- Permanent Marker or Label Maker. Do yourself a favor and tag your boxes. List the specific items on the side of the box or color coding to help you in your future quests.
- Dryer Sheets. Will keep your stored items smelling fresh, but a few dryer sheets placed in the corners of your unit will also keep insects at bay. Replace the sheets about once a month.
- Furniture Covers. Protect your mattresses, couches, and tables against dust or damage with a cover.
- Clear Plastic Bins. Try storing your things in clear plastic bins rather than cardboard boxes. They are more durable, reusable, stackable and sturdier. Don’t forget to label the bin. Here’s another pro-tip: When buying bins, get them all in the same size for easy stacking.
- Box Cutter. Always have a box cutter for those unexpected “I think I may have left my cell keys in one of those boxes” moments.
- Vacuum-Sealed Bags. If you are worried about storing clothes, bedding and other linens, vacuum-sealed bags can drastically reduce size while protecting your fabrics in an airtight seal.
- Bubble Wrap. Bubble wrap is an important item to have especially if you are storing delicate valuables. Avoid leaving gaps when stuffing the box to ensure everything stays secure and in place.
- Cardboard. Rather than throwing out old or damaged cardboard packing boxes, repurpose them for storage use. You can stick it in between photos to protect them from curling, on top of glass mirrors, or underneath heavier boxes to slide them short distances.
- Basic Cleaning Supplies. Storage units get dusty after a while, so keep some basic cleaning supplies like a broom or some paper towels for a quick cleanup when you visit stops the dust from piling up over time.
- Inventory App. Instead of racking your brain trying to remember where or if something is tucked away in your storage unit, simply consult your app.
Now all you have to do is contact Triple AAA Storage to find the perfect place to store your things and get those must-have supplies like boxes and bubble wrap.
