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How To Decide What Gets Stored In Your Self Storage Unit

24 September 2016 by Australian Women Online

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How To Decide What Gets Stored In Your Self Storage UnitMany businesses need to utilise storage units due to the fact that they don’t want to keep all of their items on site if they’re not being used. If a business has had to downsize, it may be left with an abundance of computers that it no longer has any use for, but that doesn’t mean they should be thrown away. In addition, most offices get revamped from time to time, and that means business owners need to figure out what to do with all their old equipment. Old desks may not be getting used, but throwing them in the trash might not be the best option.

There are many reasons why businesses might need to rent out self storage units, but once these units are rented, it can be difficult to know exactly what should be stored inside. For example, it’s no use storing something in a packed unit if it’s going to need to be used in the imminent future. Some business owners may choose to rent a small unit to save some cash on the rental fee which could result in cramped conditions, and that’s not going to make retrieving items easy.

This article will offer a few tips with regards to what items and valuables are best stored in a storage unit. The good news is, there’s no need to worry about the safety of the belongings kept inside a unit offered by the likes of Perth Metro Storage. The most reputable companies have CCTV systems as well as 24-hour security staff.

What Should Go Inside a Storage Unit?

Ideally, the items and valuables that should go into a storage unit are the ones that barely ever get used, including:

  • Trade show stands – An office has little use for exhibition stands and equipment most of the time, and that means they’ll just be clutter getting in people’s way if stored on site. Stands are best stored in a secure unit, though it’s a good idea to make sure they’re easily accessible so it won’t be too difficult to prepare for the next exhibition.
  • Old files – It might be a good idea to store old files in a storage unit, especially if they’ve now been put into the computer system. Some business owners may still wish to keep paper versions of important documents for safe keeping, but there’ll be little use for them at the office.
  • Old office equipment – Just because old computers aren’t used doesn’t mean they should be thrown away. There may be a better option than simply disposing of them in the trash that a business owner isn’t aware of just yet. If a business already has storage space, it’ll provide the perfect temporary home for old office equipment.

It’s important to order storage space efficiently to make sure valuables and items can be collected easily should they be needed in the future. However, only storing what’s necessary is a good idea for those looking to make the best use of their space.

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