Storage units are designed to help you minimize clutter and streamline your life, both at home and at the office. But even when your belongings are boxed up and securely placed in storage, you need to make sure that the space remains clean for as long as you plan to use it. Here are some tips for maintaining a tidy storage space.

How to Clean Your Storage Unit

1. Eliminate What You Don’t Need

It’s not unusual to use storage units as a safe haven for items that you may or may not want to keep. If it’s been in storage for a considerable time and you realize you have no use for it, now is an ideal time to free up valuable space by creating a clutter or toss pile. You can either salvage these items to sell at a garage sale or donate them to charity.

2. Reconfigure Your Setup

Take stock of the existing layout before you move anything to a new spot. Are you happy with the way your items are arranged? Think about what you most need when you retrieve items from the storage unit. If you return frequently for your sports equipment, bedding, or toys, for example, shift those boxes to a position near the front so that you can quickly and easily access them in the future. Stack anything that you don’t plan to use against the back wall. 

3. Refresh the Unit Gently

You don’t need to perform a full-scale cleaning job inside your storage unit. They remain spotless year-round, but a little bit of dust is not unusual. Take the time to gently wipe down surfaces and sweep up patches of bare floor. You can also place a few packages of baking soda throughout the space, or your favorite air freshening product.  

Do you need some additional space to store your belongings? Turn to Meridian Mini Storage in Flathead County, MT. The facility offers several storage unit sizes to accommodate the needs of homeowners and business owners throughout the Kalispell and the Evergreen areas. Whether you’re storing the contents of a small closet or need to fill it up with unused furniture, you’ll have plenty of room available to you. Visit the public storage facility online for information about their options or call (406) 257-5566.