Summer arrival is always lovely, particularly when we get a nice warm summer in the UK. It can be made better with some simple summer storage. Here, we will guide you through our top tips for summer storage. 

Self storage has grown in popularity over the last few years. People are using it during house moves, renovations and for their business stock and/or equipment. What many people don’t realise is that self storage can, of course, be used during these big life events but it is also great when you simply need some extra space within your home. 

A great way to use it is for seasonal storage – storing all those items that you don’t need year round or only need during a specific season. 

Within today’s article, we will be focusing on summer storage and offering you some tips and advice on how to get the most out of your summer storage and how to make sure everything is kept safe. 

5 Summer Storage Tips 

If you have never used self storage before or if you have only used it during big life events, like home renovations, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to using it for summer storage. Within this section, we will take you through our top five tips for summer storage. 

1. Do An Inventory Of Your Current Summer Items

A great place to start with summer storage is to do an inventory of all your current summer items. Knowing what you already have will help you to see what you do not need to purchase and it will help you to assess the summer items you truly want and/or need. 

2. Declutter The Summer (And Winter Items) Items You Don’t Need

This brings us nicely to our next summer storage tip. It is a really good idea when you are making the inventory of your summer items that you truly consider what you need or want as we come into the summer season. 

Are there some items of clothing that you haven’t worn in a long time?
Did you buy an inflatable pool one summer for it to only be used for a few days and then never come out of the garage again? 

You need to be fairly ruthless and answer these types of questions honestly as this will help you to gain more space in your home and you will need to store less when winter rolls back around. 

Speaking of winter, during the summer it will be your winter items that are heading into storage. It is a really good idea to go through your winter items too, asking yourself all the same questions. This will mean you need to store less in the summer months and you will only have the items you need and/or want when winter arrives.

3. Choose The Right Summer Storage 

Once you have gone through all your summer and winter items, it is time to start thinking about the items that need to go into summer storage and where you are going to store them. If you have space at home, great! But, if storing these items at home will lead to your home being cluttered, it is best to consider using a self storage unit. 

There are many self storage companies to choose from nowadays. You need to find one that is professional, with high levels of security, a variety of storage units to choose from and flexible rental contracts. These will allow you to find the right summer storage for you that always works for you and where you can have peace of mind that your belongings are safe. 

When it comes to choosing the actual storage unit you are going to rent, it is a really good idea to, if you can, bring all the items you want to store together so you can measure the pile they create. This will help you to see how large a storage unit you need. If you are still unsure, all professional self storage facilities will have teams on hand to help you find your perfect storage unit. 

4. Invest In The Right Storage Containers 

Once you have picked the right storage facility and storage unit for you and your summer storage, it is time to invest in the right storage containers and clothing bags etc. 

Depending on what you are storing, cardboard boxes or reusable plastic storage containers can be a really good idea. It is really important that you remember to label all the boxes and/or containers as it will help you to know where everything is and allow you to remove the right items as you need them. 

When it comes to clothing, it is important that you store it in a way that will make sure it is in a good condition when winter rolls back around and you need it all again. Vacuum bags can be a good idea as they will allow you to store a lot of items in a very compact way but if you have pure wool jumpers or cashmere jumpers, you will want to store these properly. 

You will want to fold them as jumpers can stretch when hung. You should place them in breathable cotton on canvas bags. These will allow air circulation, whilst protecting against pests and dust. You will want to avoid storing wool in plastic bags as these can trap moisture which could lead to mildew or mould problems.

Check out our article on storing clothes for more tips. 

5. Make Sure Everything Is Clean And Dry 

Before you place anything into summer storage, you need to make sure that it is all clean and dry. Clothes should be clean and completely dry. Boot or shoes should be cleaned and all dirt removed. Sports equipment should all be cleaned and dry. 

If you do not clean your items, pests could be drawn to the dirt and any food residue left on clothing. If items are left even slightly damp, mould and mildew can become a big problem. 

Why You Should Choose Our Storage Units For Your Summer Storage 

As we have already mentioned, self storage has grown in popularity over the last few years so there are a great deal more self storage facilities available for you to choose from. Within this section, we will talk you through why you should choose our storage units for your summer storage. 

Variety Of Storage Units Available 

Across all of our stores, we have a vast range of storage units available, with some starting at as small as 10 square feet and some going all the way up to 700+ square feet. 

Having such a large range of storage units allows us to cater to the varying needs of all of our customers. Some customers may only need to store clothes in their summer storage, other customers may have a large amount of winter sports equipment. With a variety of storage units, we will have a storage unit that is right for everyone. 

Please head to our website to find your local store to see the exact storage units sizes we have available. 

Flexible Rental Agreements

All of our storage units come with flexible rental agreements. This means that if you need to upsize, downsize or extend your stay, you are free to do so. You just need to have a chat with the team in your local store. 

You can even leave your storage unit before your rental agreement has expired. We just need you to give a short period of notice. 

When you rent your summer storage with us, it will always work for you and your storage needs. 

Safe And Secure Self Storage For Builders 

All of our storage units are fitted with high-quality security systems. Each storage unit has an alarm and smoke and fire detectors so your belongings will be protected from both theft and environmental factors. 

Along with this, there is 24/7 CCTV surveillance around all of our stores. 

Highly Rated Team Always Ready To Help 

Along with accepting deliveries, our highly rated team is always ready to help. They will help you to find your ideal storage unit and answer any questions you may have and sort out any issues that may arise. 

Along with this, they will all offer you a warm, friendly welcome every time you visit your storage unit. 

5 Summer Storage Tips 

Summer storage can really come in handy as it will give you more space in your home and it will also help you to declutter your items so you only have the items you truly want or need. 

We hope you have found our tips helpful. If you would like to know more about our self storage, please click here to find your nearest store.