When renting a storage unit, it’s easy to get carried away with all that space! Before you know it, what was once in perfect order is unevenly stacked like ‘lifesize Jenga’. At Store That, self storage in E14, we thought we’d share our top tips to keep your unit organised all year round. 

Easy Access

If you’re thinking your unit looks a little full, it’s time for a reshuffle. It’s better to do it now than leaving it to build up even more. Take a look at what you’ve got in there and make a pile of things you can definitely get rid of. Once some space has been created, you can then begin to pull the items you’ll use most to the front of the unit. This way they’re easy to access, saving time and effort in the long term.

Labelling

At Store That, self storage in E14, we love a label! It’s our top tip for keeping things organised. If stacking, label each box clearly on the side. If not, you can label the tops of the boxes. You can categorize in many different ways. Most people tend to write the category on the side i.e. ‘garden tools’, but you can also label with box numbers, the exact contents of the box and the rooms they came from.

Having a contents list somewhere safe is a great idea for organisation. Write or type down what boxes are holding which items, and you’ll never have to worry! Having a master list becomes extremely handy when you need to locate a specific item, especially if your unit is jam packed. If you have to add any new belongings to your self storage in E14, make sure you update your contents list and box labels.

One Size Boxes

Although not always possible, where you can, use the same size boxes to store your things in. This will make it a lot easier to stack and open up accessibility. If you need to use larger boxes, put them at the bottom of the pile with the heavier things you’re not going to use as much.

Cleaning

Although it may seem a menial task, be sure to give your unit a sweep and wipe over whenever you’re in there. Spending 5 minutes of each visit giving things a once over will save you hours of deep cleaning and organisation in the long run.

Self Storage In E14

At Store That, if you currently hold an account with us, you can buy additional packaging to help organise your storage unit. We offer a wide range of secure, self storage from drive-up units to sea containers covering 20-155sqft in size. Located in East London, right by Canary Wharf, we can accommodate all your storage needs.

If you’d like to know more about the services we offer, contact us today, or call us on 0207 5151 300. We look forward to hearing from you!