Decluttering Tips: How a Storage Unit Can Help

Is your home or office in serious need of decluttering, reorganizing, and cleaning?

Having a home that’s completely free of clutter is almost inevitable, especially around the holiday season or when you’re moving into a new home.

Moving presents you with the perfect opportunity to get rid of any belongings you no longer use or have no space for in your new home, providing you with a clean, fresh start. 

Tip #1: Create An Inventory List

When packing for your move, create an inventory list of all of the items you have.

To stay organized, make sure that you divide it into three categories: belongings you’re taking to your new home, things to put in storage, and things to donate, sell or throw away. 

Whether you have excess furniture with nowhere to put them or an abundance of appliances you’re not using, we recommend storing these large unused items in a self-storage unit.

This will help keep the clutter at your home to a minimum until you make a final decision of where it will go. 

Tip #2: Divide & Conquer 

The biggest mistake you can make when decluttering your home is organizing and cleaning all rooms at the same time. 

Not only will you make a bigger mess that will take longer to clean, but items can get displaced and lost. Not to mention the loss of motivation when you see all of your belongings occupying every surface of your house. 

The best way to go about decluttering your home is to do one room at a time. When you see the success you’ve achieved in one room, you’ll become encouraged and motivated to continue. 

Tip #3: Set A Timer

It can be easy to put off decluttering your home, as it seems like such a huge undertaking.

It’s important to remind yourself that this is not a one-day task and that it’s better to do it slowly over time to ensure the best results. By decluttering a little day by day, you’ll see progress without tiring yourself out and getting overexerted. 

Setting a timer for 30 minutes or an hour can be incredibly helpful since it’ll remind you to take breaks. The timer will also help you stay on task and focus while avoiding any potential distractions. 

Incorporate a set time in your schedule to decluttering each day, but be sure to stick to the amount of time you’ve allocated yourself as to not get worn out. 

Tip #4: Choose The Right Size Storage Unit 

Renting a storage unit can greatly help declutter your home and make the space look neat and organized. 

But the question is, “How big of a storage unit do I need?” There is a wide variety of storage unit sizes, some being as small as a regular closet and others being large enough to fit a recreational vehicle. 

If you’re planning to store only a few boxes, sporting goods, or small furniture then a 280 cubic feet storage unit is the perfect size unit for you. Things like skis, snowboards, a desk, and chairs can easily fit in the closet-like space. 

Larger pieces of furniture such as mattresses, beds, and dressers, as well as barbequing equipment and outdoor furniture, require a storage unit with a minimum of 400 cubic feet. 

The most commonly used storage units while moving are medium-sized units, which are as large as half a garage. With an average of 1000 cubic feet, extra furniture, large tools and equipment, and home appliances can be easily stored and with space to store.

Although this type of storage unit is ideal during a move, it can also be used long-term to keep any clutter away from your new home. 

Declutter Your Home With Extra Storage Space 

Has the flow of your home been interrupted with all the unnecessary belongings you have lying around?

No matter if your storage needs are short or long-term, Acceptable Storage has the extra storage solution you’ve been looking for. With our state-of-the-art security system and climate-controlled units, you can rest assured that all your belongings are safe and sound. 

Reach out to us to learn more about our wide variety of self-storage units and to get a free, no-obligation quote today.