As the leading Boise storage facility in the Treasure Valley, we collected plenty of do’s and don’t over the years when it comes to best storage practices. That’s why Lockaway Storage would like to provide you with the top 5 storage mistakes to avoid when it comes to protecting and storing your belongings.

Failing to Insure Your Items

As stated in one of our previous blogs, items of particular value such as computers, televisions, antiques, etc., should be insured for your protection should something unforeseen happen. While Lockaway Storage is equipped with strong security features and real-time video surveillance, things like fires, floods or other situations can cause your belongings to become damaged. For these rare instances, it’s important to insure any expensive items.

Using Newspaper to Wrap Items

When you use newspaper to wrap items, the ink can smudge and rub off on your belongings, making them dirty or stained. If you cleaned your items before putting them into your Boise storage unit, why would you want to clean them again when they come out? It’s also possible that the ink from newspaper can damage certain items permanently. Instead, it’s important to use ink-free wrapping paper or bubble wrap to wrap your items to keep them protected while they are stored.

Storing Food

While this may seem like an obvious no-brainer, you’d be surprised what people have attempted to store over the years. Using your storage unit as an off-site pantry is never a good idea. Food and other perishables can attract unwanted pests like insects or mice. Even worse, food can go bad, making it dangerous to anyone who consumes it. Keep in mind that even canned goods can go bad due to the fluctuation of seasonal temperatures.

Not Having Enough Time Or Help

Moving and storing your items can be an extremely stressful time and it can be difficult to maintain the whole process. That’s why it’s important to make sure you have enough time and help to keep track of everything. There is nothing worse than having a moving date looming and you’re only halfway done. Rushing to pack your Boise storage unit can also leave things unorganized or cause things to become damaged. Not to mention the stress you put on your own body trying to move things on your own.

Not Labeling Boxes

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to find something in your Boise storage unit and having to go through unmarked boxes. For your own sanity and peace of mind, it’s important to label boxes of their contents. Keep a detailed list for each box and make a diagram showing where they are located inside your unit. That way, you can simply refer to these reference points when you’re looking for something in particular.

Lockaway Storage

Lockaway Storage strives to make your experience with us as stress-free as possible. Avoiding these common storage mistakes is one way that helps. If you would like more information or additional Boise storage tips, contact our on-site managers at (208) 322-4487 today. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have, as well as offer you the peace of mind, knowing your belongings will be safe during storage.