Spring is here, which means it’s time to get back outside. It also means it’s time to clean out the house, plus the garage and shed, to get rid of all the dirt and mess of winter. Whether you have too much stuff and want to move some of it into self-storage or you just want to make the house sparkle, Cincinnati’s very own West Side Storage & Truck Rental is the company to turn to. Let the professionals meet your needs with their selection of residential and commercial storage units.

The moving truck and storage specialists share eight great tips to help you organize and get through your spring cleaning:

• Clean Carpets & Upholstery: Fabrics trap smells and colors, so washing them after a winter of snow and dust will give them new life and keep them looking new.
• Wash Walls, Baseboard & Woodwork: Scuffs will accumulate, so it’s best to clean your walls and woodwork a few times a year. Plus, large amounts of dust is unhealthy and unsightly.

• Plan Out The Garage/Shed: Before you start moving things around for the spring, make a list of what needs to be easily accessible, such as gardening tools, a lawn mower, bicycles and kids’ toys. If you are running out of space or want to be better organized, check out your local self-storage businesses to make it easier to manage your possessions.
• Clean Ceiling Fixtures: To help keep dust at bay, be sure to clean ceiling fans and air ducts first. You don’t want to vacuum, then dust and have to vacuum again.
• Vacuum Smart: Move tables or couches just a few inches instead of across the room. Then, move them back as soon as you finish that spot. It saves both time and energy.
• Be Careful In The Attic: If you have to move things around in an unfinished attic, make sure to wear shoes, avoid touching insulation, and don’t try to carry everything down the ladder in one trip. It’s best to have a second person help when moving things in and out of an attic. This is another area to check for space, and determine if some of your items can go into a self-storage unit.
• Change Smoke Detector Batteries: These should be changed every six months to ensure they are working. If you change them at daylight savings time, it will help you remember to do it when the clocks change again.
• Make Room: If you are changing out a lot of decorations, fabrics, furniture, or clothing for the warmer seasons, box everything in large plastic containers with mothballs to keep them dust and odor-free. If you plan to buy new things soon, this is another great time to see if opening a self-storage unit would benefit your home.

Lastly, if your home is cluttered and you need to scale down your decorations or furniture, remember, renting a climate-controlled storage space can be a great short- or long-term solution for your extra possessions. To see how self-storage could help you stay organized, or to rent a moving truck for big items, call them today at (513) 451-6474, or visit West Side Storage & Truck Rental on Google+.