just like nature undergoes its seasonal transformation, spring cleaning is an annual tradition that breathes new life to our everyday living spaces. 

If your home is feeling cluttered after a long winter, now might be the right time for a storage detox. Clear out what no longer serves you in your house, and use your storage unit for support.

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Prepare the Belongings Before Keeping them in a Storage Unit

When you are looking through your storage areas, think about whether each item is worth keeping around. Decide what will stay in your home first. Then consider which items can be moved into your storage unit to make additional room in your home. 

When you are sorting through items you no longer wish to keep, donate or sell them if they could help someone else. If they are damaged or in poor condition, it is best to discard them.

Wipe and Dust Your Storage Unit

Now that you have sorted through your belongings and are left with the items you want to store in your storage unit, it’s time to clean the storage unit. Freshen up the space before you repack it up. Here are some tips you can follow to start you off on the right path.

1. Open the door to let air circulate. 422 Storage’s climate-controlled storage units protect against mold and mildew with regular airflow from the HVAC systems, but it still helps greatly to move items around and allow them to breathe instead of being on top of one another.
2. Wipe your surfaces to eliminate contaminants from furniture, bins, and shelves. Making a habit to dust each time you visit your storage unit will help reduce the amount of cleaning needed later.
3. To maintain a clean storage unit, bring in a broom to sweep up dust piles and remove cobwebs.
4. Put similar items in groups and properly label your boxes to reorganize your storage unit for easy access. You will know right where to look for your Christmas ornaments later if you designate a holiday corner now as you are reorganizing.

Keep the Spring Cleaning Mindset Year-Round

Spring cleaning is a mindset designed to foster an orderly, stress-free lifestyle, not merely a once-a-year activity. Make a commitment and goal to routinely inspect your self storage to keep it clean and functional for your needs. You may prevent unnecessary clutter by being careful about what you store and regularly conducting your seasonal storage detoxes.

Need More Storage Space? Secure Your Belongings With 422 Storage!

Level up your organizational skills with 422 Storage. Self storage can be an enormous benefit, especially if you need more room in your house or you are simply looking to offload seasonal items.

Check out our nearby storage unit options to make this the most organized year ever. Our staff is happy to help you find your perfect storage space!