When you have more items than space in your home, you may want to rent a self-storage unit. Finding a secure facility ensures you’re able to keep your possessions safe, without stressing about where to put them. However, the way you pack and organize the unit is critical to make sure you’re able to find what you need when you need it.

How to Organize a Self-Storage Unit

1. List & Label

The more items you move into the self-storage unit, the harder it is to remember where everything is. Create an “inventory list” of all the things you store inside the unit and update it each time you add or remove something. That way, you’ll have a spreadsheet to reference if you’re ever struggling to remember what’s in your unit. It’s also helpful to take pictures of the items. Take your organization a step further by breaking the inventory list down into categories. Group like-items together and create a label that is unique to that category. You can use a color or number system to make it easier to locate an item as needed.

2. Put Heavy Items on the Bottom

Rather than unloading items into the self-storage unit at random, employ some method to the madness. Pack the large, heavier items on the bottom and toward the back. This prevents the bigger pieces from damaging the smaller ones and creates a strong foundation to build on. Plus, it will be easier to sort through the unit when the lighter items are on top.

3. Pick Plastic

While cardboard boxes are cheaper and easier to come across, getting clear, plastic bins is worth the investment. Their transparency makes finding items much easier, especially for smaller items that are packed together. Plastic containers are also preferred because they are less prone to mildew and mold than cardboard is. You should also use plastic to protect your fabrics and wrap your furniture in it as well.

Rt 8 Self Storage of Hudson, OH, offers individuals and businesses high-quality self-storage solutions that are ideal for residential and commercial use. Their units are secured and accessible 24/7. Visit them online for more information and call (330) 650-2626 to secure your unit.