A storage unit is an ideal solution when you have too many personal items to store around the house. However, some items may not or should not be kept at a storage facility. To help you plan how to pack your unit, RobinBrooke Storage in Elizabethtown, KY, discusses some of the most important of these items and explains why they should be stored elsewhere.

5 Items That Don’t Belong in a Storage Unit

1. Munitions, Weapons, or Fireworks

Guns, ammunition, or anything containing explosives or gunpowder are forbidden by law to be kept in a storage facility. They pose a danger both to other people and their belongings.

2. Food

Food attracts pests and can result in an infestation of insects or rodents. Unless it is sealed in an airtight metal container, you should store your food at home in your pantry or refrigerator. Consider placing a shelving unit in your garage or basement instead.

3. Plants

You may keep gardening supplies and tool in your storage unit, but plants need water and sunlight to survive. They'll simply curl up and die in the darkness, so you are better off leaving them at home or replanting them in your yard if possible.

4. Hazardous Materials

You are also forbidden by law from storing hazardous materials in a storage unit. This includes petroleum products, formaldehyde, lead-based paint, corrosive or noxious chemicals, and radioactive materials.

5. Cash

Keep your cash in a savings account or safe deposit box. Insurance policies do not cover the theft of cash, so even a secure facility is no place for it.

If you’re planning to lease a storage unit for your safely storable items, for a safe, conveniently located storage facility, contact RobinBrooke Storage in Hardin County. They offer a wide selection of unit sizes and give discounts to seniors and members of the military. Visit their website to view unit rates and sizes, or call (270) 737-1482 to speak to a leasing representative.