Winter is a great time to think about storage and getting your home ready for the colder months. Our storage unit in Woking are here to help. 

Just like Spring, Winter is a great time for a declutter and to get your home ready for the colder seasons. Most of us have more time on our hands as Winter approaches so it is the perfect time to declutter. It is also a really good idea to put away Spring/Summer clothing so you can be ready for the colder months. There is no need to have your wardrobe cluttered with dresses, shorts and flip flops. 

When it comes to Winter storage, there are some mistakes that people make which don’t allow them to get the best out of their Winter storage. Within this article, we are going to talk you through what mistakes to avoid and how to get the best out of your storage unit in Woking. 

Winter Storage Mistakes To Avoid 

There are some easily avoidable mistakes that we all make when it comes to Winter storage. Within this article we are going to talk you through these mistakes so you can get the best out of your storage unit in Woking. 

Not Cleaning Items Before Placing Them In Winter Storage 

Before putting any item into storage, you must give it a clean. Not cleaning items can lead to mould or mildew growing on items. Before placing anything into your Winter storage make sure to give them a good clean first. And make sure they are completely dry before storing. 

Not Thinking About The Temperature And The Humidity

Temperature and humidity is really important when it comes to storage. Many items such as books, vinyl records, and electronics, need the temperature and humidity to stay at a steady level. 

Winter brings with it cold temperatures and it can often bring humidity. You can monitor the temperature and humidity of your storage area with a temperature and humidity sensor. Dehumidifiers can also help if the humidity levels are not right but it is more important that you choose the right location. 

Which brings us to our next mistake…

Choosing A Bad Location 

Where you choose to use for your Winter storage is really important. Places such as lofts and basements are notorious for having fluctuating humidity and temperatures which makes them terrible for storage. 

You want to choose a spot that is dry, clean, cool and safe. This makes our storage unit in Woking  the perfect place for your Winter storage. All of our storage unit in Woking are clean, dry and extremely safe. Each unit is fitted with an intruder alarm and fire and smoke detectors. 

Not Using Good Quality Boxes

When you pack up your items to go into storage, you must use good quality boxes. Cheap boxes may save you some money but they could easily break when you are moving items into storage so it is always better to use higher quality boxes. 

Not Checking On Items 

Once everything is in your storage, it is very easy to just forget about it until Spring/Summer comes back around. This is not a good idea. You should do regular checks on your items to make sure they are being affected by pests or by mould or mildew. 

If you have chosen to store your items in a storage unit in Woking, this should be less of a concern but it is still a good idea to do regular checks. 

Perfect Winter Storage With Storage Unit In Woking 

Winter storage is a great way to store items you don’t need in the colder months, helping you to keep your home spacious and clutter-free. 

It is important that you get your Winter storage right and don’t make the easily avoidable mistakes that are made by many of us. 

We hope you have found our advice helpful and if you would like to know more about our storage unit in Woking, please give us a call on: 01483 971 990 or click here.