{"id":19784,"date":"2026-08-11T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=19784"},"modified":"2026-08-05T09:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:38:49","slug":"10-surprising-things-that-need-climate-controlled-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-space\/organization\/10-surprising-things-that-need-climate-controlled-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Surprising Things That Need Climate-Controlled Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29637\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-gramophone-beside-a-basket-of-pictures-11466370\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a storage unit can be&nbsp;challenging. How much space do I need? What type of access is necessary? How should I pack&nbsp;all&nbsp;my&nbsp;things&nbsp;so&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;best&nbsp;kept&nbsp;while&nbsp;stored?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It becomes even more complicated when you store valuables. Of course, anything someone chooses to store has value, but certain items \u2013 such as&nbsp;furniture, records,&nbsp;or&nbsp;clothing&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;require a little more care from&nbsp;a climate-controlled storage unit.&nbsp;We tell our customers to think of it this way: if you&nbsp;wouldn\u2019t&nbsp;store an item long-term in a garage or shed, you should&nbsp;probably\u202fonly\u202fstore it in a climate-controlled storage unit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? A climate-controlled storage unit limits the temperate and humidity swings an item would be subjected to in a non-climate-controlled storage unit. We&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees in our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/storage\/climate-controlled-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>climate-controlled storage units<\/strong><\/a>, which is reasonable for most items \u2013 though some people might find it a little uncomfortable.&nbsp;There are&nbsp;many items&nbsp;that should&nbsp;be stored in climate-controlled storage units to protect their longevity.&nbsp;We\u2019ve&nbsp;already covered&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-space\/organization\/how-to-properly-store-canvas-paintings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how to store canvas paintings<\/strong><\/a>, and even\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-space\/your-space-organization-how-to-store-holiday-decorations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how to store holiday decorations<\/strong><\/a>\u202fin past blogs, so&nbsp;let\u2019s&nbsp;get to the ones that might be a little more prone to temperature&nbsp;damage&nbsp;than you might know.&nbsp;We&#8217;ll&nbsp;get into&nbsp;specifics below, but these materials&nbsp;generally need&nbsp;to be stored in&nbsp;climate-controlled&nbsp;spaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronics and media (computers, TVs, vinyl records, tapes)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Musical instruments (guitars, pianos,&nbsp;string,&nbsp;and woodwind)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wine and other perishables&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appliances with rubber seals or internal components&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Cosmetics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-51.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29790\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/fashion-art-creative-girl-6785042\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;ever tried to use lip gloss after&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;been in the car all day,&nbsp;we\u2019ll&nbsp;be the first to tell you: makeup melts.&nbsp;All&nbsp;the expensive lotions and potions&nbsp;<em>also<\/em>\u202fstop&nbsp;being&nbsp;effective&nbsp;when they get too hot, and frozen makeup separates,&nbsp;clumps up and never works quite right again even after it gets back to room temperature.&nbsp;Make-up&nbsp;artists understand that cosmetics&nbsp;can be&nbsp;high maintenance,&nbsp;and&nbsp;climate-control&nbsp;can help with&nbsp;the&nbsp;long-term storage&nbsp;and usability&nbsp;of make-up&nbsp;over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Electronics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29789\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-in-brown-long-sleeve-shirt-writing-on-white-paper-4107149\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hitting the road for a while? Make sure your electronics are stored properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s&nbsp;no question that electronics have been made much, much tougher over the years, but they still do not handle wide fluctuations in temperature very well. Computers, specifically,&nbsp;can incur&nbsp;damage&nbsp;to their batteries, timing&nbsp;function,&nbsp;and electrical resistance, even&nbsp;to the point of making them cease to function. The good news is that&nbsp;Staples&nbsp;accepts&nbsp;old and inoperable electronics for free recycling, and many schools and other non-profit organizations also take donations of used or out-of-date electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29652\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/crate-of-assorted-wine-bottles-at-event-31550195\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have to own a restaurant to use climate-controlled storage for wine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;an official wine collector or just a wannabe wino,&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a chance&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;running out of space for&nbsp;that new&nbsp;vintage you just picked up.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintaining the correct&nbsp;temperature,&nbsp;humidity,&nbsp;and&nbsp;light are&nbsp;essential&nbsp;in preserving&nbsp;the structure and body of wine. Though a wine cellar may be within your budget,&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a chance you may not have the right conditions or space to keep your wine stored properly. Many restauranteurs find that&nbsp;\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/storage\/wine-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>wine storage<\/strong><\/a>\u202fis a better&nbsp;option&nbsp;than storing fine vintages and large boxes of&nbsp;product&nbsp;in their establishments. \u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Paper&nbsp;Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29663\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/vintage-bookstore-with-art-and-collectibles-30975483\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper can be subject to changes in certain climates. Be sure to store any paper materials in archival boxes in a climate-controlled storage unit. Storing paper or paper materials (like photos) in a garage or basement can cause cracking or separation of the base layer from the emulsion layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Vinyl Records, Cassette Tapes, CDs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29780\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/vinyl-records-and-a-wall-decorated-with-cassettes-14577621\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Old tunes need love, too. Keep them in peak condition in proper storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got any old records, tapes or CDs lying around, and you\u2019re thinking about putting them in storage, definitely opt for the climate-controlled variety. Otherwise, you\u2019re just asking for your sweet sounds to be permanently warped and made unplayable by the variances in temperature and humidity in attic storage. These items are great collection pieces and are definitely worth the extra funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Vintage Furniture and Antiques <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29781\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/accent-chair-near-marble-top-table-1366875\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Antiques make your home unique,&nbsp;so when you need to store&nbsp;them,&nbsp;make sure&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;in the right environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though storing furniture in a storage unit is&nbsp;common, certain types of furniture and upholstery do much better in a climate-controlled storage environment. Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;that velvet chair you picked up at a yard&nbsp;sale, or&nbsp;furniture&nbsp;you plan on rehabbing later,&nbsp;you&nbsp;can use climate-controlled storage to keep the integrity of your piece intact. Pro-tip: Ensure that your vintage furniture piece has a protective covering made of&nbsp;an appropriate&nbsp;material, e.g., linen, cotton, or even bubble wrap, to avoid dust while in storage and dings from other items as you move.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Musical Instruments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29782\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/electric-guitar-and-effects-pedal-on-the-floor-4137785\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Musical instruments are another item that can&nbsp;definitely require&nbsp;specific conditions to&nbsp;last&nbsp;years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether you play brass, woodwind, brass, strings,&nbsp;or a piano, musical instruments in general do not take well to&nbsp;changes in humidity or&nbsp;temperature.&nbsp;The wrong conditions&nbsp;can also be a source of&nbsp;damage to wooden instruments, by softening the wood, weakening the glue&nbsp;joints,&nbsp;and even creating permanent deformations in the structure. Your songs will&nbsp;definitely never&nbsp;sound&nbsp;as&nbsp;sweet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Glassware<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-47.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29783\" style=\"width:902px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-shot-of-wine-glasses-and-beer-glass-on-wooden-surface-12774984\/\"> Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Help your glass last in a climate-controlled storage unit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glassware is surprising because most people store it with utensils, plates,&nbsp;mugs,&nbsp;and other dishes that can be stored in variable temperatures.&nbsp;Glass&nbsp;may&nbsp;become&nbsp;brittle and easily breakable if left in freezing temperatures. This goes double for thin glass, like a coffee carafe or flower vase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Leather and Vintage Textiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29784\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/hands-arranging-elegant-tweed-fabric-in-tailor-shop-31759138\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Textiles like leather,&nbsp;linen,&nbsp;and suede can be susceptible to deterioration without climate-control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More durable clothes like sweatshirts or socks can&nbsp;definitely be&nbsp;stored in sealed containers in non-climate-controlled storage units, but you\u2019re going to want to put the&nbsp;materials and clothing (especially leather, suede or other kinds of animal material) in a unit with more regulated temperatures. Too much heat or too little humidity can dry out leather and vintage textiles, leaving you with unusable pieces on your hands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Appliances<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-41.png\" alt=\"Microwave in a kitchen next to a coffee machine.\" class=\"wp-image-29651\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re moving, remodeling, or temporarily downsizing, climate-controlled storage can be a practical option for storing household appliances. Before placing appliances in storage, clean and thoroughly dry them to help reduce the risk of lingering odors or moisture buildup. If you&#8217;re storing a refrigerator or freezer, leave the door slightly ajar to encourage airflow while it&#8217;s not in use. Taking these preparation steps can help keep your appliances clean and ready for use when it&#8217;s time to move them out of storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our climate\u2019s ever-shifting\nweather patterns, the days of being able to count on relatively stable\ntemperatures anywhere in America may be past us. Play it safe by always putting\nanything that is at all fragile in climate-controlled storage. It\u2019s better to\ninvest now, than to pay the ultimate price of losing the item down the road. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right storage unit is especially important when storing valuable or delicate belongings. From furniture and clothing to records and collectibles, some items benefit from the more consistent environment of a climate-controlled storage unit. 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