Now that you have decided you are going to need a storage unit, what size do you need?
Being spacially challenged, I need lots of help here. Thinking of the basic unit sizes in terms of familiar spaces rather than square footage may help. For example, a 5 X 5 unit is 25 square feet which may not mean a lot to you but if you look at a small walk in closet which is basically the same size, might give you a better idea.
Additional size approximate equivalents are:
5 X 10 is 50 square feet – large walk in closet
10 X 10 is 100 square feet – half the size of a one car garage
10 X 20 is 200 square feet – standard one car garage.
Need more help? Go to the StoreRight Self Storage home page at www.storeright.com and clip in the “Space Estimator” tab.
Happy Earth Day everyone! Today is the day that we embrace all things natural and apologize to Mother Earth for all the assaults we have committed against her.
In that spirit, I am putting down the can of Raid and looking at more natural methods of keeping Mother Nature’s little creepy crawlies on their own side of the Earth.
Here at Store Right Self Storage we make every effort to keep the grounds and common areas pest free. Storage units are cleaned and treated when they are vacated. However, once you have rented a unit, we no longer have access to it.
There are several things you can do to help keep pests out of your unit. The key is repelling insects rather than killing them. Dead insects in a storage unit can attract other insects and critters.
First, before putting anything in your storage unit, make sure it is clean and free of any insects.
Once you have moved into your unit, we at Store Right Self Storage recommend that you not put anything with a heavy scent in your unit. Moth balls have a very heavy odor and kill rather than repel moths. Here are some less scented natural pest repellents:
Catnip is a natural repellent to cockroaches. It is non-toxic to humans and pets. Small sachets of catnip can be left in areas of cockroach activity. These are easily made by tying a small amount of catnip in pieces of cheese cloth and placing several around your unit.
Cedar chips in a cheesecloth square will repel moths. The cedar should be ‘aromatic cedar’, also referred to as juniper in some areas.
Homemade moth-repelling sachets can also be made using any of the following: bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, eucalyptus leaves, lavender, pepper corns or wormwood.
Cedar can be a great deterrent for spiders. Using cedar blocks or sachets inside your unit can make them think twice about hanging out in there!
Mint tea is another very useful and beneficial natural home remedy to drive out spiders. The smell and taste of the mint tea prevents spiders from entering the unit. Spiders have taste buds present on their legs; whenever they get close to the mint tea they dislike the taste and the smell and immediately run away. Keep mint tea bags in and around the spider prone areas and you would see that the spiders run away immediately. Moreover the smell of the fresh mint tea also refreshes the air around you.
We at Store Right Self Storage hope your experience here will be a pleasant one and you will recommend us to your friends and family.
I come from the North where we have 4 different seasons and you need a wardrobe for each. Here in Florida it’s more like 2 seasons: Great-turn-off-the-a/c-and-open-the-windows and OMG!-will-this-heat-ever-end! Jeans and tee-shirts are a year round staple. Still there are some clothing items that we don’t need taking up precious closet space all year long. A self storage unit may be the best solution.
First decide on the type of unit you will need. If you are storing any expensive or delicate items such as leather of fur, you should consider a climate controlled unit.
Next check the items that you will be storing. Make sure they are laundered or dry cleaned, free of any stains and completely dry. Stains seem to love storage and can grow and become impossible to remove later. Any moisture can cause mildew.
Now, pack your items. Jeans, sweatshirts, tee -shirts, etc can be folded and packed in plastic storage boxes. Other items such as leather jackets and furs should be hung and stored in wardrobe boxes. Do not leave clothing in the plastic bags from the dry cleaners. They can cause yellowing and trap moisture.
Mark your boxes. This is especially true if you are storing items for a family. It will save you time and headaches later if you know which boxes have your son’s size 7 slim clothes if he goes a growth spurt and now is a 12 husky!
When it comes to insect control, use items that repel rather than kill. Natural items such as cedar or lavender will repel insects. Do not use items such as moth balls. Not only do they have a strong scent, they kill moths and the dead moths can attract other insects. Here at StoreRight Self Storage, we regularly clean and treat the grounds and common areas but we do not have access to your storage unit so check your unit on a regular basis.
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