Tips for Storing Items in Non-Climate Controlled Storage - GLKS

Considering whether or not to get a storage container with climate control is a big decision, and can be kind of confusing to navigate. Depending on what kinds of items you’ll be storing and the length of time you’ll be storing them for, you might be torn as to whether your storage container should be climate controlled, or whether you should forgo it and just figure it out afterwards. 

If you need to store temperature sensitive items for longer periods, you should of course look into climate controlled options to keep your things safe and in their best state. However, if you’re looking for a short term citation and think that you can forgo climate control, here are some tips and precautions to take when it comes to your storage container. 

What Can I Store in Non-Climate-Controlled Storage? 

When it comes to non-climate controlled storage, you’ll need to know what you can store in them safely, and what precautions to take for more sensitive items. 

• Store Dry Items: Prior to storing your items, ensure that they’re dry and have no excess moisture after you’ve cleaned them. Make sure to go over things with an absorbent cloth or with another compress to make sure there’s nothing left over to dry before storing them. 
• Use Plastic Bins: Without a climate-controlled unit, you’re going to want to use plastic bins to protect your items as opposed to cardboard boxes. These plastic bins will take out humidity and will make sure your things stay dry, prevent mold, and protect against mildew growth. You’ll want to stay away from cardboard boxes, as they can easily let in humidity and won’t protect your items in the way that you’d like. 
• Disassemble Large Items: Make sure to disassemble any furniture when you put it into storage, and reassemble it once you take it back out. Heat and cold, or just fluctuating temperatures in a non-climate controlled environment can make your items expand or contract, and you’ll be able to save your items from getting damaged this way. 

Additionally, when you check in on your things every week, especially during humid summers, you can make sure nothing gets damp or is compromised. 

How to Keep a Storage Unit Cool

When investing in a storage unit that doesn’t have climate control, you’ll want to take a few extra precautions to keep your storage container cool and keep your temperatures in check so your things aren’t impacted by extreme temperatures. 

Doing something simple like making sure your storage container isn’t positioned in direct sunlight or in an area susceptible to a lot of different fluctuations in temperature due to weather patterns.

When it comes to investing in portable storage containers, you need to take some precautions to keep your things safe in a unit that isn’t climate controlled. For a lot of people, it can be worth using a non-climate controlled container for the difference in the renting or buying price. You’ll need to just make sure that your things are protected, airtight, and kept free of some moisture or damage because of temperature. 

The best way to ensure that you’re getting the best quality portable storage container for your needs, whether non-climate-controlled or climate controlled, is to find the right container for you through Great Lakes Kwik Space. We’ll provide you with the best storage container for the right price, and will provide you with the best customer support possible every step of the way.