{"id":20900,"date":"2023-04-27T00:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T04:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=20900"},"modified":"2024-06-28T11:54:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:54:36","slug":"how-to-clean-out-a-storage-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-space\/organization\/how-to-clean-out-a-storage-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Out a Storage Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_03-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_03-1-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_03-1-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_03-1-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_03-1-2-750x563.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Imagine the possibilities of a clean and organized storage unit.<br>Free Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/unrecognizable-man-with-carton-box-in-apartment-4498125\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From decluttering the garage to clearing out a long-term storage unit, organizing, cleaning, and getting rid of stuff is not a job many of us look forward to. However, with the right approach and a positive mindset, cleaning out your storage unit can have many benefits. And you might even have a bit of fun along the way too.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a storage unit that\u2019s too big, or you need space for more things because you\u2019re moving home, or you simply want to reduce the clutter and get rid of some stuff that\u2019s been sitting for years, proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/post\/storage-unit-organization-101\/\">storage unit organization<\/a> and cleaning can make all the difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hygiene also plays a huge part in storage unit clean outs and although CubeSmart offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/storage\/climate-controlled-storage\/\">climate-controlled storage units<\/a> for long-lasting quality, it\u2019s always a good idea to thoroughly clean out your storage unit to prevent any bacterial and fungal build-up, particularly if you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-life\/moving\/how-to-prepare-for-long-term-storage\/\">storing items long-term<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we take a look at why storage unit clean out is important and give you\nsome top tips for keeping your unit in the best possible condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Clean Out Your Storage Unit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective cleaning out of your\nstorage space can help you in a variety of ways. For one, it allows you to take\naccount of your belongings and see if you have unnecessary items that you no\nlonger have use for. You know the sort of thing, an item you cleared out of the\ngarage and into storage five years ago and haven\u2019t thought about since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to ask\nyourself if things should be thrown away if you haven\u2019t had a use for them in\nsome time too. Cutting down on clutter increases the effective, useable space\nwithin your storage unit by enabling a more managed placement of goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might even find that you\ncould save some money. If you\u2019ve just been adding to the pile in your storage\nunit for years, cleaning it out could mean you get rid of many unnecessary items,\nand you may be able to rent a smaller unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about cleanliness\neither. A clean storage unit will prevent dust and debris from accumulating,\nreducing the risk of damage to your items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, accessibility is key\nto cleaning your storage unit. You want quick access to your belongings when\nyou need them, so you should always ensure that you carefully organize your\nstorage items with this in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_0\"><strong>Need additional storage? Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/storage-locations\/\">Storage Near You<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Steps to Cleaning Out Your Storage Unit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_02-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_02-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_02-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_02-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_02-1-1-750x563.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Need to make space for more things in your storage unit? Read these tips.<br>Free Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/carton-box-and-tape-with-scissors-on-shabby-table-4498135\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first \u2013 if you\u2019re\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesimplicityhabit.com\/how-to-clean-out-declutter-storage-unit\/\">cleaning\nout your storage unit<\/a>, you\u2019re going to want to start by taking\neverything out. Make sure you have plenty of clean space around you to put\nthings down safely and ensure any expensive items or those with sentimental\nvalue are carefully set aside. Bring a dust sheet so you\u2019re not having to put\neverything on the ground. Itemize things as you go too, keeping note of\neverything you\u2019re taking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done that, it\u2019s\ntime to get started with that big clean out task. Here are just a few of our\ntop tricks for effectively cleaning\nout storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Determine Your Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easier to achieve\nyour goals when decluttering and cleaning if you know what they are before you\ndive in. For example, if your objective is just to clean and organize\neverything, it\u2019s going to be a different task from one where you\u2019re looking to\ndeclutter and get rid of a lot of old junk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to close\ndown your storage unit, you need to consider how much you need to throw away\nand where you\u2019ll keep other items. Or if you\u2019re downsizing, you need a plan for\nwhat you can afford to keep and what you can\u2019t for your new unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Ask for Help <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start ask yourself\nhow big of a job you\u2019re facing. Cleaning out your storage unit can be a\ntime-sapping task. And it\u2019s easy to get bored or fed up while doing it. So why\nnot make a day of it? Invite some friends or family members along for the ride\nand enlist them to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have more fun, you\u2019ll\nget done a whole lot quicker, and what\u2019s more, they\u2019re probably going to be far\nmore useful than you when it comes to being ruthless with the things you should\nbe throwing away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Organize One Section at a Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A storage unit is essentially\nan open canvas to toss your stuff in, but effective management and grouping\nsetups can save you tons of time in locating and retrieving items when you need\nthem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve removed all of\nyour items from the unit, try to group things together so you can focus on one\narea at a time. That way, you\u2019ll be able to keep track of what\u2019s useful, will\nhave more of an idea of what you can afford to throw away, and when you come to\nputting everything back, you\u2019ll find it easier to organize. How you sort things\nis entirely up to you, but you might choose to do it in order of size,\nalphabetical order, or even by type of item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Make Three Piles: Donate, Keep, Toss <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re cleaning out your\nstorage unit, you have the perfect chance to rethink and decide if you want to\nthrow some things away to make more space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impulsively, most of us will have many things we choose to keep, thinking that they may be useful in the future. In reality, many of the items we store are never used again and simply take up valuable storage space.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this as a good opportunity to have a bit of a clear-out. With all of your items in front of you, start sorting everything into three piles. One for things you want to keep, one for things you want to throw away, and one for things you want to donate to charity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And try to be honest with\nyourself. If there\u2019s a box of clothes you haven\u2019t worn since college or a golf\nbag that hasn\u2019t seen the course in a decade, ask yourself if you need to keep\nit. You can choose to throw anything away that isn\u2019t likely to be of use to\nanyone. Or if you have something you feel someone else could benefit from, you\nmay want to donate it to charity and do your bit for a good cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to have a big\nclear-out, try the three-year rule. Take stock of all the items you have and if\nyou come across anything that you haven\u2019t used within the last three years,\ntoss or donate it to those who would use it more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Storage Unit Junk Removal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your toss pile ends up\nbeing particularly large, there may be more to throw in the trash than you can\nmanage yourself. Take one task off your hands and make it easier by calling in professional\nstorage unit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-life\/moving\/how-to-prepare-for-long-term-storage\/\">junk removal\nexperts<\/a> to get rid of stuff from your storage unit, including\nanything too big to dispose of yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than having to make\nmultiple trips to dispose of things yourself, professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com\/junk-removal\/items-we-take\/storage-unit-cleanout\/\">garbage\nremoval experts<\/a> will come in and whisk it all away in one go.\nThat\u2019s one less job for you to worry about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_1\"><strong>Need a larger unit? Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/storage-locations\/\">Storage Near You<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Tips for Cleaning Out a Storage Unit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog08_01-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20921\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Set up your storage unit for things you need, not the things you don&#8217;t. <br>Free Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/crop-man-sealing-carton-box-with-tape-4498136\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When cleaning up your unit, there are a few tips and tricks you should follow. Here are just some of our favorites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sweep First<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re leaving your storage\nunit for good, chances are the storage company will be cleaning the unit before\nthe next customer uses it, but that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t spend some time\nmaking sure everything is in good order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re just giving a\nstorage unit a bit of a spruce up but intend to keep it, you\u2019re going to want\neverything looking in top shape and ready to store your items effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start with, you\u2019re going to\nwant to get out your broom and give everything a good sweep. Whether it\u2019s dust,\ndirt from your shoes, or other debris, anything that stays in the atmosphere\ncan damage items over time. A good sweep should help get rid of most of it and\nensure your items are being stored in a clean setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mop and Wipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve swept, you may be\ntempted to call it a day with the cleaning, but there\u2019s still more you can do\nto keep everything in order. After sweeping, a good mop will leave the floor\nclean, so you can feel comfortable leaving furniture and other belongings on\nthe floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, it can be a good\nidea to wipe down the walls if possible. Any accumulated dust and other debris\ncan cause issues in the future if it settles on your stored items, so it\u2019s a\ngood idea to clean it all away every so often, leaving your stored items in far\nbetter condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Label Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Boxes are very tough to\ndifferentiate in storage, especially if you are visiting after a long period\nand have forgotten where everything was placed. So to make it easier to find\neverything and give your unit a bit more order, make sure you label everything\nas you work through your storage\nunit cleanout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, if you are putting\neverything back in, it makes it easier to categorize and easier to find\neverything in the future. And if you\u2019re closing your storage unit and taking\neverything home, it simplifies the unpacking process at the other end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re using a marker\nto write on boxes or want to do it with a bit more flair with a label maker,\nthe important thing is to make sure you\u2019ve got everything marked up and you\nknow what is in each box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stack Boxes and Tubs <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have finalized your packing and cleanup job, it\u2019s time to get\neverything you want to keep back in your storage unit. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of your\nstorage space, you\u2019re going to want to make sure everything is properly\nstacked. Try to stack boxes with others of a similar size, and make sure\nstorage boxes fit on top of each other comfortably. This way, you can save\nspace, while also ensuring that your boxes aren\u2019t going to topple over and\ncause damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re putting everything\nin, try to leave space so you can get to your boxes in the future too. And\nalways ensure you store the heaviest items at the bottom to avoid the potential\nfor mishaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not utilize professional storage\nunit services from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/\">CubeSmart<\/a>? You\u2019ll benefit from temperature-regulated\nunits in secure facilities, so you can rest assured that your valuables will be\nkept safe for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From decluttering the garage to clearing out a long-term storage unit, organizing, cleaning, and getting rid of stuff is not a job many of us look forward to. However, with the right approach and a positive mindset, cleaning out your storage unit can have many benefits. 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