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Storage units are a great way to keep belongings safe when you have run out of room at home, or if you need temporary space while moving. To ensure your stuff remains secure and that you are getting the most out of your self-storage unit, here are a few tips.

Storage Tips for Your Unit

1. No Smoking

Smoking in or around your storage unit is a fire hazard. Cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking equipment can ignite items quickly, leading to burns in your unit and those adjacent to it. Storage units, especially those inside of buildings, are also not well-ventilated. Smoke will linger, and the scent will stay on your items.

2. Forbidden Items

storageSome items should never be stored in a storage unit. Perishable items such as food and living beings like pets and plants are not safe inside a unit. Besides being inhumane to store animals, organic matter and food break down and will cause a stench along with a critter infestation. Also avoid flammable items, chemicals, and cleaners as these pose a danger to the facility.

3. No Electronics

Fluctuating temperatures damage electronics, so if your unit is not climate-controlled, it is not the place for these items. Flooding also places your items at risk. If you must store electronics like televisions, stereos, and computers, make sure the unit is climate-controlled and that any equipment is stored on a shelf or pallet.

4. Heavy-Duty Lock

Even if your location has surveillance and 24-hour security on the premises, you should protect your belongings with a padlock on your unit. Find an all-weather lock with a short arm to make slicing with a bolt cutter difficult.
 

Located in Hudson, OH, Rt 8 Self Storage offers customers a secure location for their belongings. This storage facility provides a range of container sizes, making it easy to find the right unit. All of their storage solutions are insulated to minimize the effects of weather, and their secure gate access will keep thieves out. Call (330) 650-2626 or visit them online for more information.

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