Now that spring is here, free up space in your home by clearing out some of your winter clutter. You likely won’t use items such as winter coats, inner wear, and snow equipment for several more months, so keep them from collecting dust in your home by placing them in a storage unit. Here are some of the items people usually choose to place in storage when the warm weather rolls around.

3 Types of Winter Items to Store

1. Winter Apparel

Winter apparel, such as snow pants, inner layers, and heavy coats, are bulky and can take up precious space in your foyer, attic, or closet. Since you won’t be needing these items for many months, put them in storage for the season. Fold your coats and place them in a tightly-sealed plastic container, which will protect your clothing from dust an ensure they’re ready to wear when you pick them up.

2. Sports Equipment

After you hit your final slope of the season, there’s nothing left to do with your winter sports equipment other than placing it in storage. After applying a coat of wax to your skis and snowboards to preserve their appearance, store them in a climate-controlled unit, since heat can cause the wood to warp.

3. Snow Tools

If you don’t have any space in a garage or shed for your winter weather tools, keep your shovels and snow blowers in a storage unit. Heavy bags of rock salt used for de-icing can also go into storage, where they’ll stay safe until you need them again in a few months. 

If you’re looking for a secure storage unit to keep your winter possessions, turn to the team at Galaxy Self-Storage in La Crosse, WI. Their premier facility, open 24/7, features units in a variety of sizes, along with climate-controlled options and security lights to ensure your items are always safe. Visit their website to learn more about their multiple convenient locations, or call (608) 526-9000 to speak with a representative.