Storage Tips

Whether you need a space for residential or commercial purposes, Mini U Storage wants to make the experience easier for you. Below are some tips that will save you time and prevent you from paying for more space than you need.

Residential

• When packing, especially smaller objects, try to completly fill the boxes. Use newspaper or towels to fill in any empty space. This will prevent boxes from caving in when stacked.
• Remember that items such as a refrigerator provide extra space for storing smaller objects.
• Break down any item possible, such as the legs of a table. This will allow you to store the table on end to save more space.
• Use the drawers in your furniture to store fragile or breakable items. The furniture will provide a much safer place than a box. You can transfer the clothes from the drawers into a bag or box, since they are not fragile.
• When storing wood furniture, use a platform to raise it off the floor to prevent any possible water damage. It is also a good idea to treat wood surfaces with a water sealer before storing.
• When storing delicate or expensive articles of clothing, use wardrobe boxes to protect and maintain the quality of the garment.
• Always store your matress flat on the ground and inside a protective plastic bag. This will protect it from damage and from becoming deformed.
• Be sure to drain out any gasoline or other fluids from any tools or equipment that you store. This will prevent a dangerous situation and any damage to your equipment.
• Always try to label boxes. This will allow you to easily locate a specific item, and keep you organized.
• Please do not store any hazardous materials such as paint, stains, or other chemicals.

Commercial

• When storing boxes of files, be sure to create aisles so you’re able to get around, allowing you to locate what you need quickly and easily.
• To avoid the deterioration of important or old documents and records, be sure to use a climate controlled environment. If neccessary, use a dehumidifier as well to protect your documents. Click here to see if the facility nearest you has climate controlled storage.
• When storing furniture, such as chairs, try to stack if possible. If you cannot stack the furniture, use the space underneath (of a table or chairs) to keep other items.
• To keep your important documents safe, please use a strong lock. Remember that we sell high quality disc locks at all of our locations.