Whether you need a short-term storage rental while you’re waiting to move into a new home or long-term storage because your garage simply won’t fit everything, a storage unit can be an extremely useful resource. But not everything is meant to be kept in a storage unit. As the team at West Side Storage & Truck Rental in Cincinnati, OH, explains, while some items are perfect for these locations, others are best kept elsewhere.

What Shouldn’t You Store?

While storage rental facilities are great for a wide range of items, there are some things that should never be kept in a storage unit. Perishable foods and animal products often top the list of storage don’ts, as even a climate-controlled facility won’t have the resources to keep these products from spoiling. Worse yet, they can attract rodents and other pests.

Dangerous materials, including anything that is highly flammable or toxic (like gasoline, cleaning chemicals, or even medical supplies) also can’t be stored in these facilities, as they present a risk of fire and other dangers.

What Can You Store?

Now that the don’ts are out of the way, you can breathe a sigh of relief: pretty much anything else is a good fit for your storage rental facility! Furniture, appliances, clothes, artwork, and boxes of other household items are all perfectly safe to keep in a storage unit. Even non-perishable canned foods can be stored in a climate-controlled facility. Best of all, a wide range of storage unit sizes ensures that you’ll always be able to find a unit that has room for all your approved possessions.

For a secure, reliable self-storage facility, look no further than West Side Storage Truck & Rental. To learn more about their services or to reserve a storage unit, visit them online or call (513) 451-6474. You can also visit them on Google+ for additional information.