Organizing your storage container doesn’t have to be a nightmare. All you need to do is take some time to research and apply the tips we are about to share with you. If organizing skills are not your strong side you can download some of the packing/moving apps to help you out. Most of them are free so this can be a great start.
Packing for storage
Packing correctly can be a key to organizing your storage container as well as some thinking ahead. The better you pack the easier it will be later on. If you have a lot of clothes vacuum bags will save you a lot of space and they will keep your clothes safe and even fresh if you put lavender sachet inside. Also when packing for storage you should try and sort everything by room and size. Here is a pretty useful tip – label all boxes and when putting them inside the storage unit make sure that those labeling can be seen. Plastic bins are also very useful and can be practical for organizing storage containers. If you have problems with packing, hiring local movers can be a solution.
Finding a system
This is very important. There are many things you can do to organize your storage container but you need to find one way that will work best for you. Keeping a list of everything that is stored there is also a very smart thing to do but so is deciding what to pack first. Some people like to put everything in boxes and sort boxes by size and how many fragile items they contain. Some prefer plastic bins and others will have only furniture inside so they won’t need moving boxes at all. That’s why you need to think about the items you are storing in order to find a good way.
Adding some shelves is a great solution for organizing your storage container
Adding some shelves will make your space inside the storage container easier to use and more organized. If you cant install shelves you can buy some other solutions. The only important thing is that you have multiple floors for putting your boxes and other stuff. Check out IKEA, they have some affordable solutions.
Ask movers for advice
In fact, movers will be able to give you the best advice when it comes to organizing your storage container. They are the most experienced in the field so don’t be afraid to ask for help. Surely they will be glad to help you out. Good luck and start packing as soon as possible.