If you have a storage unit, it’s wise to visit it at the start of every season. This will ensure your home never becomes cluttered with items your family isn’t currently using, but will need in the future. With summer right around the corner, here are a few things to take the next time you stop by your facility.

What Should You Put in Storage Before Summer Arrives?

1. Cold Weather Gear

North Carolina may not be known for harsh winters, but chances are your family still has a considerable number of sweaters, jackets, hats, and gloves. Wash your clothing, then put it in plastic containers to protect from dust, mold, and mildew. Storing these items until the temperature starts to drop again will free up closet space for clothing you wear regularly. 

2. Holiday Decorations

Ornaments, lights, and other decorations can take up a lot of space in your basement, garage, or guest room. If you put them in storage over the summer, you can be sure they’ll stay safe and out of the way until the holidays roll around again.

3. Dorm Furniture 

If you have children in college and they move back home for the summer, keep their extra furniture in storage. Put their pieces at the front of your unit so they’re readily accessible when it’s time for them to go back to school. Cover the furniture with blankets or sheets to prevent dirt, dust, and moisture from accumulating. 

4. Tarps & Covers

If you cover any vehicles or patio furniture during the winter months, put the tarps into storage upon removal. Even when folded up, these bulky items can be hard to store neatly in your home. 

5. Heating Devices 

You won’t be needing electric blankets or space heaters in the dead of summer, so stow them away. If any of the devices are battery-operated, make sure to remove their power source before putting them in storage. 

If you want to store seasonal items in a secure facility, turn to All American Self Storage in High Point and Greensboro, NC. This mom-and-pop shop proudly provides residents of the Piedmont Triad region with clean, spacious storage units that are monitored by 24-hour surveillance and electronic gates. With three accessible locations and convenient hours — they're open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. — you can rely on them for all your storage needs. To request a quote, reach out on their website or call (336) 889-6534 today.