When you’re between moves, self-storage can be a lifesaver. It’s a place to keep your belongings until all final arrangements have been made on your new place. Afterward, it can be a good spot for keeping items that you don’t use very frequently. Prepare your possessions for storage to make the storage and retrieval processes as easy as possible.

How to Get Your Possessions Storage Ready

1. Figure out Which Items You’re Storing

Downsizing can be very useful, no matter what type of moving you are doing. However, organizing this process before renting a unit can help you declutter while saving some money on self-storage space. To help you figure this out, make four separate piles: keep, store, throw away, and donate. The first pile should be those essentials you know you won’t be able to live without. The second is for those you still use but don’t necessarily need or want to repeatedly move. The third and fourth should be items you haven’t used in more than a year, are not personal or valuable, or have been broken for a while. 

2. Create an Inventory

Now that you know what is going into storage, your next step will be to itemize them. Having a list of all your belongings will come in handy as you begin to pack, select a unit size, and then organize the unit. Coordinate box labels with your inventory list so you can easily find items when you want to retrieve them.

3. Clean Before Packing

When you’re moving, it’s easy to get in a hurry and want to throw everything in a container. However, if you take the time to clean, vacuum, or launder all of your belongings before packing and storing them, you’ll be much happier when it’s time to pull them out. Taking this step will also result in a cleaner, better-smelling storage unit. 

When it’s time to find a self-storage facility to house your belongings for a brief or long-term period, look no further than Mary’s Mini Warehouse in Pell City, AL. They provide state-of-the-art units at affordable rates and various sizes, including climate-controlled units for your most delicate possessions. They also offer drive-up units to simplify loading and unloading. Call them at (205) 884-4061 or visit their website to learn more about available sizes and prices.