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Spring Cleaning Tips to Make the Most of Your Storage Unit

Some items in your storage unit haven’t been touched in months. If you’re starting to feel crowded, spring cleaning can help reset the space. Sorting through your belongings will make it easier to find what you need later. Let’s walk through a few ways to make the process simple and useful.

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Clear the Excess: Creative Decluttering Tips

The Four-Box Approach

It can be challenging finding what you need in a messy storage unit. To make this easier, get four boxes and label them—keep, donate, relocate, or throw away. Put items into each box, and don’t miss any item, no matter how essential you think it is.   

Make a Decluttering Inventory

Creating a visual plan can make it easier to know where to begin. It helps break the task into smaller, manageable steps. Using an inventory keeps the process steady and organized. You’ll stay on track without feeling overwhelmed.

Organize Smart with Shelves, Bins, and Labels

Use shelving, bins, and baskets to maximize your available space. Label everything to facilitate cleanup and keep clutter from coming back. Self-storage is a safe and practical solution for keeping larger home items close at hand yet out of the way.

The 5-Second Rule

For a clutter-free storage unit, consider whether you will use anything before deciding whether to keep it or throw it away. If you have to think about it for more than 5 seconds, consider donating it or throwing it away. Follow what your gut says; delay usually indicates that you don’t need it but are holding on to it out of habit or guilt. 

Deep Cleaning Done Right: Refresh and Protect Your Belongings

After organizing your storage unit, it’s time to get to business and clean it. Over time, moisture, dust, and dirt may find their way in and cause damage that can become expensive. By putting in a little elbow grease, you may avoid more serious problems later and maintain your belongings in excellent condition.    

  • Dust and sweep: Remove dust buildup. You can use a HEPA vacuum to help tackle even the finest dust particles.
  • Wipe shelves, bins, and storage containers: Wipe shelves, bins, and storage containers with a gentle cleaner or a mixture of water and vinegar.
  • Control moisture: Use moisture absorbers like silica gel or activated charcoal to prevent mold and mildew from returning.
  • Improve air circulation: To avoid musty smells and moisture accumulation, keep storage objects slightly apart to allow airflow.
  • Regular monitoring: Schedule a regular storage unit check-up to evaluate cleanliness, reapply pest deterrents, and replace moisture absorbers.

Find Your Ideal Storage Unit with Brooks Mini Storage

It’s time for a new beginning—say goodbye to the chaos of clutter. At Brooks Mini Storage, we’re here to help you make the most of your storage unit. Expand your horizon and move into a perfect storage unit nearby. Contact us and welcome the magic of spring cleaning today! 

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Tim Glasow

About the Author: Tim is an SEO Strategist at Storage Asset Management in York, PA. He is a self-storage industry specialist who has written about everything from storage advice and helpful resources to industry trends. In his free time, Tim enjoys sampling craft beer and exploring the local music scene.